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Monday, April 27, 2026

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

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Proudly rising along the Tagus River in Belém, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries) looks like a giant stone ship re...
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Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Roofless Nave

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During our whirlwind tour of Lisbon, we only had a few minutes to see the Convento do Carmo from the outside, but even that glimpse was unfo...
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Friday, April 17, 2026

La Giralda

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Seville’s iconic Giralda Tower is more than just a stunning landmark—it’s a living testament to the city’s layered history. Originally built...
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Monday, April 13, 2026

The Statue That Wasn’t

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At first glance, we thought it was just another statue in the square. We walked past it without giving it much thought. It was only when we ...
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Devil's Last Stone

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Rising dramatically above the streets of Segovia, the ancient Roman aqueduct is one of Spain’s most iconic landmarks. Its perfectly aligned ...
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Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Magpie Room

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Most visitors to Sintra rush straight to the colorful hilltop palaces — especially Pena Palace — but right in the historic center stands ano...
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Thursday, March 26, 2026

The Narrowest Building In Madrid

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Our guide pointed out the building with the word CODO as one of the narrowest buildings in Madrid. Casa de Calderón de la Barca, located at ...
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Friday, March 20, 2026

Ten Mornings of Churros: A Sweet Spanish Ritual

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There’s something irresistibly charming about starting the day in Spain with a plate of freshly fried churros. Throughout our ten days, wher...
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Friday, March 13, 2026

The Hidden Tiles of Toledo’s Jewish Quarter

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I wandered through the winding lanes of Toledo’s Jewish Quarter without expecting anything in particular. Then I noticed something small und...
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