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Take it from us, this impressive, progressive country's miles beyond iconic but stereotypical bullfights, flamenco, and mass beach tourism, with historic sights reaching back to the era of ancient Greece, wine regions, skiing, some of Europe's most cutting-edge culture; and a gorgeous tapestry of different cultures and languages. ¡Viva España!

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Our recent weekend in Ceuta, the Spanish city in North Africa

Our recent weekend in Ceuta, the Spanish city in North Africa Posted by David Paul Appell on August 12, 2026 at 10:09am Photos by David Paul Appell unless otherwise noted Both my husband and I have always had something of a fascination for oddities of geography, and so Spain´s two cities of Ceuta and Melilla, on the coast of North Africa, had been forever on my bucket list. Since moving to Spain, we ticked Melilla off that list three years ago, and this past spring we finally made…

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Andalusia´s Doñana National Park is one of "7 of the World´s Top Birdwatching Meccas"

Tyros.andi Animalia In the province of Huelva at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River, Doñana is Europe´s most important wetland migration hub—so much so in fact that it´s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park covers about 210 square miles and supports 360 to 400 species, including Spanish imperial eagle (above left) and huge migratory flocks; in spring and fall they are truly sights to behold. Seville Airport is the gateway, followed by a drive of an hour to an hour and a half.read post

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The common rosemary street scam in Spain

This is a story inspired by a particular type of travel scam, but because it´s one associated with a particular ethnic group, let me start with some background and context. The Romani people, known in Spain as Gitanos (gypsies) and Calé, are one of the country’s oldest and most distinctive minority communities. Although many people think of them simply as another kind of Europeans, most experts agree that the Romani originally came from northwestern India – probably in areas corresponding to…

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La Tomatina - Spain´s juiciest festival!

flydime Ever dreamt of being part of a crazy food fight with thousands of people throwing ripe tomatoes at each other — all in good fun? Welcome to La Tomatina, Spain’s most iconic and colorful street festival, where getting messy is the whole point! Every year on the last Wednesday of August, the small Valencian town of Buñol — a half-hour drive or 50-minute train ride from Valencia city — transforms into a red sea of joy, laughter, and tomato pulp. People from all over the world gather here…

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David Paul Appell August 18, 2011 at 11:54pm

Can anyone help a Tripatini member with a question about hiking in the Alpujarras and/or the Pyrenees? If so, please reply by clicking on this link, gracias!!
Richard Parrott August 13, 2011 at 12:38am

I'm heading for Spain for two weeks in September.
David Paul Appell May 2, 2011 at 10:32pm

Which are your favorite sites/sights in Spain? Here's one member's take, new on our blog.
David Paul Appell April 29, 2011 at 8:24pm

A Tripatini member has a question about honeymooning in Spain. Please click here if you can help. Gracias!
Portugal Dream Coast April 28, 2011 at 6:46pm

The “Navy Day” will be celebrated in the city of Setúbal, with several activities between 14th and 22nd May, celebrating the arrival of the Vasco da Gama Armada to Celecute. Church event of suffrage of the Military, military ceremony, skills demonstration at Sado River and Marine Parade. An amazing week in Setúbal.
David Paul Appell April 22, 2011 at 5:16pm

A Tripatini member has a question about Palma de Mallorca. Please click here to help. Thanks!

Palma de Mallorca luxury hotel needed

I am in need of 4 or 5 Star Hotels in Palma, on the Beach . for July 2011. Any recommendations to offer please?
David Paul Appell April 14, 2011 at 12:16am

New in the Tripatini blog: an island-by-island primer to the Canary Islands.
Jane Gregg March 9, 2011 at 6:18am

Tiffany,

Lovely articles, and pictures. Such fantastic eating in the Basque Country!
Tiffany Karabaich March 9, 2011 at 5:32am

To All,

I have completed my San Sebastian article with links to restaurants and an explanation of Jai-alai. Please check it out at www.thegoodtravellife.com.
Cessy Meacham February 27, 2011 at 5:36am

Can anyone give a review of the Hotel en Madrid: High Tech Petit Palace Ducal and Malaga: Tryp Guadalmar.

I need to pay a package tomorrow and Trip advisors is not giving my clients confindence. I personally dont trust trip advisors , but havent been in Spain in a million years.

thanks