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Plan Your Perfect Trip with this Zaragoza, Spain Travel Guide

Discover the hidden gem of Zaragoza, Spain. Immerse yourself in its fascinating history and explore its stunning architecture and rich cultural tradition with this comprehensive travel guide.

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Torrelavega City Tour Guide, Distance, Attractions & Weather Destination

About Torrelavega City destination: Torrelavega is a modern city / municipality which is placed in northern of the Spain country, Europe. Torrelavega is a good destination to more know about local Spain people culture, social and daily life. Torrelavega city is well place to enjoy many types of the water sports activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, scuba diving, water scooter riding and many more activities. Lots of people come to Spain country to more know about local people daily life, festival, economy and life standard.

Distance from Torrelavega City: Torrelavega city is very good connected to Spain regional places via air, train, water and road transport.

Torrelavega city / municipality is exact 114.4 KM distance from Bilbao city.

Torrelavega city / municipality is exact 150.4 KM distance from Gijon city.

Torrelavega city / municipality is exact 267.5 KM distance from Pamplona city.

Torrelavega city / municipality is exact 154.7 KM distance from Burgos city.

Torrelavega city / municipality is exact 414.5 KM distance from Zaragoza city.

Torrelavega city / municipality is exact 222.7 KM distance from Valladolid city.

Torrelavega city / municipality is exact 720.4 KM distance from Barcelona city.

Torrelavega city / municipality is exact 433.0 KM distance from Madrid city.

Spain Tour: It is a well idea to Spain country travel which is placed in Europe region. Spain is a developed country and located in south western of the Europe. Spain neighbour countries are Portugal country in western, Andorra country in northern, France country in Northern, Morocco country in southern, Algiers country in southern and Italy country in eastern. Spain country some famous and major cities which visited by other countries people which some are Madrid city as central capital city, Barcelona as commercial and port city, Seville city, Valencia as port city etc.

Lots of people come to Spain to participate local people festivals, culture and social activities. Spain country some famous festivals are Las Fallas  festival, La Tomatina food fights  festival, Semana Santa festival, Sitges Carnival festival, Fiesta de San Isidro festival, Feria de Abril festival, Semana Grande festival, Haro Wine Festival, Fiesta De La Merce festival and Pride Madrid  festival etc. these festivals are good events to enjoy life with Spain country local people. New Zealand travel vacation booking, Japan travel vacation and Switzerland travel vacation booking.

How can come to Torrelavega City: Torrelavega modern city is very well connected to Spain country native places and European other countries via air, water, train and road transport. Other countries people can come to city via air and water transport. Spain country has several international airport and seaport.

Air Transport: Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is an international airport where passengers can get domestic and international both types of the air flight.

Road Transport: Torrelavega city is very good connected to other native places via modern road transport network.

Train Transport: The city has central railway station where passengers can get trains to other remote and local places.

Torrelavega City tourists attractions: Near of the Torrelavega city people can watch several famous places to visit which some are Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabarceno - Wildlife and safari park, Entrada Este Cabarceno - Zoo, Colegiata de Santa Cruz de Castaneda - Catholic church, Cave of El Castillo, Convento de San Francisco de El Soto - Convent, Monte Ibio, Gogalia Bowling, Laberinto De Villapresente - Amusement center, Cave of Altamira - Archaeological site, Playa de Santa Justa - Beach, Playa de los Locos - Beach, Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion - Catholic church, Torreones De Cartes - Historical landmark etc.

Torrelavega City famous Restaurants & accommodations: Torrelavega city has some luxury and budget types hotels to stay days and nights. Torrelavega city some famous restaurants are Restaurante Meson La Taberna, Sidreria cachopo Cider bar, La gustosa gourmet - Restaurant, Restaurante El Palacio, McDonald's - Fast food restaurant, LA PRINCIPAL - Restaurante - BARREDA - Tapas restaurant, Bar de Mary - Tapas bar, Cafeteria Jardin de Moneche - Bar, Bella Partenope Pizzeria  - Pizza restaurant etc.

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Top 3 Road Trips in Spain – Rent a Car in Menorca and Get Started

Want to experience Spain in the most incredible way? Plan a road trip with your friends. With amazing landscapes, gorgeous coasts, UNESCO world heritage sites, Barcelona, secluded islands, and long summer days, Spain makes one of the perfect countries for road trips worldwide. And if you are not sure how to plan your journey, choose from these beautiful road-tripping routes.

Rent a Car in Menorca from Binicars to Enjoy Spain like Never Before

AndalucíaIf you enjoy sunbathing, scaling mountains, white villages, and beaches, driving around Andalucía will give you pure joy. Andalucía is a place that offers you jaw-dropping landscapes, glorious cathedrals, medieval fortresses, and architecture that depicts the Spanish culture perfectly.A perfect road trip in Andalucía should cover the following places in the same order as written: Nerja, Malaga, Marbella, Gibraltar, Cadiz, Ronda, Seville, Cordoba, and Granada. Total distance: 518 miles in 11 days.

Menorca Balearic IslandWith great weather, affordable plane tickets, fantastic food, secluded beaches, and cheap hire car services, Menorca is an attractive destination for a road trip. If you wish to stay away from people and enjoy a quiet Island life, unlike the touristy Ibiza and Majorca, rent a car in Menorca and have a blast of a road trip. It is a tiny island, untouched by the urban human civilization. A few favorite spots you must visit on your road trip to Menorca are Cami De Cavalls track, Ciutadella, Mahon, and Macarella Cove.A perfect road trip in Menorca should cover the following places in the same order as written: Mahon, Binibeca, Cala en Porter, Ciutadella, Cala en Tarqueta, Cala Pilar, Fornells, Menorca Island, and Monte Toro. Total Distance: Entire Island in 5 days.

Catalonia, Aragon, and the Basque CountryThis trip, starting from Barcelona, will take you through Spain’s most dynamic regions – driving along the foothills of the Pyrenees region into the incredible Basque region, where you will see Spain in a different romantic light. Then head to Costa Brava to experience European-style romantic hotels. Drive to Tarragona, a beautiful rocky hill above the Mediterranean Sea, looking over a fine medieval town and intriguing Roman ruins. Pamplona is exquisite, where Bullfights are quite the marvel.

To enjoy a perfect road trip, cover the following places in the same order as written: Barcelona, Tarragona, Zaragoza, Pamplona, and Donostia San Sebastian. Total Distance: 600 Kms in 7 days.

Ruta De La PlataRuta De La Plata route is often called the road of silver, the longest highway in Spain and an ancient Roman road. The car drive will take you through the cities of Merida, running through Western Spain. The road trip is a replica of the American Route 66 Trip. You can also see the infamous Sandstones City of Salamanca here. Total Distance: 800 kms in 7 days.

While looking for Car Rental services in Menorca, check out Binicars’ exclusive fleets of hire cars.

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Canfranc Estación - The Most Unexpected Hotel

In the 1920s a railway line was built to connect Pau in France via a line through the Pyrenees to Canfranc in Spain; a high-mountain, high-end spa and retreat back in the day. The station here was built with French and Spanish money and looks like St. Pancras in the mountains. At the time it was claimed to be the largest station in Europe.

