Toledo is a charming little city an hour and a half by bus from Madrid, and a worthy day trip if you ever find yourself in the capital. Here’s a sample itinerary for your own Toledo day trip!
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“Why would you come to Spain when you can't even speak our language?” asked my 11-year old student, in straight, aggressive español.
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Thanks to our dedication, hardwork, and sheer dumb luck, we found exactly what we were looking for: a 2-bedroom in the heart of Madrid.
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I am on the second leg of my 26-hour trip from Manila to Madrid, and in about 9 hours, I officially begin my 9-month adventure in Europe.
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Here are 24 affirmations — 24 things you’ve taken for granted, but should always remember — for 24 years.
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The island girl in me was just dying to escape. And escape she did, at least for the next five days.
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I will be unemployed for roughly 3 months before my next salary, and while that's a frightening thought for this control freak, I'm just holding on to the promise of creative independence.
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Everyone has their own reason for going (or not going) on hikes. Here are some of mine, based on experience.
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It wasn’t easy, transitioning from ‘a lazy slob who wouldn’t even walk to the store at the end of the street’ to someone who hiked consistently.
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I first heard of Christian when we were at the Pasay bus terminal, waiting for one more traveler to join us. "There's this guy from Canada, but we can't contact him," our tour organizer said.
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First up on my long list of travel favorites is Sam Heappey, a British traveler I met while I was in Siargao.
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We were sleepless in Seattle. Literally.
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