Posts with Tag: Spain


Madrid to Lisbon

October 24, 2008 · Posted in Eurail, Portugal, Spain
There is only one daily train between Madrid and Lisbon, which is a night train. In my overnight cabin are two couples from Colombia, who kindly share their picnic dinner. Read more

In Madrid

October 24, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
My friend is kind to take me around on his scooter to sample typical Madrid fare. He later points me in the direction of the newly opened cultural center CaixaForum. Read more

Bayonne to Madrid

October 23, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
Train Tip: This journey required a connection in the French-Spanish border town of Irun. But beware the timetable for the 45 minute ride from Bayonne to Irun. It changes with the seasons, so be sure to double-check the departure times. Read more

Barcelona to Budapest

September 26, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
On my way from Barceloa to France, I wanted to take the fast Talgo train to Montpellier. Because it was booked out, I took a local train just over the border. There I could board the Talgo after all! Read more

San Sebastian to Barcelona

September 15, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
I said “Hello” to the young Spanish woman next to me, rather than “Hola.” Today I took connecting trains from San Sebastian to Vitoria, Vitoria to Zaragoza, and Zaragoza to Barcelona. This being Spain, all the trains required a seat reservation, purchased only at train stations. Read more

In San Sebastian

September 10, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
Here I am, swimming on the other side of the Atlantic! I jumped into the waters of San Sebastian, on Spain´s northern coast. People of the Basque region like to think of themselves as different from the rest of Spain. San Sebastian is a great destination to appreciate why. Read more

Barcelona to San Sebastian

September 3, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
San Sebastian turns out to be a popular reservation. All trains in that direction appear to be fully booked. I use a different scenario to reach my destination: I travel to nearby Bilbao and connect to a bus from there. Read more

In Barcelona

August 31, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
The calendar suggests that this is the last weekend of summer. Time to head for one of Barcelona’s numerous beaches. Mar Bella is one of my favorites, popular with a younger crowd. Read more

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