The town fell out of fashion and traffic declined after WW2. Then a freight train crash in the 1970s destroyed a viaduct to put an end to the rail line, and the station was abandoned for the last 50 years. In the last few years this beautiful building was turned into one of the best hotels in the world. Massive but finely detailed; subtly elegant.

There is a brand new station with service to Zaragoza and to get here from France you drive through a five mile modern tunnel. The original single line train tunnel is still preserved; visible and illuminated next to the horel. There are people in both countries that would love to reopen the line and reconnect under the Pyrenees.

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El Canfranero

El Canfranero is a train line, opened in 1928, that used to connect Zaragoza with Pau in France. Its name comes from the town the international train station is located in, Canfranc-Estación, in the Aragonese Pyrenees. In 1970 the French part of the line was shut down, due to a derailment in the bridge of L'Estanguet, which destroyed it. Since then, the line has functioned only from Zaragoza to Canfranc-Estación.

The Somport tunnel, which was dug in 1908, and is over 7km long, connected both countries, but is now used as a dark matter lab, thanks to its low radiation state due to being 850 m underground.

The old station is now being renovated and there are plans to convert it into a hotel, and other buildings will be converted into a visitor's center for the Camino de Santiago, a locomotive museum, and the new train station, which is already in use.

Despite all of these plans, many people have protested, reivindicating the restoration of the international line, since these are the current Spain-France train lines (marked in orange):

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As you can see, there is clearly a lack of connections through the middle of the Pyrenees. With the Canfrac infrastructure already being there, it is common sense that the international line be reopened.

This past Saturday (July 16th, 2022) many people traveled to Canfranc to reivindicate the reopening. This meeting is organized annually by CREFCO (Coordinadora para la reapertura del ferrocarril Canfranc-Olorón) and CRÉLOC (Comité pour la réouverture de la ligne Oloron-Canfranc), with many more associations joining in.

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Grand European Trip - 26 Days

** The trip was revised on 10/31/2021 **

Grand European Trip

July 14 (Thu) ~ August 8 (Mon) - 26 days. Start in Lisbon and end in Paris!

*** 12 Countries: Portugal, Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands and Belgium

*** 40 Destinations: Lisbon (Portugal) Fatima (Portugal) Madrid (Spain) Zaragoza (Spain) Poblet (Spain) Barcelona (Spain) Girona (Spain) Mirmande (France) Grenoble (France) Geneva (Switzerland) Gruyeres (Switzerland) Gstaad (Switzerland) Grindelwald (Switzerland) Lucerne (Switzerland) Zurich (Switzerland) Burglen (Switzerland) Lugano (Italy) Morcote (Switzerland) Milan (Italy) Pisa (Italy) Rome (Italy) Florence (Italy) Venice (Italy) Innsbruck (Austria) Kitzbuhel (Austria) Salzburg (Austria) Vienna (Austria) Budapest (Hungary) Bratislava (Slovakia) Prague (Czech Republic) Lauf an der Pegnitz (Germany) Wurzburg (Germany) Frankfurt-am-Main (Germany) Cologne (Germany) Amsterdam (Netherlands) Zaanse Schans (Netherlands) Volendam (Netherlands) Marken (Netherlands) Amsterdam (Netherlands) Brussels (Belgium) Bruges (Belgium) Paris (France)

*** Itinerary:

Day 1: Lisbon Day 2: Lisbon Day 3: Lisbon, Fatima, Madrid Day 4: Madrid Day 5: Madrid, Zaragoza (saragossa), Poblet, Barcelona Day 6: Barcelona, Girona Day 7: Girona, Careers Of Light, Chambery Day 8: Chambery, Geneva, Gruyeres, Gstaad Day 9: Gstaad, Grindelwald, Lucerne, Zurich Day 10: Zurich, Burglen, Lugano, Morcote, Milan Day 11: Milan, Pisa, Rome Day 12: Rome Day 13: Rome, Florence Day 14: Florence, Venice Day 15: Venice, Innsbruck, Kitzbuhel Day 16: Kitzbuhel, Salzburg, Vienna Day 17: Vienna Day 18: Vienna, Budapest Day 19: Budapest, Bratislava, Prague Day 20: Prague Day 21: Prague, Lauf, Wurzburg, Frankfurt Day 22: Frankfurt, Cruise On The River Rhine, Cologne (köln), Amsterdam Day 23: Amsterdam Day 24: Amsterdam, Brussels, Bruges, Paris Day 25: Paris Day 26: Paris

*** Trip Cost: $4,260 per person based on a twin share room. If you are a solo traveler, you will be matched with a fellow traveler of the same gender. If you like to enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own room, the single supplement $1,375. the tour may be sold out by the tour operator.

*** Payments: $400 non-refundable deposit at booking. Balance payable by March 31, 2022.

*** Reservation: Send an email to GroupTravelers@outlook.com, booking and payment instructions will be emailed to you. Call Felix 904-628-1688 for any questions.

*** What’s Included: *Accommodation: All 3*~4* hotels with twin shared rooms. *Guide: An expert Travel Director and professional Driver. *Transport: Luxury air-conditioned. *Meal: Breakfasts *Additional Services: > VIP Admission to the Vatican Museums > Many local and city tours are included > Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing > Return ferry across the Channel from Dover to Calais > All porterage and restaurant gratuities

*** Itinerary with daily details:

Day 1: Lisbon Arrival. Transfer to the hotel. Welcome to Europe!!!. Upon arriving at the airport we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts. Please, check the informative posters placed at the hotel reception area which have all the information about your upcoming services such as meeting place, time and the guide’s name. Start point: Lisbon, Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Day 2: Lisbon Visit Lisbon. Evening transfer. In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a local guide. We will visit the tra­ditional neighbourhoods including the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Century. We will have a look around the Monument of the Discoveries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the free afternoon when you are free to explore the city at your own leisure. In the late afternoon, we will have a transfer to the Restauradores Square, a public square with plenty of restaurants and cafes. We suggest you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that takes you to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel.

Day 3: Lisbon, Fatima, Madrid Fatima Shrine. Lunch included. Today we will travel to the north of Portugal and visit FATIMA, an important sanctuary (a pilgrimage site). We will continue on through the green lands of the centre, passing into Spain and then, over grasslands, we will cross the North of Extremadura. Lunch included en route at a regional cuisine restaurant. We will travel on to MADRID where we will be arriving towards the end of the day. Then we include transfer to Plaza Mayor where you can enjoy at some typical taverns.

Day 4: Madrid Madrid city tour. Stroll through the Retiro Park. Visit to the Las Ventas bullring. Evening transfer. The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through the centre of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city centre, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. A visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is next. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about the tradition of the “corridas” at the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. At sunset we will provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving different cuisines, such as local Spanish food, international and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice. At the end of the evening we will return to the hotel together.

Day 5: Madrid, Zaragoza (saragossa), Poblet, Barcelona Monastery of Poblet, rack train to Montserrat. In the morning we leave for Aragón over the lands of Castile. In ZARAGOZA we stop briefly to see the Pilar Basilica. We continue to the Monastery of Poblet, surrounded by its walls in a beautiful site that is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (entrance and guided tour included). We then proceed to the Monastery of Montserrat where you will go up the mountain on a rack train to see its fantastic scenery. Following this we will continue to BARCELONA, arriving in the late- afternoon. Note: In the winter months, from November to March, due to the shorter days, we will not visit the Monastery of Poblet in order to reach Montserrat in the daylight.

