Introduction to Madrid. Orientation Walk

This orientation walk is designed as a 2.5-hour introduction for visitors to Madrid during which our docent—a local scholar—will help contextualize the city’s landscape, architecture, cuisine and culture within the broad chronology of Spanish history.

During the course of this walk we’ll gain insight into the history and the urban development of Madrid, which has been the capital of Spain since the mid-sixteenth century. Starting with the city’s Arabic underpinnings, our docent will trace the trajectory of Spanish monarchy through to French occupation and Civil War and dictatorship in the 20th century. The approach will very much be an overview of these events, designed to give us our bearings, as both Spanish monarchy and the Civil War and Franco, are dealt with more deeply in other Context walks.

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Immigration Museum in Melbourne

The Immigration Museum, located in the heart of the city explores stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Victoria.

Stories are brought to life through contemporary displays of memorabilia, moving images and computer interactives.

You’ll discover the dreams, achievements and disappointments of individuals and families who settled in Victoria from the 1800s right through to the present day.

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Pacific Splash – 8 Nights Aboard Pacific Dawn Cruise

Cruising is the ideal speed for travelling. At sea you’ll live life at a different pace, no traffic, and no rigid routines. If you want to do nothing but snooze, swim, read and sunbathe, that’s fine.

However, if you’d like to go shopping, take some exercise or a dance class, luxuriate in the spa, learn shuffleboard or a new hobby, they’re all there for the taking.

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