Category: Spain
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If you caught our last episode of Empty Nest Adventures TV, you know we were wrapping up our time in Chaves at a fantastic local guest house. After a quick recovery day to catch our breaths, we woke up on Sunday ready to hit the pavement, explore the Old Town, and officially log our final…
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They say every great adventure starts with a single step—or in our case, a single blog post. Before we officially began our trek through country number 11, we had to take a 20-minute “happy detour” to a very special place: Rota, Spain. The City That Planted the Seed It was surreal to drive into Rota.…
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There is a specific rhythm to motorhome life: some days are for world-famous landmarks, and some days are for finding the perfect laundry mat and a Dunkin’ Donuts. This week, we had both! The “Alien” Landscape of Almería Driving west from Los Olivos, we encountered the “Poly Tunnels.” It’s hard to capture the scale on…
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Climbing the Clouds: A Motorhome Journey Through Teruel and Beyond There is a specific kind of peace you find when you leave the busy Spanish coast and head inland. After a much-needed rest at Camping Valencia, we pointed Holly toward the mountains, eventually reaching an altitude of over 1,000 meters. Teruel: More Than Just a…
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The “Schengen Shuffle” continues! After months of navigating the rugged beauty of Albania and the history of Italy, we officially crossed into country number 10: Spain. 🇪🇸 But as any motorhome traveler knows, getting to the destination is often half the story—and this journey was one for the books. The Longest Voyage Our transition started…