Besides the food, culture, and scenery that lure most travelers across the globe, architecture in its own right has quite a powerful draw. Who knew stacks of bricks could elicit such beauty, such mystery, and such imagination. Let’s take a tour of some truly resplendent cities and their gorgeous reminders of the past, present, and …
Spain
Spain needs little introduction, this is one of the worlds most popular travel destinations with culture, cities, beaches, islands and so much more. Find ideas for your next trip to Spain.
5 Facts That Will Surprise You About Madrid
Madrid is a wonderful city which is a part of one of the most culturally fascinating countries in the world, Spain. It’s not all tapas and sangria, either (although these things are obviously fabulous). So, what are some of the less commonly known aspects of this amazing capital city? 1. There’s A World Class Theme …
Exploring Manrique’s Lanzarote
Lanzarote is an ideal holiday destination located just off the coast of Africa. It offers great beaches, excellent year round weather and an abundance of good quality places to stay. There are for example over 200 hotels and thousands of villas and Airbnb’s in Lanzarote available for rent. And getting to the island is simple …
Top Places to Visit in Madrid
Spain’s capital city is a vibrant metropolis full of history, beautiful architecture, and exciting street culture in an around its endless plazas. A foodie’s heaven, there are incredible places to eat in Madrid, from olde-worlde tapas bars to gourmet restaurants. If experiencing local nightlife is your thing, Madrid has one of the best scenes in …
Top 11 European Family Adventure Holidays
Planning a holiday which is guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained is no easy feat. While mum might be quite happy relaxing with a good book, dad wants to explore historical points of interest, little brother wants to go white water rafting and big sis is too busy taking selfies on her phone. Although …
Best Wheelchair Accessible Cities in Europe
Travel is a big enough challenge at the best of times, but if you suffer from a disability or have mobility problems, getting away for some rest and relaxation can actually result in more stress and anxiety. Exploring Europe can be a joy, discovering winding city lanes and cobbled roads, but if you’re travelling on …
Top 10 Must See Attractions in Barcelona
Barcelona is just about the perfect European city destination. By day it is a buzzing metropolis. By night it is one of the world’s clubbing capitals. It is a place steeped in history with some of the world’s great art and architecture. And if all this gets a bit too much, the capital of Spain’s …
6 of the Most Beautiful Buildings in Spain
Spanish architecture is one of the most amazing in the world. No matter where you go in Spain, you will be seduced by it on a daily basis. Ancient Roman cathedrals, mosques, theatres and monuments are among some of the major landmarks that demonstrate just how stunning Spanish architecture can be. With styles as varied …
Most Delicious Restaurants in Fuerteventura
Eating out is one of life’s pleasures when you’re on holiday. Whether you like traditional Spanish food, fine dining or enjoy sampling the local cuisine, food always tastes much better when you eat al fresco in a relaxed setting. Fuerteventura is full of great eateries so, even if you’ve gone full-board or self-catering, make sure …
Top 10 European Football Stadiums
You have no doubt heard the comparisons between football and organised religion. In Europe alone, hundreds of thousands of supporters congregate at stadiums every weekend to worship the greatest talents in the beautiful game, and so it stands to reason that these places of worship should be some of the most marvellous feats of architecture …