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Granada – The Rest of the Alhambra

Post author:mpowell
Post published:February 9, 2010
Post category:Photography / Travel
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Granada's famous Alhambra complex is more than just the incredible Nazrid Palaces. Here's a quick overview (and a lot of pictures) of the other highlights. The Generalife Palace and Gardens…

Day Trip to Xàtiva

Post author:mpowell
Post published:January 7, 2010
Post category:Day Trips / Photography
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Earlier this week, we wrote about the history of Xàtiva -- a wonderful little city an hour south of Valencia. Easy to reach by train, Xàtiva makes a great day…

Day Trip to Peñíscola

Post author:mpowell
Post published:December 1, 2009
Post category:Day Trips / Photography / Things to Do
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A generation of movie goers can be forgiven for thinking that Valencia occupies a peninsular hill, protected by massive walls and a looming castle. The 1961 epic El Cid starred…