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Everything You Want to Know About the Pamplona Bull Run…

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Pamplona Bull Run

There’s only one requirement…

Must be slightly insane.

Every year, hundreds of people participate in the Pamplona bull run where they sprint through a maze of cobblestone streets to escape chasing bulls.

But first let’s tackle a few questions:

  • Is it dangerous?  Yes.
  • Do people get hurt? Yes.
  • Can women participate? Hell yes! And they have…

Fellow travel blogger – Oneika the Traveller and her three girlfriends – tested their insanity and ran with the bulls last year.

Get her insider tips and secrets on how to survive the world’s most famous bull run and how you can join the fun too…

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A Personal Pilgrimage Walking the Camino de Santiago

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The Camino de Santiago

How many steps does it take to complete a pilgrimage?

On the Camino de Santiago it takes 2,640,000 feet (500 miles) or simply put…

One step at a time.

And for Sheryl Collmer, those steps were the happiest of her life.

Sheryl shares her insider experience and personal journey walking the Camino de Santiago in this exclusive interview…

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Madrid’s Best Kept Secrets Every Woman Should Know…

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Madrid Skyline

My name is Brandy Bell and my city is Madrid, Spain.

I have lived in Madrid for three years, after falling in love with the city at the end of my round the world trip.

My city is best described by these five words: sleepless, artistic, (relatively) inexpensive, diverse, and socially active.

The most famous thing about my city is The Prado Museum: with over 8,000 pieces of art ranging from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Most prominent works of art include Goya, El Greco, and Velazquez.

The best way to explore my city is on foot, strolling along the smaller streets and following the sounds of the packed sidewalk cafes you are sure to have the most fun.

When my girlfriends come for a visit, I always take them to El Tigre first, because the drinks are strong, the tapas are free and the men are gorgeous. El Tigre is a fairly well known and frequented tapas bar in the Chueca area (Metro Chueca), famous for their heaping plates and overflowing crowds, make sure to get there early if you want space.

The best place to take a guy on a date is a Real Madrid / Atletico Madrid “soccer” (we call it football!) match. The animation and excitement of the crowd can only be found in Spanish fans, and people come from all over the country to watch the world champions at play.

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Epic Nightlife; Ibiza, Spain

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Ibiza, Spain

Google “Party Capital Of The World” and Ibiza fills the screen.

Experience it for yourself and you’ll have no doubt that Ibiza is the place to go for epic nights that you will never remember.

With some of the biggest clubs rocking the world’s best DJ’s, this little Spanish island lures millions of revelers each summer looking to let it all hang out.

“Gomorrah of the Med”

Ibiza has celebratory roots. More than 2,500 years ago the Phoenicians called this island Ibossim, which is a dedication to Bes, the god of music and dance.

While the island has a rich historical past with ancient ruins to prove it, today it has become the most visited island in the Balearics, owing to its unrivaled nightlife.

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How Spain Can Make You A Better Flamenco Dancer

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Flamenco Dancers

It’s captivating.

The guitar strumming, singing and hand clapping form a hypnotic trio, creating an urge to move the body in a seductive trance.

And that’s not all…

Each year, thousands travel to Seville, Spain to witness the beauty and learn from the world’s best flamenco dancers.

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Barcelona Architecture Tours…

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Barcelona, Spain

Have you ever marveled at a city’s architecture and wondered ‘How do they come up with this stuff?’

If not, then you have never stepped foot in Barcelona.

Not only is it the architecture capital of Spain, but it’s arguably the crown jewel in a world full of architectural wonders.

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Carnival of Santa Cruz; Tenerife, Spain

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Carnival of Santa Cruz; Tenerife, Spain

Looking for a sexy Spanish get-a-way?

Tenerife has long been a favorite holiday destination for it’s lure of the yearlong warm weather, stunning black sand beaches, amazing outdoor activities, and the world famous party of the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

While Tenerife is a fantastic place to visit for a bit of sun and relaxation during the summer, the real action takes place in February for the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

The widely popular carnival attracts visitors from all over the world looking to party and enjoy the week long celebrations.  It’s so extravagant that it ranks as the second most popular carnival in the world, just after the Carnival in Rio de Janerio, Brazil.

Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one of the oldest traditions on the island.  In the early 1900s, when Spain was under dictator rule, the local citizens were forced to change the name of the carnival to The Winter Holiday to skirt the restrictions imposed by the various rulers.

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How to Walk the Camino de Santiago (Without Falling Down)…

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Camino de Santiago, Spain

Imagine your feet are tired, you have been walking all day. You stop to take a well needed swig from your canteen and look over your shoulder to survey the ground you just covered. Right then it hits you. Holy s***, I just conquered the Pyrenees!

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Kite Surfing Mecca; Tarifa, Spain

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Tarifa, Spain

It’s like wakeboarding, but instead of being pulled behind a boat, you are strapped to a harness and in control of a parachute.

Once you catch wind, the chute yanks you across the water at thrilling rates of speed.

The best part however is getting big air, sometimes 30 feet high and lasting ten seconds.

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Grand Golf Holidays; Gran Canaria, Spain

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Gran Canaria, Spain

Golf is a frustrating game.

No other sport can unravel a person so quickly.

One slight kink in the swing and your ball is in the water, stuck in sand, or lost in the woods.

Maybe this is why golf courses are located in the perfect settings, perfectly landscaped and full of peaceful green grass. It has a calming effect.

Gran Canaria is no exception. When you come here to play, you can’t have a bad day.Continue

Bullfighting – A Dance With Death; Ronda, Spain

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Ronda, Spain

It’s a beautiful dance…

… but unlike most dances, death lurks around every corner. Throughout Spain fearless matadors enter bullrings – armed with only their sharp estoques – to battle 1,000 lb. (454kg) bulls in front of thousands of cheering fans.

As any Spaniard will tell you: bullfighting is not a sport… it’s an art.

A Spectacle For The Aristocratic Class

Bullfighting can trace its origins back more than 1300 years when King Alfonso, the seventh of his name, hosted the first event at his crowning. Yet at this time the matadors were still on horseback. It would be another 1000 years before men stood in front of a raging bull on foot and goaded him to charge.

From there it took on new life and quickly became the National Sport of Spain.

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The Walk-Able Metropolis; Madrid, Spain

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Madrid, Spain

Have a few days to kill and wondering where to spend those few bucks you saved for a rainy day? Few great cities in Europe can cater to every traveler’s whim, without having to pay through the nose for it. Continue