Day 6: Barcelona, Girona 

City tour of Barelona. Overnight in Girona. In the morning we enjoy a city tour, its Ramblas, the works of Gaudí, and memories of the Olympic Games. Time at leisure. At the end of the afternoon we will go to the north of Catalonia. A stroll in GIRONA and its very beautiful historical centre. Its colourful houses stand out, as well as the old Jewish quarter and Cathedral.City tour of Barelona. Overnight in Girona. In the morning we enjoy a city tour, its Ramblas, the works of Gaudí, and memories of the Olympic Games. Time at leisure. At the end of the afternoon we will go to the north of Catalonia. A stroll in GIRONA and its very beautiful historical centre. Its colourful houses stand out, as well as the old Jewish quarter and Cathedral.City tour of Barelona. Overnight in Girona. In the morning we enjoy a city tour, its Ramblas, the works of Gaudí, and memories of the Olympic Games. Time at leisure. At the end of the afternoon we will go to the north of Catalonia. A stroll in GIRONA and its very beautiful historical centre. Its colourful houses stand out, as well as the old Jewish quarter and Cathedral.

Day 7: Girona, Careers Of Light, Chambery Provenzal region in France. We leave for France, crossing Provence. We stop in ARLES, a small world heritage city where we will remember Van Gogh, and can see its Roman theatre and small Romanesque churches. Time for a stroll and lunch. We carry on and include admission to CARRIERES DE LUMIERE, an impressive show of art, image and sound underground, in former quarries. And at the end of the afternoon, a stop in LA GARDE ADHEMAR, a typical, magnificently conserved village of Provence, with great views of the Rhone valley. CHAMBERY, arrival and accommodation in the charming capital of Savoie, a medieval city with a beautiful old town and great castle.

Day 8: Chambery, Geneva, Gruyeres, Gstaad Switzerland with Lakes and Mountains. Chocolate factory. Today we travel to GENEVA, Switzerland. Our guide will take you to visit the Palace of Nations (the headquarters of the United Nations in Europe), the pretty English Garden with its clock made of flowers, and the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe. After this we continue to CHILLON CASTLE (entrance included), this medieval castle built in the waters of a lake. Moving on to the picturesque walled village of GRUYERE, famous worldwide for its cheese. Nearby are a few of the main chocolate factories in Switzerland (NESTLE amongst them), we will visit the Cailler Chocolate Factory, with tasting included! Travelling along small roads surrounded by mountainous countryside and picturesque wooden villages, we will reach the pretty little village of GSTAAD.

Day 9: Gstaad, Grindelwald, Lucerne, Zurich Swiss Alpine scenery with glaciers and mountains. Grindelwald, cable car and lunch included. Lucerne. Today’s journey takes us through beautiful high mountain scenery. We pass Interlaken and go around its beautiful lake. We arrive in GRINDELWALD, time for a coffee before taking the cable car up the mountain, Grindelwald First. Walk around freely enjoying the stunning views, experience the bridge into the void, an ideal place to be seduced by the Swiss Alpine scenery surrounded by its glaciers and mountains. After lunch (included) we continue to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Continuing to ZURICH, where there is time for a stroll in the centre before going to the hotel.

Day 10: Zurich, Burglen, Lugano, Morcote, Milan We will know the town of William Tell. Pictoresque villages as Morcote. Shores of Como. In the morning we will travel to BURGLEN, the tiny village where William Tell was born, we will visit the chapel of the XVI century with paintings illustrating his life. Afterwards continue to the enchanting little town of MORCOTE, with its houses made of stone and covered with flowers. Next, we enter Italy and make a stop in Como, on the shores of a lake. The city highlights a Gothic Cathedral. On to MILAN, where our guide will take you to the impressive Duomo Square. Time for dinner at one of the restaurants offering a wide range of international cuisines. After dinner, transfer back to the hotel.

Day 11: Milan, Pisa, Rome Coast of Liguria, Leaning Tower of Pisa.Today we continue our journey towards PISA. On a little tourist train, we will travel to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where there will be time to admire one of the most alluring and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the well-known Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then, we continue to Rome, arriving at the end of the afternoon.

Day 12: Rome City tour of Rome. Roman Coliseum and Vatican City. Evening transfer. In the morning, we will have a tour of the city, which will be a great introduction to “The Eternal city”. We enter the tiny state of the Vatican. The Vatican City is a principal centre of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. We will also enter the Roman Coliseum (admission price included), the principal symbol of Rome. This impressive con­struction dates back 2,000 years and will transport us in time so that we can learn about ancient society in the Roman Empire. In the evening we will transfer you to the Via Cavour area, where you will find many interna­tional restaurants to enjoy your dinner at. After dinner return to the hotel.

Day 13: Rome, Florence Tour with a local expert from Florence. View from Piazzale Michelangelo. Today we will leave Rome, heading north. This route has beautiful landscapes. Arriving in FLORENCE, we head straight to the impressive Piazzale Michelangelo. In the evening we take a tour with a local expert, walking through the historic centre, taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. This city is truly an outdoor museum. Enjoy some leisure time to explore. In the evening you will have time for dinner, as, in this district you can find many restaurants serving international cuisine.

Day 14: Florence, Venice Boat on Venice’s Canal. Visit and admission to the St. Mark´s Basilica. Admire the technique of crafting Murano Glass. Today we enjoy stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains. We will arrive in VENICE and take the boat and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we will visit the marvellous St. Mark´s Square and enter the Basilica (entrance included). Afterwards, we will visit the Murano Glass Factory. It is fascinating to see the technique of how this ancient glass is made. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore. Accommodation in the Mestre district.

Day 15: Venice, Innsbruck, Kitzbuhel Breathtaking landscapes. Dinner included. We will depart from Venice, travelling to Austria!. Arrival to INNSBRUCK, time to stroll in the historic centre and have lunch. After this, we travel along a very pretty scenic road between the mountains to KITZBÜHEL – Arrival and time to see this picturesque little village, a famous ski resort where we can enjoy the snow for a large part of the year! Free time. Dinner included (vegetarian option possible).Note: In case of few travellers on the trip, the journey from Venice to Innsbruck may be done by a train.

Day 16: Kitzbuhel, Salzburg, Vienna Alpine cable car. Salzburg, the city of Mozart. Fantastic scenery. Cruise on a lake. Departing in the morning, we include a cable car ride up to the high mountains that surround Kitzbuhel, with snow 9 months a year, fantastic scenery; in summer, those who wish may visit the “alpine flower garden”. We will continue to explore Austria, traveling between the mountains, and arriving in SALZBURG. Our guide will accompany us through the beautiful streets of this city’s historic centre, declared a World Heritage site. We make our way between lakes and mountains in the next stage. Our next stop is in ST. WOLFGANG, a famous place of pilgrimage in Austria. We continue to TRAUNKIRCHEN with its beautiful Traunsee Lake, where we take a cruise to see four castles, disembarking in GMUNDEN. After this we continue to VIENNA, arriving in the late afternoon.

