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stephenmorgan's Articles in Travel

  • Journeying along El Camino de Santiago
    There are very few countries that offer the variety of attractions and culture that Spain has to offer.As a country that still has great inter regional “differences of opinion” - euphemism here for cultural differences and in some cases acts of terrorism, Spain still has a tremendous amount to offer.
  • Travelling along the Way of St James
    Few Countries offer more choice to the visitor than Spain, an enigmatic country, a hybrid of many regions.As a country that still has great inter regional “differences of opinion” - euphemism here for cultural differences and in some cases acts of terrorism, Spain still has a tremendous amount to offer.
  • Madrid, Capital of Spain Explored.
    Spain's capital, a city of over 3 million people, is situated close to the geographical centre of the country.

    Madrid is fascinating, highly intriguing with wonderfully interesting people. There are those who sarcastically referred to Madrid as Spain's second city after Barcelona by and large those are the people that have never really got to know Madrid. Now I know Barcelona has the Cathedral, the Nou Camp Stadium and was the venue for the most recent Olympic Games to be held in Spain but to write Madrid off as Spain’s second city seems to miss the point completely.
  • We Need to Remain in Touch while we Travel?
    According to a recent survey apparently one in five of us take our Laptop Computers with us when we go on holiday. The umbilical chord that some of us feel with the Office nowadays is so much that the stress drives the remaining four in five people out there to take their mobile phones with them when they go on holiday indicating that extensive periods away from the office and not in touch are a little bit much for some people.
  • Combining Travelling and Working at the same Time. Good Idea or just plain Dumb?
    The Associated Press have recently reported that 20% of us take our laptop computers with us when we go on holiday.Add to this the other four in five people who said they brought along their mobile phones and you get the impression that some of us can’t bare to be out of touch with the office.
  • Travel in Galicia - Following the Camino de Santiago
    Few Countries offer more choice to the visitor than Spain, an enigmatic country, a hybrid of many regions. Spain has so many strong competing regional identities that come together to provide such a vibrant country.

    As you travel around the country you see glimpses over past rich in the heritage of former conquerors be they the Moors, medieval Spaniards themselves or parts of the country that have Jewish and other international flavours.
  • Reasons to Fall in love with Paris.
    Paris is one of those places you never forget. From having spent some time there as a young student on holiday the memories are quite vivid and long-lasting.

    From being a typical student and partying too hard with the resultant monumental hangover and trying to recover on the steps of Sacre-Coeur. Spending time in quiet reflection at such locations as the “Jeu de Paume.” Trying to get your head around the weirdness and wackiness of the likes of Dali, Magritte and Picasso after having savoured the serenity And peace of the likes of Monet and Camille Pissarro.
  • Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
    here are very few countries that offer the variety of attractions and culture that Spain has to offer.As a country that still has great inter regional “differences of opinion” - euphemism here for cultural differences and in some cases acts of terrorism, Spain still has a tremendous amount to offer.

    The countryside is rich in the heritage of a great many influences from both international and internal sources
  • Top places to see in Tuscany
    The Tuscany region of west northwest Italy or “Chianti shire” as it is sometimes described is one of those in areas where it is extremely hard to put together a top 10 of any form of tourism highlights.

