12 Hour Stopover Itinerary in Barcelona For First Timers
12-Hours in Barcelona is not long but this well planned itinerary will give you a good glimpse of one of Spain’s vibrant cities.
12 Hour Stopover Itinerary in Barcelona For First Timers
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Progressive Traveller Goes To Madrid
Progressive Traveller Goes To Madrid
Things To Do and See in Madrid Three nights in Madrid, Spain's central capital, is not enough time to pack in all the sights and excitement that this city has to offer. It is one of those places where it’s easy to explore and feel part of. Madrid is very much a...
The Progressive Traveller Goes To Seville
The Progressive Traveller Goes To Seville
Wow is the first thing that comes into my mind when I think about my week in Seville. Like my husband Paul says, ‘Seville almost rivals Florence’ and that’s saying something! What I loved about Seville was its feeling of openness. It is a walkable, friendly and...
The Progressive Traveller Goes To Cordoba
The Progressive Traveller Goes To Cordoba
Fast train to Cordoba. Cordoba is 45 minutes by Fast Renfe Train from Seville and costs 50€ per person return. It’s a good idea to pre-purchase fast train tickets in Europe as they often sell out. Cordoba was built on the largest river (Ria Guadalquivir) in...
The Progressive Traveller Goes To The Alhambra
The Progressive Traveller Goes To The Alhambra
Seville was the perfect location to set up a week-long base for exploring Seville and tripping to other destinations nearby without the hassle of dragging heavy suitcases. Unfortunately, Granada is too far for a day trip therefore, we rented an apartment at the...
The Progressive Traveller Goes To Cadiz
The Progressive Traveller Goes To Cadiz
The History of Cadiz Cadiz city stands on a peninsula that juts out in a bay and is almost surrounded by water. Originally, Cadiz was a trading post founded by the Phoenicians around 1,100 BC which possibly makes it the oldest city in Europe. Cadiz has had an...
The Progressive Traveller Goes To Cordoba
The Progressive Traveller Goes To Cordoba
Cordoba is 45 minutes by Fast Renfe Train from Seville and costs 50€ per person return. It’s a good idea to pre-purchase fast train tickets in Europe as they often sell out. The History Of The Mosquita Cathedral
The Progressive Traveller Goes To Toledo
The Progressive Traveller Goes To Toledo
Toledo Train Station Toledo is only 30 minutes by train from Madrid and the old town is within walking distance of the beautiful Toledo train station with its impressive clock tower. The approaching view from the railway station is breathtakingly spectacular and...
The Progressive Traveller Walks The Camino
The Progressive Traveller Walks The Camino
The Portuguese WayWalking part of the Camino has been on my travel list for over 10 years. In early 2017, my husband Paul and I decided it was time to tick the ‘Portuguese Way’ off the bucket list. From the very beginning, we had no desire to carry everything on...
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