Dorky Traveler

Grand Finale=Barcelona!!

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July 21st 2009
It is crazy to think, my last weekend excursion of my summer is wrapped up and done. All that is left is 3 measly finals and a paper! A grand finale it was. The girls and I headed to Barcelona for our final getaway. I thought it was impossible to beat all the awesome cities I have traveled to these last 2 months, but honestly and truly; Barcelona is at the tip top of my list of favorite places! ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

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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