    Where on earth would you start? Possibly, Florence I suppose.
  • The Attraction of Galicia and Northern Spain
    Galicia in particular and Northern Spain in general have long been considered to be a hidden jewel in the entire Spanish tourist industry. The climate is much milder than in the southern Iberian Peninsula and all of the autonomous regions in Northern Spain can provide all of the necessary ingredients that can make up a successful holiday.
  • Galicia, A Geological and Historical Introduction
    The first sign of any real settled existence in Northern Spain probably began around about the time circa 4000 BC. The evidence to support this claim comes from some of the striking archaeological remnants to be found right across the north of Spain known as Dolmens..
  • Visit Galicia - Explore Some of the Treasures of Southern Galicia
    Ask most people what they actually know about Galicia and the majority will probably look at you slightly quizzically and then move on to another topic. Those that do know anything about Galicia will probably have a knowledge particularly based around the goings-on or happenings at Santiago de Compostela.
  • Visit Galicia – Visit Corunna
    It was once said about visiting Galicia and visiting Santiago de Compostela that don’t even think about leaving without seeing Corunna.
  • Try Something Different - Try Galicia
    Northern Spain and Galicia particularly has long been an undiscovered jewel in the whole of the Spanish tourism industry. Whereas elsewhere in the Iberian Peninsula the climate can be quite continental and extreme, in the northwest and on the coast the climate is as you would expect much milder and more of a maritime nature.
  • A Historical Look at Corunna
    It was once said that if you have ever visited Galicia to go to Santiago de Compostela and thought of leaving without seeing Corunna you were making a massive mistake.
  • A whistle-stop Guide to the Way of St James
    The patron saint of Spain, St James, is one of the most revered figures in Spain. Probably the most revered male figure, coming in second behind Mary and if truth be known probably a good way ahead of Christ.

    For those amongst us who are possibly not biblical scholars then St. James was the son of Zebedee. St James was also a disciple and a fisherman who gave up his fishing nets to follow Christ. His mother was Salome and his brother was the Apostle John. With me so far?
  • Accomodation in Northern Spain and Galicia
    Northern Spain and Galicia offer an exceptional variety of visitor accommodation. Accommodation can be found that will fit all forms of budgets and even the most particular tourists will find something to suit their particular needs.

    If it is luxury that you are after then the best advice should be to head straight for the exclusive hotels and “Paradors” but to be honest even the basic family “casas rurales” are extremely good value for money. Good accommodation can be found also in some of the various mountain refuges where the stunning views complement the high standard of the accommodation but also for those looking for a beach holiday on a budget there are lots of campsites to be found in the coastal areas.
  • Welcome to Historic London
    London is a great place. Contrary to popular belief this is not some feeble attempt at plagiarising advertising copy from other major cities in the world.

    Bad times and good, I have lived and worked in London through them all.
  • Guest Houses, Inns and Hotels in Northern Spain
    Northern Spain and Galicia offer an exceptional variety of visitor accommodation. Accommodation can be found that will fit all forms of budgets and even the most particular tourists will find something to suit their particular needs.

    If it is luxury that you are after then the best advice should be to head straight for the exclusive hotels and “Paradors” but to be honest even the basic family “casas rurales” are extremely good value for money. The region is dotted with mountain refuges with stunning views not to mention that in the coastal areas you can find quite a few campsites.
  • A Taste of Galicia - Octopus a Feira
    Quite often when you research information into the various cultures and cuisines that make up countries it is quite possible to find a common theme common name for the food of that country. Such as French food, Italian food etc but with the regards to Spanish food or more accurately described as recipes that originate from the country of Spain it could be argued that it is not quite that simple.

    The reason for this is that you could quite easily argue that technically there is no such thing as Spanish food and the reason being for this is that Spain is an amalgam of its constituent parts that is to say it could be described as a political construct which is made up of disparate groups with their own languages, cultures, cuisines etc. The various autonomous regions that comprise Spain have been slowly pulled together through a variety of different processes some by force, some by choice but they all have one thing in common and that is they have kept their own individual features.
  • Galician Cuisine – Roast Sardines with Boiled Potatoes
    Quite often when you research information into the various cultures and cuisines that make up countries it is quite possible to find a common theme common name for the food of that country. Such as Indian Food, Chinese Food but when you refer to Spain or to put it possibly more accurately food and recipes that originate from the Country of Spain it is not that straightforward.

    The relatively recent unification of Spain as a single political entity is really the main driving force that lies behind this theory as the country is an amalgamation of the various autonomous regions that lie within it. These autonomous regions have been slowly amalgamated through a number of different processes throughout history but have all kept their own distinctive features.
  • Try a Glorious Empanada
    Somehow when you do a little research on the cuisine of an individual country it is quite easy to come up almost with a common theme, a common name for the food for that country. Such as English food, German food but when you consider Spanish food or if you wish to be a bit more accurate about how you look at it, food and recipes that originate from Spain there is a very convincing argument that would say it's not that simple.

