Category Archives: Spain

A Traveler’s Muse

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Suyash Chopra

A traveler’s muse is often the new places and cities he visits. And so is mine. At the slightest mention of a trip to a new city or place, I get super charged. I start imagining about the place, do … Continue reading →

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Toledo: From the Depths of Idyllic Past

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Suyash Chopra

Most often, when people plan for a trip to Spain, their itinerary features Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid and Andalusia region prominently. But Spain has so many overlooked gems in its basket of historical and cultural prominence. Even if you are on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Photography, Spain, Travel | Tagged Alcazar Spain, Alcazar Toledo, Gothic Style, Goya, Madrid, Museo del Ejercito, Plaza de Zocodover Toledo, Renaissance Style, Santo Tome and San Roman Toledo, Spain, Spanish History and Culture, Toledo, Toledo Cathedral, Travel | 42 Comments

Unwind on the Winding Streets of charming Toledo

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Suyash Chopra

Do you know which city was the capital of Spain, before Madrid? Is your answer among these famous cities of Spain – Barcelona, Seville or Valencia? Disappointment. It is Toledo. Have you visited the place? Toledo served as the capital of Spain, before Madrid … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Spain, Travel | Tagged Alcazar Spain, AVE Renfe Train, Guanajuato Mexico, Madrid, Mazapan, Museo del Ejercito, Plaza de Zocodover, Santo Tome Confiteria, Spain, Spain Military Museum, Tajo River, Toledo, Toledo Spain, Travel, Walking form of Meditation | 16 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Summer Lovin’ in the Madrid Park

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Suyash Chopra

Summer brings out the best among everyone and also ‘forces’ everyone out of their homes. In the summer of 2012, I was roaming the streets of one of the most beautifully decorated and ornate cities of Europe, Madrid (Spain). Truly, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Nature, Photography, Spain, Travel | Tagged Celedonio Rodriganez, Life, Madrid, Parque del Oeste, Photography, Spain, Summer, Tapas, Temple of Debod, Toledo, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge | 8 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Relic of Mindless Tradition in Madrid

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Suyash Chopra

Word of Caution: Very Sensitive readers may want to avoid few photos depicting cruelty on animals. Not all relics should be preserved. Nor every tradition and culture are a matter of pride, always. I was a witness to the death of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Photography, Spain, Sports, Travel | Tagged Animal Rights, Bloody Sport, Bullfighting, Bullring, Bulls, Madrid, Man and Animal, Matadors, Photography, Say No to Bullfighting, Spain, Sports, Tradition and Culture, Weekly Photo Challenge | 55 Comments

A Trip in the Making: Mexico

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Suyash Chopra

I am quite excited about the next few days. How successful I have been planning our Mexico trip (with my spouse on the occasion of our upcoming first anniversary) will be revealed then. This is going to my longest trip … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Mexico, Spain, Travel | Tagged 50 Best Travel Websites, Cancun, couchsurfing, dinewithlocals, Kayak, Mexican Visa, Mexican Visa for Indian, Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico Trip, Planning for Mexico, Riviera Maya, Spanish, Travel, USA warning for Mexico | 13 Comments

SEPG Europe: Passion for Processes

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Suyash Chopra

(This article was first published on SEPG Conference blog) Hola was the first Spanish word, I learnt after my paper was selected for presentation at 17th Annual SEPG (Software Excellence Process Group) Europe Conference 2012, 5-7th June. Madrid, capital city … Continue reading →