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  1. Medieval Town of Segovia

    Blog: Snaps and Flip Flops - 9 August 2010

    June 18, 2010 - Segovia was like a blast from the past, with the roman aqueduct right in the middle of the town center, the cobblestone streets, the grand old cathedral and a fortress overlooking vast green fields. All you need are people in costume, and its straight out of a movie set, like one of those medieval towns in Disney cartoons. And the food! If you're a meat lover, Segovia's conchinillo, a slow roasted suckling pig, is certainly a must try. It is one of the most succulent pork I've ever tasted (next to the Philippine lechon, of course!).

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  2. Our Trip to Segovia – Part II

    Blog: Hola Valencia - 29 April 2010

    Hotels and Hostels in Segovia Segovia is an extremely picturesque city. I really couldn’t stop taking shots while we were there, and have so many great images that we had to split it up into two posts. Enjoy this second glance of the wonderful city an hour north of Madrid. Our first post on Segovia [...]

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  3. Our Trip to Segovia

    Blog: Hola Valencia - 27 April 2010

    Don’t miss out: Our trip to Segovia part II Hotels and Hostels in Segovia In 2010, we’re making good on our promise to see more of Spain! We recently spent a weekend in the gorgeous medieval city of Segovia, an hour north of Madrid. The entire casco antiguo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and [...]

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  4. Day tripping from Madrid

    Blog: The Adventures of D - 19 April 2010

    Madrid is nearly dead smack in the middle of Spain, so naturally, day trips from the capital are easy both in terms of closeness and bus/train schedules. There are two main options for traveling in Spain — the bus and the train. Recently, a high-speed train was added, and while it gets you places far [...]

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  5. To Busk or Not to Busk: Making Money as a Musician on the Streets of Spain

    Blog: Jamón, jamón: Alice's Gastronomic Adventures - 20 February 2010

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  6. Restaurante Jose Maria, Segovia, Spain

    Blog: An American in London - 1 March 2009

    Our one wine-free day during our Ribera del Duero trip last week was when we flew into Madrid and hopped on the AVE train to meet our friends Colleen and Mike in Segovia. We spent a day there to eat a long lunch and do a little sightseeing before driving to Castrillo de Duero, our [...]

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