Day 17: Vienna Gardens of the immense Schön­brunn Palace. Today we take a scenic visit around this impressive city with a local expert. Here we experience its majestic avenues, its palaces and the vibrant city centre. Then we head directly to Schönbrunn Palace, where visitors can stroll around and enjoy its beautiful gardens. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon of leisure in the city centre. In the evening we will go to the City Hall Squareto enjoy the nightlife in the neighbouring streets. Here you will get the opportunity to take dinner.

Day 18: Vienna, Budapest Cruise on the Danube, city tour of Budapest, evening transfer. We have an approximately three-hour journey to BUDAPEST, Hungary. Arriving at around 11:30, we will discover Budapest (known as the “Queen of the Danube”) on a boat tour along the river. Budapest is divided by the Danube River, with historic Buda on one side and cosmopoli­tan Pest on the opposite side. Time for lunch, followed by a scenic tour of the city. After the tour enjoy some leisure time. At the end of the day we finish in the lively area of Vaci Utca, where there are lots of opportunities to take your dinner.

Day 19: Budapest, Bratislava, Prague Time to explore Bratislava. Czech landscapes. Evening transfer in Prague.We will leave Budapest for BRATISLAVA, the capital of Slovakia and a city alongside the Danube. With an attractive historic centre, take time to see the city and enjoy lunch. After lunch we will continue our journey to the Czech Republic, PRAGUE. Arriving in the evening, we will make our way to the Old Town Square. This central location provides a great introduction to Prague, full of energy and touristic activities. You can take your dinner at one of the restaurants offering international cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian and Italian. Return to hotel.

Day 20: Prague City tour of Prague. Visit to Castle. Boat tour along the river. Today we will visit the capital, Prague, the Baroque jewel of Europe. Our local expert will provide an informative city tour, which will include outstanding monuments. During the visit we walk through Prague Castle (admission included). Subsequently, we shall take a boat tour on the Vltava River. In the afternoon enjoy some free time to explore the city. In the evening, we will enjoy more time in the historic city centre and there will be an opportunity for you to take dinner. Return to hotel.

Day 21: Prague, Lauf, Wurzburg, Frankfurt Bavarian Germany. We leave for Germany. In the region of Bavaria, we will see LAUF AN DER PEGNITZ, a picturesque little village which stands out because of its busy Market Square and Castle. After this we will carry on to WURZBURG, with time for lunch and to see this Bavarian city on the banks of the Maine River, a former bishopric centre and now a very busy university city. Our journey continues to FRANKFURT. Explore the historic city and choose one of the many international restaurants. Go to the hotel.

Day 22: Frankfurt, Cruise On The River Rhine, Cologne (köln), Amsterdam Rhine cruise included. Today we will take a small Cruise on the Rhine, between the villages of RUDESHEIM and ST. GOAR, undoubtedly the river’s most picturesque section. After this we will travel to COLOGNE, a city which stands out for its immense gothic cathedral. Then on to the Netherlands. Arriving to AMSTERDAM in the late afternoon.

Day 23: Amsterdam Picturesque typical village of Volendam. Boat on the IJsselmeer lake. City tour of Amsterdam. Today we have a very exciting day in the Netherlands. We will go to Zaanse Schans with its mills, canals and its typical houses. Next VOLENDAM, a very picturesque fishing village. A short boat trip from Volendam, will take us to MARKEN (an island that was joined to the mainland by a fixed dike), where the houses there are built on stilts. After this, we travel to AMSTERDAM where we will enjoy a panoramic visit of the city to see its narrow canals, its official buildings and parks. We will also see the technique of diamond cutting. A large part of the visit will be done on foot, the information will be given through headphones. Time for dinner in Rembrandtplein, an area with many restaurants from all corners of the world and near the red-light district with its liberal values. Go to the hotel.

Day 24: Amsterdam, Brussels, Bruges, Paris Feeling Belgium. Today we will leave for BRUSSELS, taking time in the Grand Place and making a stop to photograph the Atomium. Continuing to BRUGES, the marvellous Flemish city known as the Venice of the North. Time for lunch. Our journey will take us to France. Arriving in PARIS at the end of the day. Note: If you start or end your trip in Paris, we advise you to book an extra day or two in this city. This way you will be able to visit Disneyland, Versailles and other places of interest.

Day 25: Paris Paris City tour. Climb to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Boat ride along the Seine. Evening transfer. Today we will take you on a guided tour in which you will discover the history, main boulevards and the breathtaking monuments of the city of Paris. We will stop at the Eiffel Tower where you will have the opportunity to climb up to the second floor of this remarkable wrought-iron monument (ticket admission included). The tour will end with a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides north and south Paris. Enjoy an afternoon at your own leisure to explore and relax! At sunset you can grab dinner in the Latin Quarter, a very picturesque and historic area where a wide variety of international cuisines await you. We will then return to hotel. Note: There might be very long lines to climb the Eiffel Tower. For operational reasons, if deemed appropriate, the climb can be made at a different time of the day (or on Monday).

Day 26: Paris Time at leisure. We will start the day by going to the centre of Paris, to the area of the Louvre Museum. Enjoy some leisure time to explore. If you wish, we can accompany you to Benlux, one of the most complete and best-known perfumeries in Paris. Note: For those who are interested, an optional excursion to Disneyland Paris is available. End of our services. Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.

Airfare from and to the US, Insurance, Visa fees, optional excursions, optional activities and services are not included.

This trip is organized by Travel Around the World Together Group, owned and operated by Global Travelers Society, Inc. a non-profit organization, all rights reserved.

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June 10, 2020: King Felipe and Queen Letizia held a videoconference with the Taxi sector

Don Felipe and Doña Letizia have maintained their preferential interest in recent weeks with those who have guaranteed essential services for citizens. And a primary sector, also during confinement, has been that of Transport, which has guaranteed the mobility of people and goods to supply the population. In successive conversations with representatives of ports, airports and rail, road and suburban transport, in contact with AENA, RENFE, the Association of Air Lines, EMT and the Madrid Metro and the Transport Business Committee. Today with the top managers of the taxi sector. FEDETAXI and ANTAXI account for one hundred percent of the licenses and taxi workers in Spain, both self-employed and salaried entrepreneurs.

The associative representatives have explained to the Kings that during the month of February the taxi drivers already began to notice the effects in a sensible way, when they received the news of the epidemic that came from Asia. During that month, congresses, fairs and meetings were canceled or postponed. At the beginning of March, the activity was halted at Renfe stations, ports, airports, transport interchanges and points of generation of habitual high demand for travelers.

There was a drastic drop in mobility according to data from the General Directorate of Traffic, recorded at the beginning of the state of alarm. In the accesses to cities, passenger traffic decreased 67%, and 61.29% for long-distance trips. The reduction in traffic in cities like Madrid was 71.3% and Barcelona produced similar figures. These figures increased until, at the height of the pandemic and the restriction of the fundamental right to mobility (the first days of April), it has reached practically 90%, gradually recovering up to 50% in which We found it in the last days of May.

