Author Archives: Collin

Madrid was a vibrant, exciting city to visit. If ever it had a reputation of being dull or stodgy, it is anything but now. Continue reading →

Toledo was the easiest place we have ever visited to get lost in. Not even Venice compares. Continue reading →

Where other cathedrals were about worship and sacrifice, this one was all about getting eaten by monsters, mutilated by mutants and having things done to you with knives by women who were either saints, doctors, or evil incarnate. Continue reading →

Salamanca was a friendly city but not quite what we expected. Continue reading →

I think Segovia was probably my favourite place in Spain. The medieval town, the alcazar, the aqueduct and the cathedral were each fascinating and within easy walking distance. Continue reading →

Was Segovia’s castle the inspiration for Walt Disney’s? According to some, it was indeed. Continue reading →

If you think you’ve ever been to a big cathedral, visit some of Spain’s. The one in Segovia was as big as a couple of city blocks and contained a lot of artwork and detail that depicted life in the 12th-17th centuries: that alone made it worth a lengthy visit.
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Despite all the reports of pickpockets and muggers, we encountered no signs of violence nor the slightest hint of trouble during our visit to the city. And what a city it is! Continue reading →

If we needed one reason to visit Barcelona, the architecture of Antoni Gaudi was more than enough. Photo galleries of La Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera and the fantastical Park Guell. Continue reading →

Munich was a one-day stopover on our way to Spain in November, 2012. We had never been there before and it seemed to be a great opportunity to see the city. Continue reading →