by Irene Corchado Resmella | Dec 16, 2014 | Badajoz – northeast, Castles
Most travellers have heard of Medellín, Colombia, but are unaware that the city was named after a small town in the Spanish region of Extremadura. While small in population (+2,300), the original Medellín is big in history, and is worth a visit. If you find yourself...
by Irene Corchado Resmella | Sep 25, 2014 | DESTINATIONS, History
Extremadura is the cradle of the Spanish conquerors of the Americas. So, it’s no wonder Francisco Pizarro and his brothers in arms called the places they ‘discovered’ in the Americas after towns in their beloved Extremadura. Today I’m sharing with you a...