Archive for the ‘Spain’ Category

Spain Bans Smoking

January 3, 2011 by Laurie · 1 Comment
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Spain passed a stricter anti-smoking law on January 2, banning smoking in public places, so the days of smoke filled tapas bars are over.

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Bullfight: Art form or Animal Cruelty?

June 17, 2010 by Laurie · 3 Comments
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Bullfighting is not a sport, since it lacks competition and the bull’s death is a certain outcome, but rather an art or performance by the courageous matador.

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The Charm of Granada, Spain

June 16, 2010 by Laurie · 3 Comments
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Granada, the perfect vacation: fun, party city with interesting neighborhoods, diverse friendly people, distinctive history, and nearby skiing and beaches.

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Gaudi’s Colorful Barcelona

May 10, 2010 by Laurie · 2 Comments
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Barcelona is synonymous with Antonio Gaudi. In 1868, at the age of 16, Gaudi went to Barcelona to begin his architectural studies and amazing collection of work, the bulk of which are in Barcelona. For almost 60 years until his death, Gaudi’s architectural marvels have shaped the face of Barcelona in many different forms: lamp [...]

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