    The relatively recent unification of Spain as a single political entity is really the main driving force that lies behind this theory as the country is an amalgamation of the various autonomous regions that lie within it. These autonomous regions have been slowly amalgamated through a number of different processes throughout history but have all kept their own distinctive features.
  • Grilled Pilgrim Scallops
    It is quite common when you take a look at the native cuisine from any one particular country to come up with a particular theme or common approach / name for the catering or cuisine from that country. Such as Chinese Food, Thai Food etc but to be honest it could be argued that with regards to Spain there is no such thing as “Spanish” food as with the make up and historical heritage of Spain it is not quite that simple.

    The reason for this is that Spain is an amalgam of its constituent parts that is to say it could be described as a political construct which is made up of disparate groups with their own languages, cultures, cuisines etc. These autonomous regions have been slowly amalgamated through a number of different processes throughout history but have all kept their own distinctive features.
  • Need Somewhere to Stay in Galicia - Try the Pazo de Souto.
    Northern Spain and Galicia offer an exceptional variety of visitor accommodation. Visitor accommodation can be found to satisfy all tastes and even the choosiest customer will find something to suit their needs.

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Pazo de Souto.
  • Need Accomodation Whilst Travelling round Galicia - Try the Pazo de Trave?
    Northern Spain and Galicia offer an exceptional variety of visitor accommodation. Accommodation can be found that will fit all forms of budgets and even the most particular tourists will find something to suit their particular needs.

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Pazo de Trave.
  • Galicia - A Successful Marriage between the Old and the New
    Northern Spain and Galicia particularly has long been an undiscovered jewel in the whole of the Spanish tourism industry. All over Northern Spain the climate is much more moderate than the rest of the Iberian Peninsula and the autonomous regions that make up this area of the country have exactly what it takes to help visiting tourists have a good time.

    With regards to Galicia you have a region where you have a rugged coastline with extremely attractive sandy beaches whilst inland the mountainous regions provide a completely different experience for the visitor.
  • A Night in Galicia - Try the Casa Grande do Bachao?
    An exceptional variety of visitor accommodation can be found in northern Spain and Galicia In this area you will find places to suit all types of budgets and even the most particular visitor is bound to find something to satisfy their particular needs.

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Casa Grande do Bachao.
  • A Night in Galicia - Try the Pazo Xan Xordo.
    Northern Spain and Galicia offer an exceptional variety of visitor accommodation. In this area you will find places to suit all types of budgets and even the most particular visitor is bound to find something to satisfy their particular needs.

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Pazo Xan Xordo.
  • Looking for Accomodation in Galicia - Try Pazo de Almuzara
    An exceptional variety of visitor accommodation can be found in northern Spain and Galicia Visitor accommodation can be found to satisfy all tastes and even the choosiest customer will find something to suit their needs.

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Pazo de Almuzara.
  • Out and About in Galicia - Try the Casa Grande de Rosende
    An exceptional variety of visitor accommodation can be found in northern Spain and Galicia In this area you will find places to suit all types of budgets and even the most particular visitor is bound to find something to satisfy their particular needs.

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Casa Grande de Rosende.
  • Mystical Spain - Galicia
    The unification of the various autonomous regions of Spain and the resultant product which of course as we all know as a constitutional democracy has inherited a wealthy and varied inheritance.

    Travelling throughout the country it is possible to see a wealthy variety of influences and international flavours that have been left as an inheritance and heritage from former invaders and conquerors.
  • Romantic Galicia - Try The Rectoral de Anlo
    As expected the hotels in Galicia and Northern Spain are extremely spacious very clean and comfortable. The categorisation for the hotels is awarded on a star system and these are allocated by the regional tourist authorities.

    If it is luxury that you are after then the best advice should be to head straight for the exclusive hotels and “Paradors” but to be honest even the basic family “casas rurales” are extremely good value for money.
  • Romantic Galicia - Try the Casa Grande de Rosende
    The standard of accommodation in the area is extremely high as you would expect from Galicia and Northern Spain. Hotels are categorized and awarded stars by the regional tourist authorities.

