Road Trips in Spain: Best Regional Routes
Explore Spain by car with our guide to the best road trips, scenic routes, and travel tips for driving across Spain.
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Fun Holiday Traditions in Spain: Christmas Markets and Foods
Christmas traditions in Spain involve holiday cakes and food, Christmas markets, nativities, beautifully lit cities, and processions of the Three Kings, or Wise Men. Here are highlights.
Things to See in Sligo, Ireland: An Insiders Guide
Let an enthusiastic local introduce you to the most fascinating things to see in County Sligo, Ireland. Meet artisans, see megaliths, walk dramatic paths on the Atlantic coast, and enjoy the hospitality of Temple House and the people of Sligo.
Reinventing Study Abroad for Adults
A new company, Elective Study Abroad, launches immersive, small group seminars in fascinating cities in Europe and beyond. We sample the course “Art and Art de Vivre” in Montpellier, France.
Put the ‘Book’ in Booking: Crafting an Author-Centric Itinerary
[Note: Along our travels, we meet many others who are following a path similar to ours: travel writers, photographers, explorers…an assortment of poeple who meet the world with curiosity and … Read more
Ultimate Guide to Traditional Spanish Foods
Our ultimate guide to traditional dishes from all regions of Spain. Understand Spain’s regional produce and agriculture and how these ingredients are highlighted in Spain’s most famous gastronomic masterpieces. With notes on desserts and wine, too.
Find Top Things to See and Do in Valencia Spain
Discover top things to see and do in Valencia. Spain’s third largest city is known as a culinary capital, design center, and green city. Find museums and art, restaurants and markets, and tips for shopping, outdoor activities, and cultural heritage.
The Fallas Festival of Valencia, Spain
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.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain
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.
Oslo to Bergen and Back: Travel Across Norway
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.
