Barcelona Sports activities may not be the first thing that comes to mind in this a beautiful city packed with plenty of culture, sights and incredible food. As well as almost year-round great weather it’s no wonder that millions of tourists flock to the Catalan capital …
In October I spent a weekend in Salamanca, known for its Plaza Mayor, University and stunning city centre. As always the Restaurants in Salamanca where a destination for me. Food in this part of Spain is well known for its meaty dishes and good wines. Here´s …
Over the years of travelling around, I have stayed in many airport hotels. Although they aren´t usually my first choice in the travel plan, sometimes they can be very useful and a practical choice for the savvy traveller. I find staying at Airport hotels very handy …
This June I visited the Balearic island of Menorca. I visited over 20 years ago I remember it being a quiet family beach destination. Yet on my recent trip I discovered much more on the island than I expected. With ancient Taiolitic remains, an interesting food …
At this time of your in the UK, USA or other European countries Christmas Tree Light switch on is a big event. Often celebrated with a local celebrity to push the button. In Spain & Western Europe the Nativity Scene is the main feature in homes …
A festival in February celebrating Spain’s first almond blossom, travellers arrive at Gran Canaria International Airport, eager to experience the unique cultural festival held in the remote mountain village of Tejeda. As they journey inland from the coastal plains of Las Palmas, the landscape transforms into …
Andalucia, the region in Southern Spain has now been home for me for many years. I am lucky to be able to enjoy amazing beaches and cities full of history right my doorstep. This area has many traditional festivals and is also the birthplace of Flamenco …
Recently I took a winter break to Bologna Italy. As you may know as a reader of this blog historic cities, architecture and food are my main reasons to travel anywhere. So to travel to the place that´s known as the home of Spaghetti Bolognese and …
Starting Mid October 2025, the Entry Exit System is progressively rolling out across European airports. This is important to know for all Non EU citizens travelling into 29 countries in Europe. This system involves registering personal details, including fingerprints and facial images, when entering the Schengen …
Valencia is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. With a population of around 800,000, its the Valencian Autonomous Community´s Capital. That region also includes the Castellon and Alicante provinces too. The city is famous for Valencia oranges, Paella and Falla Festival. It …