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Spain

I first arrived in Spain to do a most excellent volunteer experience that I highly recommend called Vaughan Town. I later stayed with some people I met through that volunteering for a couple of weeks.
The next time I visited Spain was part of the Ultimate Train Challenge, when I stayed with friends in Granada and nursed the plague in Barcelona.
My third visit saw me visiting with good friends in the south of Spain.

7 Countries and 34,000 Miles: 2014 Travel Summary

Last Updated: October 19, 2020

In 2014 I traveled through/lived in 7 countries, and traversed over 34,000 miles. Here’s a summary of what I did, and where.

Filed Under: Canada, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Italy, Life as a full-time traveler, Panama, Peru, Spain, travel planning, USA

Costa del Sol Spain (For Better or Worse), in Pictures

Last Updated: July 16, 2020

Costa del Sol, Spain

Imagine my surprise when I arrived in Costa del Sol in Spain, and had trouble reconciling this place as even being Spain. Let me explain…in pictures.

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Gibraltar: Life on the Rock

Last Updated: November 13, 2020

Gibraltar is a territory that feels like an island nation, influenced by many cultures and languages. Oh yeah, and it’s a massive tax-free shopping centre.

Filed Under: Gibraltar, Great Britain, Spain

Staying off the Tourist Trail (or Not) in Barcelona

Last Updated: June 20, 2020

Barcelona

I try to discover the “real” Barcelona, devoid of tourists and tourist traps.It’s a naive mission that proves harder than it looks, but reveals some interesting insights.

Filed Under: Spain, Ultimate Train Challenge

Tapas, Mountains, Flamenco, and Siestas: This is Granada!

Last Updated: June 20, 2020

Granada

Tapas, Mountains, Flamenco, and Siestas. It’s a tough life in Granada!

Filed Under: Spain, Ultimate Train Challenge

Thoughts on (and many pictures of) Spain

Last Updated: August 6, 2020

eating cochinilla

I have fallen – head over heels – in love with Spain. My three weeks spent there flew by, and I know I will return to this country. In fact, I’m on a mission to return to Spain as soon as I can, and to stay as long as I can. Something about Spain has […]

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Volunteering at Vaughan Town in Spain: A Cultural Experience

Last Updated: July 16, 2020

my digs in Valdelavilla

2018 Update with gigs across Europe! With programs like Vaughan town you volunteer for free accommodation; it’s one of the most fulfilling cultural experiences I’ve had. Read on for the full scoop!

Filed Under: Spain

Encountering Toro Bravo: A Random Experience in Spain

Last Updated: July 16, 2020

Toro Bravo in Spain

His name was Toro Bravo, and although I’m not sure exactly what he said, very little was lost in translation. This post was originally published in 2010. It has since been updated for accuracy of links and content. As I walked through the narrow cobblestone streets of Alcala (a town 50km outside of Madrid, where […]

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