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Discover Cartagena, Spain: A Hidden Gem of History, Culture, and Mediterranean Charm

"The Unvarnished Traveler" by Brian Raymond When travelers hear the name "Cartagena," their minds often drift to the vibrant coastal city in Colombia. However, across the Atlantic, nestled along Spain’s southeastern coast, lies another Cartagena—one steeped in millennia of history, breathtaking archaeological wonders, and a distinctive Mediterranean allure. Often overshadowed by Spain’s more famous destinations, Cartagena is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. A City Shaped by Empires Cartagena, Spain, is a city where history whispers through every street and monument. Founded in 227 BC by the Carthaginian general Hasdrubal the Fair, the city, originally called Qart ......

By |2025-02-04T16:15:46-05:00February 6th, 2025|

A peaceful Sunday stroll through Madrid’s Retiro Park

Madrid - a Vibrant & Cosmopolitan City When every we take a cruise outside of the Caribbean, we add a few extra days at the beginning or end of the cruise to visit a city we’ve never been to before. One of my favorite European cities is Madrid. It is a city that I keep returning to. ? Near Plaza Mejor Madrid is 2 hour and 30 minute ride from Barcelona on Spain's high-speed AVE train which travels at 217 mph. Barcelona is the launch point for many cruises around the Mediterranean or up the Atlantic coast, plus it is ......

By |2024-02-02T13:38:47-05:00May 23rd, 2019|
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