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Toledo to Seville
The train in Spain stays mainly on the plain!

Toledo Walks
Enjoying beautiful Toledo from different viewpoints

Two Churches, a Dead Count, and a Monastery
A few more of Toledo’s many treasures

Toledo Synagogues
Temples for Jewish worship with Islamic design in a Christian city

Toledo Cathedral
Vast, soaring spaces, stunning altarpieces, a mini-Prado, and a spectacular light show

Enchanting Toledo
An ancient city where Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived side by side

Madrid Eats
Discovering the delights of inexpensive local cuisine

Flamenco in Madrid
A first look at Spain’s most famous art form

Guernica
Experiencing the power of Picasso’s timeless and universal anti-war masterpiece

The Sistine Chapel of Madrid
A Baroque “Easter egg” - plain on the outside, surprisingly beautiful on the inside

El Retiro
A historic and aptly named retreat in the heart of Madrid

The Prado Museum
I didn’t know where to look, and I couldn’t stop looking