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Seville

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April 28th 2009
I catch the train down to Seville and arrive in the afternoon. From the train station, I catch the bus to the hostel. The entrance to the hostel (Oasis Backpackers Hostel) is actually hidden in an alley. I spend a good half hour looking for the hostel. It would be nice if there was a big sign saying, "The Hostel is Here" with a big arrow pointing at it. T ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Seville

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more