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Five Spanish cities revisited, with focus on cuisine and culture in the North of Spain. Barcelona, Zaragoza, Logroño, San Sebastián, and Madrid will always be new in our eyes.
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Toledo, Spain is a unique walled city with more art and history packed into a small area than almost anywhere else in the world. Here is our guide to what to see and do when you're in Toledo.
A Great Lakes Cruise, Viking Expedition Style
All about the shore excursions, hiking, kayaking, nature preserves, local culture, and onboard adventures during the Great Lakes Explorer cruise on Viking's expedition ship Octantis.
Viking Octantis: What to Expect from an Expedition Cruise
The Viking Expedition cruise ship Octantis is sailing its first season on the Great Lakes. Find out what to expect from an expedition cruise, including scientific research, onboard laboratory and libraries, luxury amenities, and all the equipment to enjoy active excursions off ship.
San Sebastián, City of Pintxos
Pintxos are the Basque equivalent of the famous tapas that define casual Spanish cuisine. San Sebastián is the capital of pintxos and is one of the great restaurant cities in the world.
Jack London State Park, California
Visiting Jack London State Park near Sonoma, California, brought back many pleasant memories of his stories and books I'd read since being introduced to To Build a Fire in 9th grade.