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Salmorejo Cordobés

Salmorejo, a typical dish from the city of Córdoba, is a tomato and bread based purée that can actually knock your socks off. Just kidding, but, it’s that darn good! I first tried it last year, when Tim and I visited Córdoba for my pre-birthday weekend festivities. I might be obsessed with…

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¡Olé! Hercules and Tapas in Sevilla, Spain

Seville, Spain, known in Spanish as Sevilla, is the capital and largest city of the southern region called Andalusia (Andalucía in Spanish). This upcoming September, I’ll be living only a two-hour drive from this beautiful place, and can’t wait to explore it on my own! The legend of Sevilla is…

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The Underdog Tourist City: Barcelona, Spain

When you think of a European getaway, or a backpacking trip through Europe, what countries and cities do you think of? Most people who I’ve asked this question, being it friends or family, have always listed England, France, Germany, or Italy; and that makes me a little upset. I may…

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Marbella la Maraviosa — Luxury at its Finest

luxury |ˈləkSH(ə)rē, ˈləgZH(ə)-| noun (pl. luxuries) the state of great comfort and extravagant living: he lived a life of luxury. If there is one place that I dream of visiting in Spain, it would have to be Marbella. Marbella is one of the prettiest and most luxurious cities of “Costa del Sol”….

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Snapshots: Córdoba, Spain

Just an update about where I am at the moment. My roommate, Tim, and I are in the southern region of Spain, called Andalucía. Specifically, we’re in Córdoba, located about 3.5hrs south of our little pueblo. The city is beautiful, vibrant, and full of life and energy! It’s definitely been…

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