The collapse of the urban circulation of taxis has been absolute. The sector itself estimates the request for services by applications or stations at only 10% compared to the usual until practically the last week of May, discounting those services that have been carried out free, voluntarily and in solidarity for health workers and other essential personnel.

Some cities have taken measures to reduce the supply of taxis such as, for example, Seville where only 25% of the fleet could work daily, Barcelona 20%, Madrid up to 50%, Calviá 20%, Jaén 25%, Puerto de Santa María 50%, Fuerteventura 20%, and thus hundreds of Spanish municipalities. Consequently, the economic activity and the turnover of taxi drivers have been until the end of May around 10-20% of the normal figures. Activity has been less than 75% of normal, and is now going back to 20-40%, according to the Autonomous Communities.

During the health emergency, the Taxi has been providing services mainly for the elderly, hospitals, patients, nurses, doctors, often altruistically and disinterestedly. When there has been compensation from the Administration, it has been returned to compensate for the deficit in sanitary material. This performance has occurred throughout Spain.

The representatives of FEDETAXI and ANTAXI contemplate the current situation, which is still very complicated, and it will take a long time to reactivate the activity and return to relative normality. As for all clients, the service projections in the months that remain until the end of the year are not rosy, so that the red numbers in the sector would continue.

A reduction in traffic is expected in areas of demand such as airports, ports and train or bus stations, hotels, etc., due to a collapse of national and international tourism; the possible cancellation of all kinds of events such as festivals, concerts, popular parties, congresses, sports events; the fall of "the night"; or the promotion of telework.

In smaller or less tourist cities and in rural areas, where taxi revenues are much lower than large capitals, the direct and indirect costs of the activity will exceed the income or reduce the net return on the activity to levels insufficient for subsistence .

Although a transfer of passengers from public transportation to the taxi is also expected, with the number of potential taxi users growing - for fear of the spread of COVID19, it is not estimated that this represents an increase in turnover of more than 8-12%.

The taxi sector in Spain is made up of 63,494 taxi license holders, of whom 98.3% are self-employed, and around 35,000 salaried drivers, supporting 100,000 families throughout Spain.

Taxi drivers are grouped into two associations: FEDETAXI, which represents 61% of licenses; and ANTAXI, which represents 39% of the licenses.

FEDETAXI (Spanish Taxi Federation) was established in 2012 as a group of associations or organizations of taxi drivers from the different provinces or communities of Spain with the purpose of defending, promoting and promoting the interests of taxi drivers and the organizations or associations that form part of it. It is made up of the Madrid Auto Taxi Association, the Castilian-Leon Taxi Federation, the Andalusian Federation of Autonomous Taxi Drivers, the Union of Autonomous Taxi Drivers of Catalonia, the Taxi Association of the Balearic Islands, the Taxi Free Self Employed Union with offices also in Valencia and Galicia, the Provincial Association of Taxi Drivers of Zaragoza, and the Confederation of Taxis on the Costa del Sol. Together they include more than 60 taxi drivers' associations.

In addition, FEDETAXI is part at the national level of the National Federation of Autonomous Workers (ATA) and within the European Union, of the Taxi Europe Alliance (TEA) where, among others, taxi drivers from Italy, Portugal, and in which FEDETAXI holds the presidency.

The current (acting) president of FEDETAXI is Miguel Ruano Bravo, first vice president of the entity, as long as the current electoral process of the federation ends.

ANTAXI (National Taxi Association) is an Organization that has the presence of Associations from the various Autonomous Communities, whose objectives are the fight against intrusion and unfair competition; ensure that the taxi is of universal, plural and quality access; defense of the taxi as a public service; and the development of regulations that protect the activity.

It has a presence in practically all the Autonomous Communities. The Associations that are part of ANTAXI are the Autonomous Confederation of Taxis of the Valencian Community, the Basque Taxi Federation, the Professional Taxi Federation of Madrid, the Independent Taxi Federation of the Balearic Islands, the Cantabrian Taxi Federation, the Independent Association of Taxi Drivers, Self Employers of Navarra, Agrupació Taxi Companys (Barcelona), Radio Taxi Aragón, Association of Taxi Drivers of La Rioja, Radio Taxi Mérida, Associació del Taxi Intermunicipal de Catalunya, Radio Taxi Murcia, Rural Taxi Associations of Seville and Córdoba.

The president is Julio Sanz. Borja Musons is the vice president and the president of the Basque Taxi Federation.

The taxi is a public service of general interest within the municipalities and, therefore, it is the municipalities that have the main powers over it and determine the maximum number of taxi licenses in each of the municipalities according to their volume of population or other objective parameters. It is appreciated how Madrid and Barcelona are the cities with the highest number of licenses, with 15,000 and 10,000 licenses, respectively.

Regarding the distribution of energy sources, for example, Madrid has 4,295 hybrid taxis (27.62%), 2,784 LPG-powered (17.89%) and 8,135 (52%) with a diesel engine, while pure electric ones (BEV) barely reach 20 vehicles. The Barcelona Municipal Area has 3,221 hybrid vehicles (30.71%), 797 LPG (7.60%) and 6,201 (59.12%) diesel. The average age of the fleet in the capitals is close to 6.4 years, with a 10-year limit for all taxi vehicles. FEDETAXI believes that the sector needs a strong impetus for the green transition and would be a great "test bed" for the electrification of urban mobility.

Taxi drivers' taxation is subject to the direct estimation regime (modules) of personal income tax and VAT. The average income of a taxi driver, before taxes, is not homogeneous, varying greatly between cities and Autonomous Communities, ranging from 16,000 to 36,000 euros. The dependence on tourism, events, leisure and hospitality activities exceeds, on average, one third of its turnover, even reaching double in tourist towns and large capitals.

The taxi sector has been dragging a strong crisis due to the emergence of the liberalized rental vehicle with driver (VTC) modality from 2009 to 2015, which has gone from 2,500 vehicles to almost 17,000 throughout Spain. The emergence of digital platforms has produced a high degree of disruption and competition from VTCs with taxi drivers. In recent years there has been a conflict that has taken to the streets and to the political and judicial sphere, and even to the European institutions, without having yet fully settled. This is the complex context - marked by the technological and digital revolution and the changes in user habits - that the COVID pandemic has impacted19.

Participants in the videoconference with the Kings:

• FEDETAXI representatives:

   • Miguel Ruano Bravo, vice president FEDETAXI (acting president), president of the Andalusian federation of autonomous taxi drivers (FAAT) and active taxi driver in Córdoba.

   • Ángel Julio Mejía Noguerales, president of the Madrid taxi union (AGATM), candidate for the presidency of FEDETAXI and active taxi driver in Madrid.

   • Emilio Domínguez Del Valle. Lawyer and technical secretary of FEDETAXI and National Land Transport Advisor (MITMA) for the taxi sector.

• ANTAXI representatives:

   • Julio Sanz, president of ANTAXI and active taxi driver in Madrid

   • Borja Musons, Vice President of ANTAXI and President of the Basque Taxi Federation

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Manresa Municipality Tour Guide, Distance, Attractions & Weather Destination

About Manresa Municipality destination: Manresa is a Municipality / town which is placed in Spain country, Europe. Manresa Municipality nearest major city is Barcelona city which is also the second largest populated and economy hub of the Spain country. Manresa Municipality is a nice place to explore local Spain people culture, daily life and social activities.

