Most of us love indulging in a few edible treats while on holiday, but for the keen foodie this generally becomes the major focus of your entire break. So, if you’re a food lover and…
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A Selection of The Top Walking Tours in Spain
When you hear ‘Spain’ most people think of the crowded and touristy Costas, or the Balearic or Canary islands, but there is so much more to this country than its typical seaside resorts. One of…
Playa de las Americas – Party Guide!
By day, Tenerife matches the typical sleepy holiday destination perfectly, right down to the palm trees, blazing sunshine and smooth sandy beaches. But as the heat dies down and the sun begins to stain the…
Top 4 European Cruise Destinations for Sunshine!
The experience of going on a cruise is truly a unique one. Drifting around in the ocean on a multi-thousand ton ship is one of the best ways to escape the stresses of routine life.…
Torremolinos before tourism: a look into the village’s past
Although British tourists only began to discover Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol in the 1950s, this former fishing village has a varied and fascinating history going back centuries. I think it would be great…
Great European Cities for The Weekend!
Say the words ‘weekend city break’ to most people and you can almost guarantee destinations like Paris and Rome will be the first to spring to mind. While these cities are amazing places to visit,…
What to be aware of when driving in continental Europe
If you were to choose a part of the world that was best to drive in on holiday, where better than continental Europe? In Italy, Spain, France, Germany and other nations, many of the routes…
The 3 Best European Cruise Itineraries!
Going on a great cruise and exploring Europe are two major bucket list items for most travelers. It makes perfect sense then to combine them for an unforgettable experience. With so many countries, venues and…
Best Spanish Cities on a Budget: Granada!
Back in 2008, I studied abroad in Spain. I wanted to explore Europe a bit, and I thought my best “home base” would be in Barcelona, WRONG. Just my luck, in 2008, the Euro to dollar conversion…
Romans and Moors: Malaga’s Ancient Mysteries!
An astonishing finding! It was the summer of 1951, and the people of Malaga were about to discover a historic treasure that had been long hidden beneath their feet. Employed to dig foundations for a…
5 destinations for the perfect city break in Europe
Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living! Spending all week with your nose to the grindstone staring at spreadsheets can leave you desperate for a few days away. Don’t waste the…
Beyond Madrid: Segovia, Spain!
When people travel to Spain, they are more than likely either visiting Madrid, Barcelona or one of the beaches in the South. I get it, if you only have one chance to go to Spain,…
Easy January Getaways from The UK!
No one likes January. Christmas is long past and spring is still but a glimmer on the horizon. There are many reasons to go away and plenty of short hop destinations from the UK that…
Why Barcelona is a Must on any European Travel Itinerary!
Barcelona is one of the most unique and popular cities throughout Europe. A major tourism destination, the city ranks as the 16th most visited in the world and is the 4th most visited in Europe.…
Polyglots are Sexy!
I’m an American (imagine your grossest Philadelphia accent as you fantasize about me saying that, or, Click here to listen!). In the past, I used to really dread saying I was a member of Uncle Sam’s…
Having a Terrific Time in Tenerife!
Tenerife is both the largest and likely the most popular of the Canary Islands. Seven islands comprise the Canaries, located next to Spain. Tenerife embraces an impressive five million annual tourists. There is plenty to…
Top 5 Luxury Formula One Destinations!
Formula One’s fans expect excitement, fast cars and alcoholic beverages but not many people know that luxury and F1 were destined to go hand in hand. Being one of the most glamorous sports in the…
Medical Tourism for Backpackers
While you wouldn’t normally think that a backpacker would be heading abroad for their medical or dental issues, there are some doctors and dentists starting to target budget travelers to pop in for a teeth…
The World’s Best Bars: Bar Marsella in Barcelona
While the name might seem rather unassuming, Bar Marsella is one of the coolest bar’s I’ve ever been to. Not because they have wet t-shirt contests, rock bottom prices, or just awesome music, but because of…
Barca! Barca!
When I was in college, I decided to study abroad in Barcelona. I wanted to go somewhere to learn Spanish, (Barcelona is a crappy place to do that as most people speak Catalan, or at…