    Those searching for luxury will just head straight for the exclusive hotels and “Paradors” whilst even the family run “casas rurales” are excellent places to stay and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Casa Grande de Rosende.
  • Romantic Galicia - Try the Casa Grande do Soxal
    As expected the hotels in Galicia and Northern Spain are extremely spacious very clean and comfortable. The categorisation for the hotels is awarded on a star system and these are allocated by the regional tourist authorities.

    Those searching for luxury will just head straight for the exclusive hotels and “Paradors” whilst even the family run “casas rurales” are excellent places to stay and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Casa Grande do Soxal.
  • Looking for a Place in the Sun, Then buy a property in Spain
    To buy a home in Spain is not just to buy a dwelling but your chance to buy a lifestyle, and as a place for your holiday, second or retirement home, Spain has few equals, particularly if you're seeking year-round sunshine.

    If as well as sunshine, you want miles of glorious sandy beaches, marvellous food, a wide choice of entertainment, and a terrific selection of homes at unbeatable prices, then you will find Spain almost too good to turn down. Although the vast majority of tourists (and residents) come to Spain to recline on a beach, there's much more to the country than the Costas and its islands
  • Somewhere Magical in Northern Spain, Try the Pazo de Almuzara in Galicia?
    As expected the hotels in Galicia and Northern Spain are extremely spacious very clean and comfortable. The hotels are awarded between one and five stars and these are allocated by the local tourist Authority.

    Those searching for luxury will just head straight for the exclusive hotels and “Paradors” whilst even the family run “casas rurales” are excellent places to stay and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Pazo de Almuzara.
  • A Night of Romance and History in Pontevedra at the Pazo de Eidián
    As would be fit any major country in the western world, hotels in Galicia and Northern Spain are spacious, comfortable and clean. The hotels are awarded between one and five stars and these are allocated by the local tourist Authority.

    If you want something slightly different then most people would head for one of the various exclusive hotels throughout the region or one of the “Paradors” that can be found in various key places throughout the area.}

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Pazo de Eidián.
  • Try A Night In Coruna At The Pazo de Sedor
    The standard of accommodation in the area is extremely high as you would expect from Galicia and Northern Spain. Hotels are categorized and awarded stars by the regional tourist authorities.

    If it is luxury that you are after then the best advice should be to head straight for the exclusive hotels and “Paradors” but to be honest even the basic family “casas rurales” are extremely good value for money.

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Pazo de Sedor.
  • Somewhere Different to Stay in Coruna - The Pazo de Souto
    The standard of accommodation in the area is extremely high as you would expect from Galicia and Northern Spain. Hotels are categorized and awarded stars by the regional tourist authorities.

    If you want something slightly different then most people would head for one of the various exclusive hotels throughout the region or one of the “Paradors” that can be found in various key places throughout the area.}

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Pazo de Souto.
  • Sample Some History in Santiago de Compostela
    The standard of accommodation in the area is extremely high as you would expect from Galicia and Northern Spain. The categorisation for the hotels is awarded on a star system and these are allocated by the regional tourist authorities.

    If it is luxury that you are after then the best advice should be to head straight for the exclusive hotels and “Paradors” but to be honest even the basic family “casas rurales” are extremely good value for money.

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Pazo Xan Xordo.
  • Try Somewhere Interesting to Stay in Pontevedra, Galicia?
    As would be fit any major country in the western world, hotels in Galicia and Northern Spain are spacious, comfortable and clean. Hotels are categorized and awarded stars by the regional tourist authorities.

    If you want something slightly different then most people would head for one of the various exclusive hotels throughout the region or one of the “Paradors” that can be found in various key places throughout the area.}

    In this article we are going to take a look at the Rectoral de Fofe.
  • Enjoy the History that is Coruna
    With regards to the tourist industry within Spain, Northern Spain and in particular Galicia especially have been very much a hidden treasure and hidden within lies a further particular treasure called Coruna. Of all of the autonomous regions of Spain Galicia is considered the most remote and therein lies the charm of Coruna hidden away longing to be discovered.

