Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

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July 17th 2006
(august 7th to the 8th 2005) the train ride to barcelona was nice and quiet. had a little nap, and saw some of the mediterranean sea as we made our way. get into town at around 830 at night and we dont know where to go. our travel guide says that most hostels will be booked by noon in barcelona, so if you want one, get it before then--and there is a little surprise that we don't know about. w ... 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