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Madness in Madrid

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May 27th 2013
There's nothing better than going on holiday with someone who either lives there or knows the city like the back of their hand. I was meeting my friend who was studying at Madrid's university for six months; having been there for quite a few months, he not only knew where to go, but he knew the student places- a.k.a- cheap to eat, drink and visit. The house I stayed in was in the heart ... read more

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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