We realized that we knew very little about Spain. This section on each page will share some of our new-found knowledge.
On Our Own
We appreciate how the tours schedule some free time every day so we can explore on our own. Our guide always had several suggestions, depending on our interests. This section will share some of our discoveries.
Travel Tips
Before Rick Steves
We have learned some valuable lessons since traveling with Rick Steves. Our first lesson "Pack Light"! or you may look like Tom in this photo taken from our first trip on our own.
Best of Barcelona & Madrid
Our 8-day tour started in Barcelona, and then made stops in Madrid and Toledo. Prior to the tour, we took a side trip to Figueres to visit Salvador Dali's museum.
Why Rick Steves and Spain?
Tom & Sandy Miller
Tom and I love to travel! Using Rick Steves' guide books, we traveled to Europe several times on our own. The books were extremely helpful, but it still took us a lot of time to make all the travel arrangements. We got tired of running into walls and people because our noses were in a book. As we turned 60, we decided to relax and let Rick plan the whole tour. What a difference it has made! This was our 2nd tour and we're already planning our 3rd! Tom was fascinated by a picture of La Sagrada Familia so we selected Spain as our next travel destination. We had no idea that Spain had so much to offer, and that we would fall in love with this country.
Travel Buddies
We enjoy traveling with our friends Bob and Diane. Bob is great with directions and keeps us from getting lost. Diane has a great sense of humor and makes every situation fun. She's holding a large pepper in this photo . We love renewing old friendships and forming new ones on the tours. Many of our tour friends keep in touch long after the tour ends.
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