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Travel writer Dave Seminara joins Rick to describe the one-of-a-kind culture found among the Basque people of Spain and France. He writes about his overseas escapades and observations in his book "Bed, Breakfast and Drunken Threats."
Stroll the Ramblas boulevard and into the historic Barri Gòtic neighborhood. It’s a world of tangled lanes, boutiques, the majestic cathedral, a Roman temple, and — everywhere — reminders of the proud Catalunyan spirit. Don't forget to download
We’ll walk from Madrid’s modern center, Plaza del Sol, to the Royal Palace and back. Along the way we’ll ogle stuffed bulls’ heads, buy cookies from nuns, and sample chocolate and churros. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at http:
Print out this handy companion map and bring it along as you follow the tour. Each stop along the tour is marked on the map. To view and print this PDF map, you'll need Acrobat Reader.
Print out this handy companion map and bring it along as you follow the tour. Each stop along the tour is marked on the map. To view and print this PDF map, you'll need Acrobat Reader.
There are hundreds of national and regional saints in Spain, and many of them have festivals that bring their communities out to celebrate. Tour guides from Spain explain the importance of local saints to their national identity.
Tour guide Concepción Delgado from Sevilla explains how the annual April Fair animates her city and anchors a season of outdoor festivals in southern Spain.
Andalucía is the Spanish region where travelers find many of the things that set Spain apart from other countries. Tour guide Concepción Delgado explains the culture of this stylish area in the south of Spain.
Spanish tour guides recommend memorable side trips from Spain’s modern capital, Madrid. Highlights include Toledo, El Escorial, Salamanca, Segovia, and Ávila.
Guides from Spain introduce us to the underrated pleasures of their favorite Spanish wines, and offer advice on how to pair these high-quality, low-priced vintages with Spanish cuisine.
Madrid-based tour guides Federico Garcia Barroso and Javier Menor explain how the southern region of Andalucía is home to many of the time-honored traditions of Spain.