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Spain

What Does the Greek Crisi$ Mean to You?

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Travel has made me more aware of international news and events. Every place I go is now a reference point for articles I stumble across in the New York Times. Yes, I will read about Spain’s new Prime Minister because I spent a few months their five years ago. It doesn’t make any real sense, but just a little bit of context can make a place seem alive, familiar, and force you … [Read more...] about What Does the Greek Crisi$ Mean to You?

Catching Ferries to Europe

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By Jeremy Head With the most competitive low cost airline network in Europe, England makes the best jumping off point for long-term visitors to base themselves and see the rest of what the continent has to offer. But you don’t have to take the plane to get to the continent - take a ferry to France and you can take … [Read more...] about Catching Ferries to Europe

Golfing in Tenerife

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My destination Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, which are a series of Islands in the Atlantic. Located off the coast of Morocco, the Canary Islands are a nationality of Spain. They were an important stopping point for the Spanish galleons and conquistadors heading to pillage the New World. So, you know, they're used to tourists with … [Read more...] about Golfing in Tenerife