Every spring, the city of Valencia, Spain, explodes into a five-day spectacle of colorful sculpture, sound, and light known as Las Fallas. Officially celebrated from March 15 to 19 every year, the Fallas are anticipated throughout the year by all Valencianos.
A list of all the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Spain, with links to posts about the ones we have visited and photographed. There are 50 World Heritage Sites in Spain, the third most of any country. These include both cultural heritage sites and nature areas. Four are shared with other countries.
Whether staying for one day or three, whether arriving by air, train, cruise ship, or car, this quick guide to Oslo and Bergen, Norway, will guide you to top museums, scenic views, and historic sites. These friendly waterfront cities are easy to explore on your own.
Take three days in Bratislava, capital city of Slovakia, to allow yourself time to visit museums, take a walking tour, and sample the best restaurants.
The first thing to know about the traditional cultural festivals of Spain is that the Spanish never do anything half-heartedly. Also keep in mind, that the Spanish aren’t creating these fiestas in order to attract tourists.
Tips for train travel in Europe with a Eurail Pass. Choose your pass, learn how to use a Global Pass with the Rail Planner app, and enjoy all the flexibility and convenience of train travel from city center to city center or go one stop further to small villages across Europe.
The UNESCO World Heritage sites in Padua, Italy, along with the University and other cultural touchstones, provide more than enough to see and do in a short visit to Padua.
Nature reserves, art and fine food: best places to see in Menorca, one of Spain’s Mediterranean Balearic Islands.
Spain is famous for its spectacular cathedrals. Spain’s rich artistic history perhaps finds its highest expression in these dramatic monuments.
What we love about Amsterdam is its variety. There’s something for everyone: museums, a vast variety of food, and yes, coffee houses.
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