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Gran Vía — Madrid’s most iconic street

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Join me for a rainy day stroll along what is probably Madrid’s most iconic street. We start off at the bottom end of Gran Vía where it joins Calle Alcalá and follow its 1.3 kilometres all the way to Plaza de España. Forget chain stores, hotels, and touristy restaurants! Along the way we’ll take in … Continue reading Gran Vía — Madrid’s most iconic street →

The golden city of Salamanca — Spain’s grandest plaza, an ancient university, and a frog

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Join me for all the sights and sounds on a visit to the university city of Salamanca during Spain’s ‘Semana Santa’. I take in what is possibly Spain’s most impressive Plaza Mayor, explore the city’s ancient university — including a frog hunt — dodge religious processions, and gaze in wonder at one of the city’s … Continue reading The golden city of Salamanca — Spain’s grandest plaza, an ancient university, and a frog →