BootsnAll Articles - Spain

Chasing Quijote - Consuegra, Spain

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:00:02 -0500

A wannabe Don and Sancho (Tyrel Nelson and Lindsey) spend an afternoon exploring Consuegra, Spain.

An Unexpected Stop in Extremadura - Spain, Europe

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Tyrel Nelson's nighttime train ride is abruptly halted in central Spain.

Pilgrimages with a Small "p" - Europe

Mon, 26 May 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Babette Gallard and her partner had a mid-life crisis that culminated in their decision to ride two horses along 1,600 kilometers of the St. James Way from France to Spain.

Madrid Musts Before Age Fifty - Spain, Europe

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:00:02 -0500

Huw Griffiths would return to Madrid in a quickening heartbeat to experience again three alternatives to the Gran Palacios and El Prado Museum.

Barcelona by Night - Spain, Europe

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 16:00:02 -0600

Aaron Smith, a jetset vagabond, gets roped into working the bar of a friend's night club. He doesn't speak a word of Spanish, but is accepted as the loco Australiano.

Bullfights or Shakira - Spain, Europe

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:00:02 -0600

Immerse yourself into Spanish culture by attending a bullfight in Madrid. Christopher Cook provides information on how to do that.

Along The Templar Trail - Middle East, Europe

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:00:02 -0600

Brandon Wilson gives us chapter one of his Along The Templar Trail, due out in January, 2008.

Chasing a Spanish Songbird - Valladolid, Spain, Europe

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:00:02 -0500

The arrival of a lady singer, Isabel Pantoja, makes the city of Valladolid the focal point of Spanish media, notes Terje Raa

Pilgrimage Route to Santiago de Compostela - France, Spain, Europe

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Join A. Rob Conde on a 500-mile, 30-day journey into the hills of Galicia to hike the famed pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Las Fallas of Valencia - Spain, Europe

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Alex Welsh describes the four days of Las Falles in Valencia, Spain - the craziest urban festival in Europe, and one of the most bizarre and fascinating European attractions.

Valencia: The City That Has It All - Spain, Europe

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Travel writer, Alex Welsh, touts Valencia - a recently re-invented European city that is quickly becoming one of Europe's hottest urban travel phenomenons and best kept secrets.

The City of Arts and Sciences: Travel to the 23rd Century - Valencia, Spain, Europe

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Alex Welsh thinks the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia should have been selected as one of the New Wonders of the World. On second thought, he understands why it wasn't.

Paying in Words for a Priceless Experience - Avila, Spain, Europe

Tue, 29 May 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Sonu Purhar learns that all you need to pay for a four-star luxury and priceless experience in Avila, Spain, is the gift of gab.

Europe: Step by Step - El Camino de Santiago, Spain, Europe

Sun, 20 May 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Join Stephen A. Bugno and many pilgrims as they travel the road to Santiago de Compostela through northern Spain by foot, a centuries old pilgrimage.

Santiago de Compostela: A Journey on Foot Across Northern Spain - Europe

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Cristi Farrell had no idea that a month-long trip to Spain would cause her to quit her job, wander aimlessly across several continents two years later - and become a writer.

Spanish Meditations - Cadiz, Spain, Europe

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:00:02 -0500

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

The Ultimate Student's Guide to Barcelona: Part One - Barcelona, Spain, Europe

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Here's Jessica Hoolko's Part One guide to Barcelona for light purses, empty stomachs and open minds.

Surprising Girona - Girona, Spain

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Anne-Sophie Redisch decided to hop off the train, spend the night in a town she had never heard of - definitely worth it.

Book Review: cool creatures, hot planet: exploring the seven continents by Marty Essen - Around the World

suchi — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:00:02 -0600

Marty Essen's seven-continent exploration to find wildlife will make you laugh, chuckle, become sad, upset and frustrated - right along with him.

Change and No Change - Spain, Europe

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:00:02 -0600

Follow Alex Chang as he guides you on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.

South to Zuheros - Zuheros, Spain, Europe

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:07:52 -0600

John Stuart MacDonald set out on his Spanish Odyssey expedition. By the end of the day, he felt he had found his sitio perfecto.

Running of the Bulls - Pamplona, Spain, Europe, Festival of San Fermin,

suchi — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:17:44 -0500

James Sherard knew intuitively that his first (and possibly last) quixotic quest before entering the realm of academia, would be to run with the bulls in the famous summer festival of Pamplona, Spain.

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

suchi — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 19:26:00 -0500

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

Finisterre or The End of the World - Finisterre, Galicia, Spain

suchi — Mon, 4 Sep 2006 19:28:00 -0500

Arturo Conde heads to the edge of the world - or, at least, it seems that way.

Driving in Europe - Europe

suchi — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 19:19:00 -0500

Driving in a foreign country can be daunting at first, especially when you're unfamiliar with the driving rules in Europe, but driving is often a necessity for visitors renting a villa or apartment outside of the major cities. Here, for your edification, are some general guidelines about driving in Europe.

Queen of Madrid - Madrid, Spain

suchi — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:51:00 -0500

The Queen of Madrid smiles no royal smiles, has no royal blood and is never received with applause.

Days of Rain - Alicante, Spain

suchi — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 19:19:00 -0500

The only thing Kristin Mock brought back from Alicante’s white mountains was a bundle of personal words in a taped-up book written in a language she was still learning.

Why Valencia? - Valencia, Spain

suchi — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:17:00 -0500

Valencia is a city of contrasts: Traditionalist autonomous community supporters thrive alongside a more modern, more 'Spanish' ambiance, a contrast that blends to create a truly interesting and intriguing lifestyle.

Sailing the World - Holland America Style - Mediterranean Sea

suchi — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 19:00:00 -0500

In ten days, Tom Dwyer managed to visit eight countries (Italy, Croatia, Greece, Malta, Sicily, Monaco, France and Spain) and did it in total comfort and style - and only unpacked once.

The Dangers of Hitchhiking; Adventures in Spain - Spain

suchi — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 19:00:00 -0500

Krista Kelly recounts her encounters with various chauffeurs around the east coast of Spain.