Distance from Manresa Municipality: Manresa Municipality is very good connected to other Spain regional places via train and road transport.

Manresa Municipality is just 56.5 KM distance from Barcelona city.

Manresa Municipality is just 80.1 KM distance from Mataro city.

Manresa Municipality is just 121.7 KM distance from Girona city.

Manresa Municipality is just 50.9 KM distance from Vic city.

Manresa Municipality is just 259.7 KM distance from Zaragoza city.

Manresa Municipality is just 114.3 KM distance from Lleida city.

Manresa Municipality is just 109.2 KM distance from Tarragona city.

Manresa Municipality is just 575.6 KM distance from Madrid city.

Spain Tour: It is a very well idea to Spain country tour which situated in south western of the Europe region. Spain is a developed country which some major cities are Madrid capital city, Barcelona city, Seville city and Valencia city. Spain neighbour countries are Portugal country in western, France country in northern, Morocco country in southern and Andorra country in northern.

Lots of people come to Spain to explore its local people daily life. Summer and winter both seasons are well to spend time in Spain which the most famous cities are Madrid city and Barcelona city where come largest number foreign countries tourist. Madrid is the central capital city and Barcelona is a port city and commercial city. Spain country is all over world famous to its unique cultures activities such as tomato festivals and bull fighting. Europe holiday trip booking, Japan holiday trip and Switzerland holiday trip booking.

How can come to Manresa Municipality: The city is very good connected to other Spain domestic places and European countries via water, air, train and road transport. Other countries people can come to city via air transport which nearest international airport and seaport is located in Barcelona city.

Air Transport: Sabadell Airport is a regional airport where people can get air transport to other domestic places of the Spain country. Sabadell Airport is just 42.2 Km distance from Municipality of Manresa.

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the nearest main international airport where passengers can get air flights to foreign countries and regional places also. Barcelona airport is just 62.3 KM distance from Municipality of Manresa.

Road Transport: Spain is a developed country where has excellent road transport network to joint villages, cities and towns.

Train Transport: Manresa Municipality local train transport where passengers can get trains to other regional places of the country.

Manresa Municipality tourists attractions: Near of the Manresa Municipality has many famous places which some are Parc Natural de la Muntanya de Montserrat - National park, Parc Natural de Sant Llorenc del Munt i l'Obac - Nature preserve, Serra de Castelltallat - National park, Tina del camí del Flequer II - Historical landmark, Sant Sebastia de Montmajor - Historical landmark, Ermita de Sant Sadurní de Gallifa - Historical landmark, Monestir Sant Benet de Bages - Monastery, Saltamos Village - Skydiving center etc.

Manresa Municipality famous Restaurants & accommodations: Manresa Municipality has some luxury and budget types of hotels to stay days and nights.  The Municipality some popular restaurants are Restaurant Las Vegas, El Golut - Tapas bar, LAIDA - Restaurant, Porta Ferro - Restaurant, El Golut - Tapas bar, Vermuteria Santa Rita - Restaurant, La Santa Brasa - Restaurant, ATIQ - Restaurant, Cal Moline - Bakery and Cake Shop, Bar Pardal - Tapas bar, Espai Niwaka - Japanese restaurant etc.

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Aljafería Palace

Aljafería Palace is located in Zaragoza, Spain. The medieval Islamic palace was built in the 11thcentury. The palace was completed by Abu Jaffar Al-Muqtadir during the Banu Hud dynasty and served as his residence. After the reconquest of Zaragoza in 1118 by Alfonso of Aragon, the palace became the residence of the Christian kings of Aragon and was used as a royal residence. In 1492, the palace served as a luxury hotel for Catholic Monarchs, and in 1593, it served as a military fortress. The palace underwent sieges, which caused considerable damage. The palace was restored in the 20thcentury. The palace is 70 X 70 meters and surrounded by a wall and round towers. The oldest structure is the Troubadour Tower from the 9thcentury. This tower is a defensive structure with a quadrangular base and five levels. The castle also holds a mosque, elaborately carved north and south porticos, and the Chapel of San Martín, which was built by the Aragonese Christians in the mid 14thcentury and done in the Gothic Mudejar style. In the 15thcentury, the Catholic Monarchs had a new north wing constructed, which houses the throne room with its coffered ceiling and several waiting rooms for those wishing an audience with the king. The floors of these rooms are made of ceramic alfardones tiles. The palace boasts interlacing arches, carved stucco ornamentation, and taifa art. Currently, the palace houses the Parliament of Aragon. Aljafería Palace is open to the public at select times and dates. te

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Top 3 Road Trips in Spain – Rent a Car in Menorca and Get Started

Want to experience Spain in the most incredible way? Plan a road trip with your friends. With amazing landscapes, gorgeous coasts, UNESCO world heritage sites, Barcelona, secluded islands, and long summer days, Spain makes one of the perfect countries for road trips worldwide. And if you are not sure how to plan your journey, choose from these beautiful road-tripping routes. rent a 125/125cc Menorca

Rent a Car in Menorca from Binicars to Enjoy Spain like Never Before

Andalucía If you enjoy sunbathing, scaling mountains, white villages, and beaches, driving around Andalucía will give you pure joy. Andalucía is a place that offers you jaw-dropping landscapes, glorious cathedrals, medieval fortresses, and architecture that depicts the Spanish culture perfectly. A perfect road trip in Andalucía should cover the following places in the same order as written: Nerja, Malaga, Marbella, Gibraltar, Cadiz, Ronda, Seville, Cordoba, and Granada. car hire Mahon airport Total distance: 518 miles in 11 days.

Menorca Balearic Island With great weather, affordable plane tickets, fantastic food, secluded beaches, and cheap hire car services, Menorca is an attractive destination for a road trip. If you wish to stay away from people and enjoy a quiet Island life, unlike the touristy Ibiza and Majorca, rent a car in Menorca and have a blast of a road trip. It is a tiny island, untouched by the urban human civilization. A few favorite spots you must visit on your road trip to Menorca are Cami De Cavalls track, Ciutadella, Mahon, and Macarella Cove. A perfect road trip in Menorca should cover the following places in the same order as written: Mahon, Binibeca, Cala en Porter, Ciutadella, Cala en Tarqueta, Cala Pilar, Fornells, Menorca Island, and Monte Torro. Total Distance: Entire Island in 5 days.

Catalonia, Aragon, and the Basque Country This trip, starting from Barcelona, will take you through Spain’s most dynamic regions – driving along the foothills of the Pyrenees region into the incredible Basque region, where you will see Spain in a different romantic light. Then head to Costa Brava to experience European-style romantic hotels. Drive to Tarragona, a beautiful rocky hill above the Mediterranean Sea, looking over a fine medieval town and intriguing Roman ruins. Pamplona is exquisite, where Bullfights are quite the marvel. car hire Calan Porter

To enjoy a perfect road trip, cover the following places in the same order as written: Barcelona, Tarragona, Zaragoza, Pamplona, and Donostia San Sebastian.  Total Distance: 600 Kms in 7 days.

