Travel for Life

¡Hola!            ――   Hello! ¡Buenos días!     ――   Good morning! ¡Buenas tardes!   ――   Good afternoon! ¡Buenas noches!   ――   Good evening! ¡Adiós!           ――   Good bye! ¡Hasta luego!     ――   See you later! ¡Hasta mañana!    ――   See you tomorrow! ¿Cómo te llamas? ――   What's your name? Me llamo John     ――   My name is John ¿Hablas español? ――   Do you speak Spanish? No hablo español ――   No, I don't speak Spanish ¿Hablas inglés?   ――   Do you speak English? Yo hablo inglés   ――   I speak English ¿Cómo estás?      ――   How are you? bien              ――   Fine así así           ―― ...

What to do in CÓRDOBA Spain (YouTube link ) Video 2. Córdoba Travel Guide (YouTube link ) Córdoba: A Jewel of Andalusia Córdoba , once a wealthy and coveted city, was adorned with impressive fortifications. This rich history, where Arabic, Jewish, and Christian influences beautifully intertwined, has earned  Córdoba  the well-deserved title of "Pearl of Andalusia." One of the city's most iconic landmarks is the  Ponte Romana  (Roman Bridge), a sixteen-arched structure stretching gracefully across the Guadalquivir River. Leading directly to the old town, this bridge serves as a gateway to  Córdoba 's historic center. However, the true crown jewel of  Córdoba  is undoubtedly the  Mezquita Catedral  located in the heart of the old town. Considered the most magnificent mosque of Moorish origin in all of Iberia, this architectural marvel is a testament to Córdoba's vibrant past. Additional details can be found in the companion article...

Video 1  Rick Steves' Europe Travel in Seville (YouTube link ) Video 2 Dennis Callan's Walking Tour in Seville (YouTube link ) You will find in Seville (⭐⭐⭐) all that a traveler can hope for: [6] Pedestrian shopping streets and quiet alleys Flower-scented gardens An ancient palace and immense cathedral Hundreds of historic sites Three thousand years of conflict and peace Thrilling evening entertainment Excellent museums Great food and drink, especially the tapas Rewarding nearby attractions the list goes on until you run out of time.  For more details, read the below articles: Andalusia Travel―Visiting Royal Alcázar of Seville Andalusia Travel―Visiting Plaza de España Andalusia Travel―Visiting Canal de Alfonxo XIII Andalusia Travel―Visiting Catedral de Sevilla Andalusia Travel―Visiting Hidden Narrow Alleys Spain Travel―Visiting Christmas Lights and Shows Video 3.  10 Things to do in Seville (YouTube link ) Top Attractions Based on [1], ...

To start with, you need to be prepared to hear and understand certain questions in restaurants, such as: ¿Quieres algo para comer?   – Would you like something to eat? (kee-EH-res AL-go pa-ra koh-mer?) ¿Quieres algo para beber?   – Would you like something to drink? (kee-EH-res AL-go pa-ra beh-ber?) ¿Qué quieres comer?   – What would you like to eat? (KAY kee-EH-res koh-mer?) When you read the menu, you'll see the available food grouped into different categories, just like in an English menu: una entrada   – an appetizer (oo-na en-TRA-da) un plato principal   – a main dish (oon pla-toh prin-si-pal) un postre   – a dessert (oon pos-tray) una bebida   – a drink (oo-na beh-bee-da) When you're ready to order, use either  quiero  (I want) or  quisiera  (I would like) with the items on the menu to tell the waiter what you'd like. For example,  quiero… una sopa   – soup ...

Figure 1.  Google map with places mentioned in the video Figure 2.  Places mentioned in the video Places Mentioned in the Video Mercat Santa Caterina 7:30AM–3:30PM (M/W/Sat) or 8:30PM (Tu/Th/F) Closed on Sunday Arcano Open from Monday to Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 0:00 a.m. Bar del Pla 11 am - 11 pm Closed on Sunday Sagardi 10AM–12:30AM (weekday) or 1 AM (weekend) Montiel 1–2:30PM (except Wed), 7–10:30PM Mercat de la Boqueria 8AM–8:30PM Closed on Sunday Be Chocolat 10:30AM–9PM

Figure 1.  Gothic Quarter (lower left) and La Ribera (upper right) Video 1.   Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (YouTube link ) Video 2.   Barcelona Gothic Quarter walking tour (YouTube link ) Gothic Quarter  The charming Gothic Quarter , or Barri Gòtic, has narrow medieval streets filled with trendy bars, clubs and Catalan restaurants. The Museu d'Història de Barcelona shows remains of the Roman city. Artisans sell leather and jewelry near the Cathedral of Barcelona, while flower stalls and street-food vendors line busy avenue La Rambla. The Plaça del Pi, named after the adjacent Gothic church, hosts a weekend art market. Video 3.  Barcelona, La Ribera walking tour (YouTube link ) La Ribera Many of the buildings in La Ribera  date from late Medieval times. It was a well-to-do quarter during 13th–15th centuries, when it really was by the sea shore, and the area that today is named Barceloneta was still an island. Nota...

Video 1.   Barcelona and Catalunya (YouTube link ) Top Attractions ( link ) Basilica de la Sagrada Familia Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) Casa Mila (La Pedrera) La Rambla: Barcelona's Social Hub Palau de la Música Catalana (Palace of Catalan Music) Parc Güell: Gaudí's Surrealist Park Casa Batlló Camp Nou The Magic Fountain Scenic Views and Art Museums in Montjuïc La Barceloneta Monestir de Pedralbes Mercat de la Boqueria Quadrat d'Or Video 2.   Our First Christmas In Barcelona: Christmas Markets (YouTube link ) Christmas Markets ( link ) Fira de Santa Llúcia, Barcelona Time: Nov 24th - Dec 23rd (Time may vary each year) Barcelona’s best Christmas market is the Fira de Santa Llúcia , located on the large square right in front of the Cathedral . Comprising traditional wooden chalet-like stalls, it sells many different types of Christmas decorations, nativity scene figurines and local sweets. By metro   Catalunya or Urquinaona s...