Time Travel to the Medieval Cliff City of Cuenca ⏳🏰

Perched where the Huécar and Júcar rivers meet, on the vast Meseta Central plateau, Cuenca feels like stepping into a medieval fairy tale. Arriving in chilly March, the empty grasslands near the train station greeted us with an adventurous wilderness vibe—so we *hiked 4-5km* (though there’s a bus!) to the old town, icy winds adding to the thrill. ❄️🚶‍♀️ 🏰 A UNESCO Time Capsule Cuenca’s iconic Hanging Houses (Casas Colgadas) and perfectly preserved medieval architecture earned it World Heritage status in 1996. Wandering its alleys, you’ll feel teleported to: A Game of Thrones set 🎭 The pages of Don Quixote (just spotted a painter capturing the knight’s adventures!). Having recently watched "I, Don Quixote" and discussed it on the podcast *"49 - Dreams, Desires & Wild Imaginations"*, being in La Mancha—the real-life setting of Cervantes’ tale—made the story magically tangible. 🛡️ Quixotic Adventures (& Female Empowerment!) Don Quixote’s delusional bravery was born here—but why should only men get to daydream and wander? We women can be daring explorers too! 💪✨ (P.S. I chickened out on the cliff bridge—heights are not my thing! 😅) #Wanderer #VagabondLife #WorldExplorer #Spain #DonQuixote #Adventure #HikingTheWorld #MedievalMagic