Ruta De La Plata Ruta De La Plata route is often called the road of silver, the longest highway in Spain and an ancient Roman road. The car drive will take you through the cities of Merida, running through Western Spain. The road trip is a replica of the American Route 66 Trip. You can also see the infamous Sandstones City of Salamanca here. Total Distance: 800 kms in 7 days.

While looking for Car Rental services in Menorca, check out Binicars’ exclusive fleets of hire cars. rent a scooter Menorca

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A ROAD TRIP WITH TOM HIDDLESTON WOULD INCLUDE...

Written by: Crispy Imagines.

Soundtrack: [including 4DX experience, which means ambient sounds] main theme / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 22 

Notes: This headcanon is set in summer (in case you’re reading this in other season). If you’d like one set in autumn, let me know by sending a message or an ask. Also, the road trip takes place around European countries like Italy, France and Spain (cause if I look further this would take forever). I swear I could’ve posted my goddamn 6hrs full playlist. No kiddin. <3 

Warnings:  I don’t truly believe this is a headcanon, it’s more like a story without prose haha. So, it’s a little bit long. That’s the only ‘warning’. Listen with headphones, preferably. 

It’s a sunny sunday morning in London. Tom and you are leaning on your bed, holding hands and with all the time in the world to enjoy yourselves. Cause it’s summer; he’s not working, you’re not working. [1]

“Our official first day of vacations”

Both walk down the stairs right to the kitchen and prepare some breakfast; coffee, cranberries’ pancakes, eggs with tomato and a slice of toasted bread. [2]

“Now what?”, Tom repeats Finding Nemo’s dialogue provoking you to laugh. 

“Summer vacations, maybe?” 

“At home?” 

Tom has that playful smile of him, standing up and driving you to the leaving room in excitement. Suddenly, he jumps into the couch with a bright smile and yells;

“Get your luggage ready, honey! We’re leaving to Anywhere!” [3]

Laughing, jumping and running all over the house. 

In the closet, Tom takes out a couple of suitcases and leaves you there to run down to the garage. 

“Where are we going?”

“Just grab what’s neccessary, not too much things, darling”, his voice screaming and therefore, echoing. 

Luggage ready and a bag with secret stuff Tom didn’t wanted you to see. 

Driving “to the airport!”

A sense of adventure peeking ahead. 

VIP flight tickets. 

Holding your hand and that playful smile again. Because this will be the time together both needed after all the hard work. 

Airplane take-off. [4]

Adventure mode on. 

Wine, laughs, soft kisses and a good movie during the flight. [5]

Landing on Rome. [6]

Rent a car and driving under the city lights towards a hotel. 

Leaving your luggage in the suite room and out to walk. 

“An evening in Roma”

Dining in a little restaurant/bistro; authentic pizza, italian pasta and a glass of wine. 

Italian food = a God’s blessing. 

Soft kisses before falling asleep in La Città Eterna.

"Wake up, sunshine”

Italian breakfast down a meson. [7]

“Wait. Aren’t we going to stay?”

That playful smile appearing again over his face. 

Changing the car to a Jeep Renegade.

Sunglasses on. 

“Ready?”

“For what?” 

Tom sits in the driver place and you take the co-driver’s.

Driving towards the highway. 

Buying at a convenience store (like 7-eleven) some water, a soda, chocolates, candies, and chips. Just some human energy for a 3 maybe 5-hours road trip. 

Opening the M&M’s and placing some on your hand to give them to Tom in his mouth. 

Singing old songs and weird songs out loud, gestures and hands dancing included. [8]

“Cause I’m Mr. Brightside!” [9]

Watching the first advertisement announcing the city Tom is driving you to. 

“La Toscana! Florencia”

Tom chuckles at your reaction. 

Not going right forward to Florencia, but instead visiting a town first. 

Finding a beautiful inn owned by a typical italian woman, loving and kind. 

Down in the little town, people don’t recognize Tom, which leads you to spend an authetic and beautiful afternoon. 

Surprisingly, there’s a wedding being celebrated and both are invited by the landlady. 

Being the leading dancing couple when ‘Sway’ is played. [10]

Going to sleep after 3 a.m. because of the party. 

“Wake up, love” 

Driving to Florencia.

Fancy italian breakfast in a fancy restaurant. [11]

Because Florence is fancy, and beauty. Art, art, art everywhere.  

Visiting the daydream art museum ‘Galleria degli Uffizi’, where’s found a collection of priceless works from the Italian Renaissance.

Next stop; Venecia! (Venice)

Towards the highways. 

More singing and weird talks about childhood. 

Watching the sunset while driving and listening to a beautiful calm song. [12]

Decide to camp in a wonderful meadow that diverted from the highway. 

That mysterious bag Tom brought has camping stuff and everything needed. 

An improvised picnic at night with food bought in little stores on your way. 

Wild kisses. Soft kisses. Midnight talks. [13]

More convenience stores.

Arriving to Venice. 

Trying Gelato. 

Gelato = a God’s gift to human race. 

Enjoying the city through those boats, its magical landscapes, colors, scence and food. [14] 

A short escape to Verona. 

“I am truly, madly, deeply, foolishly, completely in love with you”

“O Thomas, Thomas, wherefore art thou Thomas?”

Love, Shakespeare and Italy. You never have enough. 

Holding hands while walking as a love promise in the ‘City of Lovers’ 

More driving, but under the night sky with music surrounding you. [15]

Taking shifts to drive. Sometimes he does, sometimes you do. 

Tom extending his shift if he feels you’re tired to take yours. 

And it doesn’t matter, cause it’s your adventure together. 

Again, more convenience stores. 

Driving all the way to France without first stopping in Milan to go shopping.

Before leaving, diverting your way for a trip to Bergamo.

Camping near the mountains and waterfalls, into the woods. [main theme]

“Oh, to see without my eyes; the first time that you kissed me.”

Making love under the clear starry sky.  

“Wake up, darling”

Bye, Italy. We love you. 

“Sicilia! We’re coming back to Italy just to visit Sicilia, that’s for sure.” 

“Of couse, darling. It’s Vito Corleone’s land.” 

On the road, on the road, the road of your lives. [16]

“Turn right to take the highway to...” 

“Now?” 

“Yes! Now!” 

*Fast & Furious kind of scene*

Sunlight burning you inside because it’s summer.

“Viva la France!” [17]

Arriving to a little town before going to the big french cities. 

Showing your french skills. 

“Oui”

Trying authentic french macarons. 

Staying the night at a beautiful little inn. 

Dancing La Valse d’Amelie slowly in your room. [18] 

“Bonjour, mon amour.” (Good morning, my love)

French breakfast. 

Talking with the landlady about daily life.

Back to the road. 

“Are we driving to Paris?”

“Paris in the 20s?” 

“Sure! Cause I’m right here in a car with F. Scott Fitzgerald himself!”

Driving through all those daydream valleys and meadows. [19]

Miraculously, you arrive to The City of Love when it’s raining. 

Walking along the Seine... Paris in the rain. 

Stops raining. 

Visiting La Tour Eiffel. 

Fancy shopping.

“Au revoir, France!”

Next stop...

“Olé, España!” [20]

Excursion to the Basilica of Montserrat from Barcelona. 

