Tag: Spain

European Top 5

As I’ve mentioned before, I love Europe. In general terms, it will always be my favorite destination. I thought I would rank my top 5 cities I’ve visited in Europe (since I’m in the ranking mood). It wasn’t easy because there are so many places I’ve loved visiting (Stockholm, London, etc.). But without further ado:

  1. Paris – nothing comes close. Still the best and still want to live here.
  2. Barcelona – it’s not Paris but dare I say it comes pretty close
  3. Salzburg, Austria – possibly the most beautiful place I’ve ever visited
  4. Florence, Italy – great art, great architecture, great food, great city
  5. York, England – I’ve always found the charm of England was outside London. I was totally charmed when I visited York and it still is my favorite town in England.
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Holy Toledo

The last stop in Europe was a day in Toledo, a 30 minute high-speed train ride from Madrid (only 18 euros round trip). Toledo, which sits majestically above the Tagus River, is most known for its religious tolerance where it’s history is one of peaceful coexistence of Christains, Jews, and Muslims. The streets are as confusing as Madrid. But because it is small, and with map in hand, I had no trouble finding my way around (with only one wrong turn). Toledo is also known for its knives and swords, but I didn’t want to have to explain anything at the airport. Definitely a worthwhile day trip. And really, a day is all you need.

Toledo train station
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Retiro Park

The main park of Madrid is Parque del Retiro, or Retiro Park. It is the Madrid equivalent of Central Park. Even in winter, the park is beautiful with different paths, gardens, fountains and a lake. It’s actually smaller now than when it was created in the 17th century. Quite interestingly, one of the fountains is of Satan – the fountain of the Fallen Angel. It is supposedly the only public monument that depicts the devil.

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Monument to Alfonso XII
Fountain of the Fallen Angel
Crystal Palace
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