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On Aegean Waves – Ermoupolis, Syros, Greece, Europe

Ermoupolis – once famous for its buildings, wealth and cultural life – counts on the Aegean Sea for its own renaissance, writes Terje Raa.

Spanish Meditations – Cadiz, Spain, Europe

They have a passion for words in Cádiz, says Terje Raa, resulting in elegant and prize-winning satire.

Lisbon by the Riverside – Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Terje Raa heard rumors that Henry the Navigator would soon step down from the Discoveries Monument in Lisbon.

A Connection in Porto – Portugal, Europe

Terje Raa learns that there is a beauty contest for bridges in Porto – Six Bridges Tour – always won by Ponte Luis I, an old double-bridge.

A Handful of Spanish Towns – Elche, Orihuela, Murcia, Cartagena and Alicante, Spain

By selecting Spanish towns carefully, you may be in for a surprise when summing up your experiences.

Queen of Madrid – Madrid, Spain

The Queen of Madrid smiles no royal smile and causes no clapping or cheering.

Spain’s Scary Corner – Ronda, Spain

Take care the bulls of Ronda do not push you down Tajo de Ronda, a 98-meter deep gorge.

Malaga’s Green Carpet – Malaga, Spain

Malaga is a synthesis of polluting cars and flourishing gardens.

In the Alleys of Alicante – Alicante, Spain

Alicante’s old heart, El Barrio, needs surgery from time to time.

Milos Means Mining – Milos, Greece

Milos is a sizzling place with the magma just 1100 meters down.