Sagrada Familia - Barcelona

Spain!

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June 30th 2015
Spain definitely surpassed all my expectations. Every city I visited (Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Toledo, and Madrid) was beautiful. The architecture was grand, the streets were tidy, the people were joyful, and the FOOD was delicious! Seville was my favourite. That may have had something to do with having Scott, Anne, and Lauren there, but I did like the city regardless. It was vibrant day ... read more

Europe » Spain

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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