Rio Barbaña Walking Trail

Ourense, Life Generally

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February 3rd 2016
It’s been a while since I’ve posted something. I’ve gone on a few trips (which just might be posted about soon), but a lot of my life has been more just hanging around Ourense. So, I wanted to write about this 8-month home I’ve got. I’ve spent the vast majority of my time in Galicia, so it’s difficult for me to compare this area to the rest of Spain, but one of the things I love is ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Ourense

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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