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Destination: Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Silver Award Show
Some stories are destine to be told time and time again. Those stories capture not only our interest but our hearts in our profound way. The two Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award winning stories are all about the human spirit. The tenacity to move forward when others may feel it is safer to turn back. These stories are about taking a step in a direction to not only help yourself, but to help others.
This episode of Travel With Annita is honored to tell these stories and humbled to have won a silver Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Silver award. Thank you for your support and for gathering around to hear life stories of people around the world.
Castilla La Mancha and Toledo
Windmills, saffron, swords and more
Castilla La Mancha is one of the 17 regions of Spain, an area filled with history, culture delicious cuisine and you’ll also find saffron, swords and windmills when visiting too. Castilla La Mancha Toledo is our stop for today.
The city of Toledo can boast as being one of Spain’s most magnificent destinations. Filled with so much history, culture and traditions it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. The Old City captivates travelers with historic buildings, narrow cobble stone streets and the essence of times gone by.
Castile La Mancha Toledo – Sitting atop a gorge, you have spectacular views of Toledo overlooking the Río Tajo from several areas around the city. Culture, religion and people come together in Toledo. Known as the ‘city of three cultures’ in the Middle Ages, it is a place where – Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities peacefully coexisted. Today, there are museums, cuisine and architecture which continues to show the connective relationship of cultures and people. Mosques, Sephardic synagogues and one of Spain’s finest Gothic cathedrals still stand as proof, we can make living together successful and peaceful. History will tell you there are also Roman roots in Toledo.
When talking about Toledo’s art is part of the scene and vibe of the city. Artist El Greco, has influenced and shaped the legacy of art. Visiting art museums should be top of your list while enjoying so much. more about the city.
Known for swords that were once called magical, Toledo steel is known for well skilled artisans and the expert way steel is tempered and shaped. The high temperature of the tempering process and the quality of the steel make the swords of Toledo unique and admire the world over. Purchasing a sword or cutlery from a master artist is top of the list for travelers.
A visit to Toledo is easy to plan. Here are websites and photos to help you get started.
Websites:
Visit Spain – https://www.spain.info/en/
Parador Toledo
https://paradores.es/es/parador-detoledo.
Swords
Zamorano Espadas
https://www.marianozamorano.com/
Restaurants
La Cave Restaurant
https://www.restaurantelacave.com/
La Clandestina Restaurant
https://www.clandestina.la/
Alfileritos 24 Restaurant
https://alfileritos24.com/
Places to visit
Mazapan
Obrador de Santo Tomé
https://mazapan.com/
El Transito Synagogue (Sefardi Museum) https://www.culturaydeporte.gob.es/msefardi/home.html
El Greco´s Home Museum
https://www.culturaydeporte.gob.es/mgreco/inicio.html
More ways to experience Spain – a cruise on Holland America
Photos to inspire you
Destination: Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Silver Award Show
Some stories are destine to be told time and time again. Those stories capture not only our interest but our hearts in our profound way. The two Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award winning stories are all about the human spirit. The tenacity to move forward when others may feel it is safer to turn back. These stories are about taking a step in a direction to not only help yourself, but to help others.
This episode of Travel With Annita is honored to tell these stories and humbled to have won a silver Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Silver award. Thank you for your support and for gathering around to hear life stories of people around the world.
Castilla La Mancha and Toledo
Windmills, saffron, swords and more
Castilla La Mancha is one of the 17 regions of Spain, an area filled with history, culture delicious cuisine and you’ll also find saffron, swords and windmills when visiting too. Castilla La Mancha Toledo is our stop for today.
The city of Toledo can boast as being one of Spain’s most magnificent destinations. Filled with so much history, culture and traditions it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. The Old City captivates travelers with historic buildings, narrow cobble stone streets and the essence of times gone by.
Castile La Mancha Toledo – Sitting atop a gorge, you have spectacular views of Toledo overlooking the Río Tajo from several areas around the city. Culture, religion and people come together in Toledo. Known as the ‘city of three cultures’ in the Middle Ages, it is a place where – Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities peacefully coexisted. Today, there are museums, cuisine and architecture which continues to show the connective relationship of cultures and people. Mosques, Sephardic synagogues and one of Spain’s finest Gothic cathedrals still stand as proof, we can make living together successful and peaceful. History will tell you there are also Roman roots in Toledo.
When talking about Toledo’s art is part of the scene and vibe of the city. Artist El Greco, has influenced and shaped the legacy of art. Visiting art museums should be top of your list while enjoying so much. more about the city.
Known for swords that were once called magical, Toledo steel is known for well skilled artisans and the expert way steel is tempered and shaped. The high temperature of the tempering process and the quality of the steel make the swords of Toledo unique and admire the world over. Purchasing a sword or cutlery from a master artist is top of the list for travelers.
A visit to Toledo is easy to plan. Here are websites and photos to help you get started.
Websites:
Visit Spain – https://www.spain.info/en/
Parador Toledo
https://paradores.es/es/parador-detoledo.
Swords
Zamorano Espadas
https://www.marianozamorano.com/
Restaurants
La Cave Restaurant
https://www.restaurantelacave.com/
La Clandestina Restaurant
https://www.clandestina.la/
Alfileritos 24 Restaurant
https://alfileritos24.com/
Places to visit
Mazapan
Obrador de Santo Tomé
https://mazapan.com/
El Transito Synagogue (Sefardi Museum) https://www.culturaydeporte.gob.es/msefardi/home.html
El Greco´s Home Museum
https://www.culturaydeporte.gob.es/mgreco/inicio.html
More ways to experience Spain – a cruise on Holland America
Photos to inspire you
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