When most foreigners think of “the south of Spain,” what comes to mind is the history, culture, beaches, and nature of Andalusia, from Almería in the east to Huelva on the Atlantic coast. But just east of Almería lies Murcia, which is lesser known but...
A lovely region just under two hours down the coast and inland from provincial capital Tarragona, and just under three from Barcelona, Terra Alta is known for its wines. But if you love nature as well as wine, there’s also plenty of dramatic, rugged landscape...
Out in Spain’s far west, the autonomous community bordering central Portugal is made up of the country’s two largest provinces, Badajoz and Cáceres, and is home to some amazing sights both historical and natural, along with some very tasty cuisine, indeed. Extremadura’s capital Mérida is...
Spain’s northwesternmost region of Galicia is packed with gorgeous countryside, delightful small towns, and fascinating cities both large and small. These last include stars like A Coruña, Ourense, capital Santiago de Compostela, Pontevedra, and Vigo, but also smaller ones such as O Carballiño. Less than...
Though Spain’s Euskadi (Basque) region is known for its distinctive culture, cuisine, and exciting cities such as Bilbao and San Sebastián (aka Donostia), this lovely swath of the country’s green north is also packed with enchanting natural allures. One of the most magical, just a...
Heads up, eco-lovers, here’s an extra-special treat! Of all the woodlands around the planet, “cloud forests” are among the rarest, making up just 1 percent of the total. These are cool, foggy, high-altitude forests packed with gnarled trees, ferns, bromeliads, orchids, and epiphytes (plants which...
As the famous writer, Tom Wolfe, said in the past: “culture just seems to be in the air, like part of the weather”. He was referring to the Big Apple, to the City that Never Sleeps, to the fascinating New York. To go to a...
Close your eyes and think of Tel Aviv. What do you see? If the image that appears before you is one of a modern and cosmopolitan city, then we're talking about the same large city, which is considered as the capital of Israeli culture. Tel Aviv-Yafo welcomes...
A route that must be included in your trip to Dublin is the Guinness Storehouse factory at just a few kilometres from the city centre. Beer lovers and even the most averse will surely enjoy this tour. Guinness is considered as an emblem of the city and you'll go...
There's a small street in Prague that you mustn't miss if you want to get to know the true history of this city in more depth. This street is called the Golden Lane. It's one of the most touristic areas of Prague and it's particularly famous because the writer,...
