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scenery in Ibiza

When Ibiza is mentioned as a holiday destination, most people may think of nightlife  and clubbing scene, but there are in fact a broad range of activities to explore. Holidays to Ibiza can provide an…

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…

partying in Tenerife

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…

roman ruins in Croatia

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.…

walled city of Dubrovnik

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,…

Princess Cruises Ship

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…

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…

roman theatre in Malaga from Flickr.com

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…

Segovia Cathedral and Skyline

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,…

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…

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…

Cliffs 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…

Formula One in Monaco

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…

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…

drinking absinthe

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…