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"Pilgrimage" is a strange notion to our modern, practical minds. How many of us have walked to a distant holy place in order to draw nearer to God? Yet the pilgrimage experience is growing these days in various parts of the world.
Seeking to take stock of his life, Kevin Codd set out in July 2003 on a pilgrimage that would profoundly change his life. To the Field of Stars tells the fascinating story of his unusual spiritual and physical journey on...
7) Only in Spain: a foot-stomping, firecracker of a memoir about food, Flamenco, and falling in love
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A sparky, witty and thoroughly enjoyable memoir of a girl who fell in love with flamenco dance and with Spain.
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374 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 20 cm
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This book picks up where crowdsourcing leaves off, covering the flashpacker skills you need for spur-of-the-moment trips to Europe's top destinations. Book cheap flights online, find rooms at AirBnB, and catch a ride with Uber. Head to the most popular hostels for a ready-made, real-life social network. Learn which cities match your interests and which can be easily combined for a longer trip.
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The Rough Guide to Spain is the definitive guide to this captivating country, with in-depth coverage of everything from its classic cities to hidden island beaches. The introduction will help you choose where to go and what to see, inspired by dozens of stunning photos. The Things Not To Miss section runs through all the must-sees, while the Itineraries guide you around the country's highlights. Navigation through the book and on the ground is aided...
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816 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm + 1 colored map (folded)
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"Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Spain, including Barcelona's hippest neighborhoods, Madrid's top museums, and Andalusia's white villages. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip or your fifth."--back cover.
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304 pages ; 22 cm
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Traces the author's research into her family story after discovering that her ancestors were forced to renounce their Jewish faith in Inquisition-era Spain, describing her visit to the centuries-old Andalusian down of Arcos de la Frontera, where modern locals remain haunted by memories of past tragedies.
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295 pages : illustrations, map. ; 20 cm
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Chris, eternal optimist and itinerant sheep shearer, moves with his wife Ana to a mountain farm in Las Alpujarras, an oddball region in south of Spain. Misadventures gleefully unfold as Chris discovers that the owner has no intention of leaving and meets their neighbours, an engaging mix of peasant farmers and shepherds, travellers and ex-pats.
20) Barcelona
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226 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 18 cm + 1 pull-out map (folded).
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"Lonely Planet's Experience Barcelona is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Wonder at La Sagrada Familia, dine on tapas and paella, and get ready to enjoy one of Europe's most famed nightlife scenes - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Barcelona's best experiences and get away from the everyday!"--Publisher's description.
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