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Spring Break Part 1: Budapest, Hungary

Posted on 24 April 2014 by Casey Brown

Since Spain is a very Catholic country, our spring break this year fell a little later than what we’re accustomed to in the United States. Here spring break is called Semana Santa, or Holy Week, and always take place the week … Continue reading →

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Weekend trip to Amsterdam

Posted on 18 February 2014 by Casey Brown

On Friday morning I woke up at 4:00am to take my first trip out of Spain since I arrived a month and a half ago. Madrid’s metro rail doesn’t run at that hour, but luckily there’s a 24 hour shuttle service … Continue reading →

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