The Joys of a Trip to Spain

By Ryan Tanner

While I can only travel on a limited basis due to time constraints, money, and other commitments, I love to do it as often as I possibly can. Seeing other parts of the world really lends some insight into the way we live here and the way others live around the world.

My goal is to visit as many countries as possible, yet there's one that I'd like to visit over and over if my lifestyle should allow me to. I love this country and consider it my second home at this point.

The country I speak of is Spain, a beautiful European nation that I hope to go back to within the next year. My trip there was one of the best of my life, and I'd like to tell you some more about this great destination.

Nestled in the southern part of Europe below France, Spain is one of the more unique European countries. The scenery is beautiful, but the way they live is what I find most intriguing.

If you're a fan of beaches, you'll appreciate the fact that there's water bordering two sides of the country. On the East is the Mediterranean Sea, with the Southern coast of the country separated by a body of water between Spain and Africa.

The South of the country is a great resort district, with beaches, nightlife, and some great restaurants. Malaga and Marbella are two destinations worth visiting, as is Mijas, a picturesque coastal town in the South.

My favorite part of Spain, though, was Madrid. Modern yet traditional and true to the Spanish culture's roots, this gave me the most authentic Spanish experience of any of the cities.

I kept very busy in Madrid. Between the delicious restaurants and pastry shops, not to mention some great theater and museums, I had a blast in the nation's capital.

I could go on and on about Spain, but I'll leave it at that. There are some great airfare and hotel deals out right now, and I would definitely suggest considering Spain if you plan on traveling soon.

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