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Barcelona!

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September 15th 2010
Barcelona! So far, its been my favorite stop on the trip. Not neccesarily for the sights, the food, the drinks or anything like that. It was the people that made this trip stand out above the rest. We stayed at the HelloBCN hostel, which had all the accomadation we needed including a bar in the lobby. This became one of the best places to meet the people who would become our best friends over ... 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