If all the UNESCO World Heritage sights, foodie thrills, and pristine beaches are not reason enough to come to Spain this summer, here’s one more: music. And a whole lot of it. Check out these spring-summer festivals in Barcelona and beyond. Primavera Sound May 22-26, 2013 From Continue reading »
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Travel Tour :Lanzarote: A surprisingly unspoiled Canary Island
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October
I didn’t know much about this volcanic island when I booked my flights. In fact, while the name “Lanzarote” is pretty well known, since returning to London I have discovered that very few of my friends know much about what it’s really like. I’ll be honest—I Continue reading »
Tourist Travel :Christmas and New Year Train Trips: When to book your tickets
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October
For travelers well used to booking their European rail tickets months in advance, this time of the year can be frustrating. Following the general precept that many train tickets can be booked three months in advance, you’d have every reason to expect that tickets for Christmas and Continue reading »
Tourism Information :Mountains, Beaches, and Modernismo: 5 reasons to visit Sóller, Spain
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July
Early one morning last week I got up and headed straight for Palma de Mallorca’s train station. Well, not the city’s main commuting station, but rather the station serving the Ferrocarril de Soller, a vintage, 100 year-old train. The picturesque old train, comprised of Continue reading »
Travel Tourist :Madrid: Free and reduced times to visit the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums
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July
It’s always interesting to see who among my visitors is a “Museum Geek.” Some friends come and get a museum pass to see all of Madrid’s museums at a discount, while others could care less where Picasso’s Guernica is located, and skip museums opting for city strolling Continue reading »
Travel Tourist :Bullfighting In Madrid: Tradition or terror?
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July
There are a few “hot topics” sure to stir the pot at any dinner party in Madrid: language (Castilian vs Basque, Catalan, etc), football (Barça vs Real Madrid) and bullfighting. While many defend bullfighting as an art and tradition important to Spanish culture, others Continue reading »
Tourist Travel :Day Trip or Overnight Stay? Paris, Oxford, Iona, Toledo and more
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July
When exploring Europe, the easy option is to choose a central city and use that as a base for exploring the area around. It often makes sense. Paris is a sensible jumping-off point for a day trip to Claude Monet’s gardens at Giverny — and in truth in mid-summer the glorious shade Continue reading »