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The castle in the town of Alcala was a military castle with the most interesting and amusing story. Our local guide Lucia explained, “When the Catholics regained Spain, this military castle became property of the Catholic monarchs, Alfonso XI and Maria de Portugal.
DISCOVER MOREFrom Escher to Mondrian, from beer to diamonds, writer Willy Marbella and photographer Gabriel Dela Cruz were dazzled by everything there is to see in the Dutch capital.
DISCOVER MORE“It’s all Greek to me!” writer Willy Marbella, accompanied by photographer Gabriel Dela Cruz, echoed that ageless expression despite being a returning traveler. He took to the streets of this ancient city and was still amazed by the sights.
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Europe at its finest and grandest – this may just be the phrase that can capture the experience of writer Willy Marbella and photographer Gabriel Dela Cruz in the beautiful capital of Hungary.
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How much can one enamored traveler absorb of an enthralling place within the tight frame of just around two days? Is it even possible? We show you that it is.
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The city famous for its watchmaking industry, banking efficiency and Reformation legacy was among writer Willy Marbella and photographer Gabriel Dela Cruz’s essential Swiss stops.
DISCOVER MOREFrom the tangible to the intangible. From beholding the physical beauty of the Alhambra, to being dazzled by a flamenco performance, one can have a total Andalusian experience in this Spanish destination.
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When the triumphal march of Aida opera played, 16 horses came in strutting calmly. Two lines of eight horses did formations that intersected, crossed, looped, joined and parted from each other maintaining gait, distance and phase, all in unison.
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Celebrate this diverse destination, overflowing with a humbling history and infectious idiosyncrasies. Indulge in this city’s diverse enticements—from the West End’s theaters, galleries, and museums to the can’t-be-missed iconic spots of Westminster Walk and then on to the eclectic offerings of its quirky side.
DISCOVER MORELearn the story of one of the most vibrant towns and one of the most visited shrines in the world.
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This Spanish destination will have all your senses stirred, and you will inevitably find that creative spark in you – just look at what it did to Picasso.
DISCOVER MOREIt was quite amusing I was visiting a town that was my namesake. Even as young man, I was aware that the town of Marbella was where the European royalties and “perfumed crowd” went because of its constant sunny climate. It is home to the famous Porta Banus where Club Mediterranee, or Club Med for short, has its headquarters.
DISCOVER MOREDuring their ascent to an iconic part of the Swiss Alps, our writer Wilfred Marbella and photographer Gabriel Dela Cruz reached an all-time soulful high.
DISCOVER MOREUp in the saw-toothed mountains of Montserrat, the jagged peaks cradle a piece of heaven on earth where La Moreneta, a dark-skinned virgin, dwells.
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A traveler out in the capital tries to learn the ways of the French from morning to midnight.
DISCOVER MOREA family embarks on a cross-country journey in this European country loved for its waves and many wonders.
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This is the birth place of the bullfighting ring. But bullfighting itself traces its origins to the Roman empire where it was part of the gladiator games. After getting introduced to Isabelle, our local tour guide, we crossed the street from our hotel, and she pointed to a structure, saying, “This is the first bullfighting ring in Spain.” It is clearly a source of pride for the people of Ronda.
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The grandeur of art and culture shone all the more before the asianTraveler team in this captivating journey through one of Spain's largest cities.
DISCOVER MOREWhen writer-photographer Mary Rose A. Razon went on a trip to Spain, she was led by the desire to seek an exquisite dining destination revered for its foie gras. Read on to find out what became of her pilgrimage.
DISCOVER MOREBask in the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland, as Asian Traveler takes you down the lovely shores of the Swiss Riviera.
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With film photography, I will not be able to see the pictures I captured until I develop these in a dark room back home. Is it worth the anxiety of waiting for images that may not come out well? Check the photographs and see for yourself.
DISCOVER MOREOne thing that writer Wilfred Marbella with photographer Gabriel Dela Cruz realized in the Austrian capital was how privileged even the commoners are, equally immersed in the arts just as their rulers.
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