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Salamanca as seen from the river at blue hour

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Learn Spanish online: 7 ways to study Spanish without a language school

There are countless reasons you might want to learn Spanish online rather than take classes. For some, it may be a matter of cost; for others, it could be simply wanting to master the basics for an upcoming trip, while many might just want…

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Spain off the beaten path: 22 ‘hidden gems’ in Spain to discover in 2022

Discover some of the best hidden gems in Spain to get off the beaten path on your next secret Spain adventure.

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22 Hidden Europe Gems You Need to Visit in 2022

Forget Paris and Rome for your 2022 Europe trips and discover these incredible 22 lesser-known towns and destinations. If Mantua, Cuenca and Vipava Valley don't sound familiar then this one is for you.

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A quick guide to Palma de Mallorca: Spain’s best island city break?

Where to eat, drink, visit and stay in the capital city of the Balearic Islands: Palma de Mallorca - with day trip suggestions.

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Mallorca beyond Magaluf: 5 Reasons to visit Mallorca, Spain

For many people, the island of Mallorca conjures up the party-strip of Magaluf, but between the stunning beaches, incredible architecture and mountain hikes, Majorca Islands has plenty more to discover.

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Getting back to the Basque Country: San Sebastián and beyond

A weekend break to San Sebastian is the perfect Spanish city-break, but why not stay a week and explore more of the beautiful Basque Country.

The main square in Murcia with a cathedral on the left and a red fronted palace on the right

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Reasons to visit the Murcia Region of Spain

The Region of Murica in Spain boasts coast, culture, city-breaks and cuisine - here's a one week itinerary to enjoy it all.

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Magnificent Monastrell: exploring the Murcia wine route through Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla

This stunning region of Spain might be most famed for the Costa Cálida, but it's also packed with incredible wine and cuisine.

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A cultural tour through the Region of Murcia: Cartagena, Murcia & Lorca

The region of Murcia, in Spain, might not be the most visited in the country, but there are plenty of things to do in Murcia away from the coast.

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Solo in Seville: a weekend in Spain’s sassiest city

Seville is one of the most distinctive cities I've ever visited, it's photogenice, ideal for solo travel, and there are countless things to in Seville.

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48 Hours in Cuenca, Spain: More than a Madrid day trip

The beautiful UNESCO world heritage city of Cuenca in Spain is only a short day trip from Madrid, but here is why you should come for an overnight stay.

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Things to do in Cuenca, Spain: a hidden gem full of treasures

From the beautiful walled city of Cuenca to stunning karst mountain landscapes, don't make the mistake of missing out on any of these things to do in Cuenca.

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