    Galicia has always been seen as a poor rural region, whose economy was dependent upon agriculture and fishing and did not lend itself to modernisation and yet as far as tourism is concerned it is this constant contact with the past that gives the region its appeal and charm.
  • Exploring Santiago de Compostela
    With regards to the tourist industry within Spain, Northern Spain and in particular Galicia especially have been very much a hidden treasure and hidden within lies a further particular treasure called Santiago de Compostela. Of all of the autonomous regions of Spain Galicia is considered the most remote and therein lies the charm of Santiago de Compostela hidden away longing to be discovered.

    Galicia has always been seen as a poor rural region, whose economy was dependent upon agriculture and fishing and did not lend itself to modernisation and yet as far as tourism is concerned it is this constant contact with the past that gives the region its appeal and charm.
  • Sample Some History as Well as Hospitality in Lugo
    With regards to the tourist industry within Spain, Northern Spain and in particular Galicia especially have been very much a hidden treasure and hidden within lies a further particular treasure called [[keyword]]. Of all of the autonomous regions of Spain Galicia is considered the most remote and therein lies the charm of [[keyword]] hidden away longing to be discovered.

    Galicia has always been seen as a poor rural region, whose economy was dependent upon agriculture and fishing and did not lend itself to modernisation and yet as far as tourism is concerned it is this constant contact with the past that gives the region its appeal and charm.
  • Great Hospitality, Great Seafood, Thats Vigo!
    With regards to the entire Spanish tourist industry Northern Spain and Galicia especially have been very much a hidden treasure and hidden within lies a further particular treasure called Vigo.

    Of all of the autonomous regions of Spain it is understandable given its location that Galicia is considered the most remote and therein lies the charm of Vigo hidden away longing to be discovered.
  • Spain A Country of Numerous Pilgrimage Routes
    Spain is a paradox. It is country that is at the same time both extremely complicated and simplistic. It is extremely complicated in that it is made up of quite a complex and political structure of regions and almost nation states and simplistic in the uncomplicated and straight forward way that the Spaniards themselves choose to live their daily lives.

    Examples of the wide variety of historical influences that go to make up the Spain of today can be found everywhere you look.
  • Visit Ribadeo - Gateway to Northern Galicia
    With regards to the tourist industry within Spain, Northern Spain and in particular Galicia especially have been very much a hidden treasure and hidden within lies a further particular treasure called Ribadeo. Of all of the autonomous regions of Spain Galicia is considered the most remote and therein lies the charm of Ribadeo hidden away longing to be discovered.

    Galicia has always been seen as a poor rural region, whose economy was dependent upon agriculture and fishing and did not lend itself to modernisation and yet as far as tourism is concerned it is this constant contact with the past that gives the region its appeal and charm.
  • Hospitality and History - Both in Ourense
    Galicia in particular and Northern Spain in general have long been considered to be a hidden jewel in the entire Spanish tourist industry and hidden away within Galicia itself are some further jewels and we are going to examine [[keyword]] further.

    If you look at all of the autonomous regions that make up modern day Spain, Galicia has to be the most remote and hidden away within that remoteness lies [[keyword]].
  • Visit Viveiro For Outstanding Natural Scenery
    Northern Spain and Galicia particularly has long been an undiscovered jewel in the whole of the Spanish tourism industry and within that undiscovered jewel in particular we are going to take a look at Viveiro.

    Overall of all of the autonomous regions of Spain possibly Galicia is the most remote and this makes Viveiro even more of an undiscovered treasure.
  • Sample some of the Finest Roman Architecture found anywhere in Lugo
    Northern Spain and Galicia particularly has long been an undiscovered jewel in the whole of the Spanish tourism industry and within that undiscovered jewel in particular we are going to take a look at Lugo.

    Overall of all of the autonomous regions of Spain possibly Galicia is the most remote and this makes Lugo even more of an undiscovered treasure.

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