Also to La Sagrada Familia.

Acting as locals in a park at Zaragoza.

“Sí, sí, gracias”

Renting a little beach house at Playa de Andrín, Asturias.

Picnic at the beach. 

Tom and you playing with water like kids. 

Swimming until your body wrinkles by water. 

Reading and talking while his head lays on your legs.

Sunset and toast with spanish wine.

Trying paella and falling in love with its delicious mixture of flavors. [21]

Learning to dance Flamenco.

Failing plenty times until you get the rythm.

Conveniences stores (7-eleven) being the best place in the world because of the homemade candies.

“Muchas gracias por todo, España” (Thank you for everything, Spain) 

Your last night driving. And it’s towards Madrid, where you’ll later pick up a flight back home.

“Hey, we got to come back!” 

Driving at night in the rain. [22]

“Thank you for this, darling” 

“I love you, Thomas”

Landing in London. 

Of course, along your road trip, both bought several souvenirs and took photographs of every place and landscape.

Also, pictures of you two together, or eating, or sleeping, or doing whatever thing. 

Back home. 

“Uff”, throwing the luggage and yourselves over the couch.

If you’ve read all of this and still not eager to get out and have all those memories, then you didn’t listen to the whole 22 tracks. If you did, you’ve been a victim of my mental breakdown writing this and I don’t regret it haha

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Top 10 World Famous Living Architects

In this article, we shall explore the famous architects that are behind the world-famous buildings. Their talent and unique mindset made their work creative and mindblowing. The fact that they are out there creating many more projects is admirable. The legacy these architects hold will forever be here and the extraordinary buildings they’ve created will be the proof of it.

1. Frank Gehry

Amazingly, one of the most well-known architects in the world, Frank Gehry, first became well-known for creating his own home

One of the earliest examples of deconstructive architecture is said to be The Gehry Residence in Santa Monica, California

Gehry’s house has long been a source of admiration because it was constructed from such unusual elements as corrugated steel and chain-link fencing

Since then, among Gehry’s several well-known creations include the Cinematheque Francaise in Paris, France, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles, the titanium-clad Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain (shown), the New World Center in Miami Beach, Florida, and many others

Gehry is currently the National Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial’s designer

2. I.M. Pei

I.M. Pei, who was born in China, is without a doubt one of the most incredible and well-known architects on the entire globe

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the west wing of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Fragrant Hill Hotel in China, the Mile High Center in Denver, Colorado, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, and the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris, are just a few examples of his classic and thought-provoking designs

For his contributions to the realm of architecture, Pei received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1983

Even though Pei stopped working as an architect on a full-time basis in 1990, he now consults for his sons’ firm, Pei Partnership Architects

3. Zaha Hadid

The world’s most well-known female architect, Zaha Hadid, has established herself as a fantastic role model for women in the traditionally male-dominated profession of architecture

Hadid, an Iraqi-born architect who studied at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon and the School of Architecture in London, is known for designing well-known structures like Glasgow’s Riverside Museum, the Guangzhou Opera House, and the aquatics center for the London Olympics

Hadid won the Pritzker Architecture Prize for a pavilion in Zaragoza, Spain, in 2004, becoming the first female architect to do so

4. Renzo Piano

Italian architect Renzo Piano is best known for his work on museums; he also designed the New York Times Building in Manhattan, the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, the NEMO science museum in Amsterdam, the Auditorium Parc della Musica in Rome, and The Shard in London, which is currently the tallest skyscraper in the European Union

And The Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris is perhaps Piano’s most notable design, for which the New York Times claimed that he had “turned the architecture world upside down

5. Jean Nouvel

French architect Jean Nouvel is known for creating some of the most popular and well-known structures on the entire globe

The expansion of the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, Spain; the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the Copenhagen Concert Hall in Denmark; the Doha Tower skyscraper in Qatar

Nouvel won the 2008 Pritzker Architecture Prize for the Torre Agbar skyscraper in Barcelona

Nouvel is a founding member of Syndicat de l’Architecture, the top French union for architects

Several projects, notably the new Abu Dhabi location of the Louvre Museum, are currently being worked on by Nouvel

6. Sir David Chipperfield

It’s no surprise that Sir David Chipperfield is one of the most incredible architects in the world with work in more than 20 nations across four continents

Chipperfield, a British architect with offices also in Berlin, Milan, and Shanghai, is primarily responsible for the design of a number of museums, hotels, and governmental structures, including the Museum of Modern Literature in Marbach, Germany, the Valentino New York Flagship store, America’s Cup Building in Valencia, Spain, the Neues Museum in Berlin, the Liangzhu Culture Museum in China, and numerous others

More impressively, Chipperfield’s works have won over 100 awards in the fields of architecture and design, including the esteemed RIBA Stirling Prize (2007), the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture (2011), and the Deutscher Architekturpreis (2011)

7. Santiago Calatrava

Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, who is renowned for his distinctive neo-futuristic design, has completed approximately 100 structures over more than three decades

Though bridges and train stations made up the bulk of his early work, he is also well known for a wide range of theatres, hotels, sports arenas, and museums

The Athens Olympic Sports Complex in Athens, Greece; the Liege-Guillemins railway station in Liege, Belgium; the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; the Chords Bridge at the entrance to Jerusalem in Israel; the Alamillo bridge in Sevilla, Spain; the Athens Olympic Sports Complex in Athens, Greece; the Alamillo bridge in Sevilla, Spain;

Numerous honours have been given to Calatrava’s work, such as the Auguste Perret Prize, the AIA Gold Medal, and the European Prize for Architecture

8. Moshe Safdie

Moshe Safdie, an architect, urban planner, educator, thinker, and author who was born in Israel but has lived most of his life in Canada, has long been regarded as a major force in the field of architecture

Dramatic curves, geometric patterns, and generous use of windows and greenery are all distinctive elements of Safdie’s architectural design

Over the course of his career, he has created more than 40 structures, some of the most amazing of which include the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, the Yad Vashern Holocaust History Museum in Jerusalem, the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh, and Habitat 67 in Quebec, Canada

9. Peter Zumthor

Swiss architect Peter Zumthor is well-known and esteemed for his uncluttered creations

Despite running a relatively tiny business in Haldenstein, Switzerland, Zumthor has built up a rather amazing portfolio that includes, among other things, the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London, the Cloud Rock Wilderness Lodge in Moab, Utah, and Therme Vals in Graubunden, Switzerland

Over sixteen important prizes have been given to Zumthor’s work in the past three decades, with the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Architecture (2006), the Pritzker Prize (2009), and the RIBA Royal Gold Medal among the most notable (2013)

10. Tom Wright

Tom Wright is one of the top ten most incredible architects, despite the fact that he only has one significant piece of work to his name

Wright, who is based in London, has spent the majority of his career leading Atkins, a global engineering, design, planning, and architectural design firm

Wright was appointed design director for the Jumeirah Beach Resort in Dubai in 1993

For this project, he created the distinctive Burj Al Arab (Tower of the Arabs), which is today among the most recognizable structures in the world

The Burj Al Arab, which was constructed to resemble the sail of a dhow (a traditional Arabic ship), is meant to honour both Dubai’s maritime history and its forward-thinking modernization

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