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Catedral de Sevilla (Seville Cathedral) is also known as "The Cathedral of St. Mary of the See." (Spain)

Inside Catedral de Sevilla – The World’s Largest Gothic Cathedral

November 1, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Catedral de Sevilla boggles the mind. Not only incredibly huge but also unbelievably magnificent inside! It’s the most stunning cathedral I’ve ever been to so far. Everything is incredibly gorgeous, from the dome ceilings to the columns and marble floors! I honestly had goosebumps as soon as I got in

Spain

The Intense Passion of Flamenco

October 28, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Do not miss a theatre performance of flamenco when visiting Sevilla. It is a must thing to do for every tourist, passerby, and sojourner in this southern city in Spain. You can catch a show in some restaurants and small theatres throughout the city. The bigger the theatre is, the more expensive the

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The City of Sevilla – View from La Giralda

October 27, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

From Tangier in Morocco, I took a fast ferry all the way to Tarifa in the southernmost part of Spain. It took 30 minutes, and the ferry ride was comfortable and clean. My ferry ticket includes a bus ride from Tarifa to the bus station in Algeciras. From there, I

Netherlands

Video – Amsterdam Canal Views

September 8, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I have a 6-hour layover at Amsterdam so I decided to get out of the airport and explored the city centre on foot. For almost three hours, I walked at my own pace, following the direction a Dutch friend told me to do to maximize my time. Right after I

England

Watch: London in Under Two Minutes

August 13, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I was in London for 6 days to do some sightseeing and see some old friends. I haven’t been able to post a blog entry on my London trip so, here’s a video of London in under two minutes. I have so many good photos and stores to tell about

Spain

Video – Things to See and Do in Salamanca

July 20, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I went to Salamanca last weekend – and it’s a charming little city full of legends and history. A short visit wasn’t really enough to explore the whole city but I managed to walk around its cobbled stones and quiet streets on my own while the rest of the tourists were

Spain

Don Quixote Tapestry at Palacio Real

July 9, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Don Quixote tapestry at Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is pretty impressive. These series of tapestries were commissioned by King Philip V. I think there were around 15 huge tapestries that were hanged on the halls of the eastern side of the palace. Each tapestry depicts a scene from Spain’s

Madrid Pride Parade 2016 - Madrid Orgullo 2016 Manifestacion

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Madrid Pride Parade 2016 – Madrid Orgullo Manifestacion

July 3, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Yesterday, Madrid Pride Parade 2016 – Madrid Orgullo Manifestacion happened – and it never failed to amaze me to the highest level. All the things my friends (who have been here before) told me about the celebration were true. Madrid, I declare, is the proudest city in the world! The

Carrera de Tacones 2016 Madrid Orgullo (MADO)

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MADO 2016 – Carrera de Tacones

June 30, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Carrera de Tacones 2016 or Heels Race is an annual tradition on Pelayo Street as part of the festivities for Madrid Orgullo (MADO). Literally, it’s a race that men on high heels compete for 600 Euros grand prize. It’s fun to watch these “ladies” run like they’re going to break

Spain

Pride Critic Madrid 2016 Orgullo

June 29, 2016 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Yesterday, while a friend and I were on our way to find the oldest churro restaurant in Madrid, we stopped by Plaza del Sol to camwhore around. Then, we heard loud noises of drums – and we thought they were just buskers performing on the street. When the noise got

Iran

The Beauty of Iran Held Me Hostage

July 29, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 3 Comments

Fellow wanderlust, Sandeep Singh, recently visited Iran and found beauty beyond what he expected to see. When he sent me this article with these five incredible photos, my jaw hanged in the air and all I thought was, “The beauty of Iran held me hostage.” No pun intended. Yes, I’ve never been