Spain

Headed to Spain? Check out the advice, stories and tips I can offer after my October 2011 trip there, which saw me visit the cities of Barcelona, Granada and Madrid.

Madrid’s Incredible Parque del Buen Retiro

Rose Garden in Parque del Retiro in Madrid, Spain

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Whatever your usual opinion on city parks, make sure to visit Parque del Buen Retiro next time you’re in Madrid — I promise you’ll be thrilled you did.

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Spain Travel Photos: Moorish Contrast

Sant Ramon in Mont-roi del Camp

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Landing in manicured, modern Spain after more than a month in chaotic, dusty Morocco made me feel like I’d arrived on a different planet.

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City Wars: Barcelona vs. Madrid

Joan Miró exhibition at the Museum of the History of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain

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Which of these two fantastic cities you end up preferring depends more on your own tastes and preferences than on Barcelona or Madrid itself, but both have a treasure trove of awesomeness to offer potential visitors.

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Is Spain a Budget Destination?

Street art in the Lavapies District, Madrid, Spain

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As my Zürich-bound plane took off from Madrid’s Barajas Airport, I had reached a surprising conclusion: Spain is quite cheap — as European destinations go, anyway.

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