Zaragoza, Spain, the ancient capital of Aragón, has two competing cathedrals, both on the large Plaza del Pilar and each with a unique story. There’s the older Cathedral of the Savior (Catedral del Salvador, known as La Seo) and the important Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar (La Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, or simply, El Pilar).
The Prado Museum in Madrid Spain is arguably the best in Europe, based on its art collection of masterpieces. The art was mostly gathered by three Spanish kings (16-17th Century), but has been curated and improved upon ever since. Here are six important works from the Prado.
An interview with Rutica41 in Zaragoza, Spain, where food tours and cooking classes feature local food, wine and tapas. Plus, see our recipe for Spain’s famous tortilla Española (potato omelet) included here.
Your guide to walking, driving, or eating your way across the Camino del Norte, or the Northern Way of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. From Cantabria, through Asturias and finally to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, we found the sort of scenic beauty, great food, and intriguing historic context that keep us returning to Spain.
Of all the remarkable cathedrals in Spain, one of the best is the Cathedral of León. The windows, in particular, distinguish León, and are the most remarkable of any church I’ve ever seen.
Spain is famous for its spectacular cathedrals. Spain’s rich artistic history perhaps finds its highest expression in these dramatic monuments.
An audio interview with Leif Pettersen, author of the new e-book, The First (Failed) Travel Food Show. Pettersen talks about shooting a TV pilot in Morocco, living in Romania, travel writing, and the future of travel.
Good advice for visiting Berlin. We review top historic sites and memorials, the contemporary arts scene, cool neighborhoods, and fine hotels and shopping in Berlin.
The Strasbourg Cathedral, known as the cathedral of Notre Dame, is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture and one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Take a visual tour.
The Soviet World War II Memorial at Berlin’s Treptower Park is a somber reminder of the horror of war.