The Cave Paintings of Cantabria, Spain
Among the most intriguing UNESCO World Heritage sites in Spain are the prehistoric cave paintings in Cantabria, including the famed Altamira Caves.
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The Two Cathedrals of Zaragoza, Spain
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 Camino del Norte, the Northern Way to Santiago
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.
12 Great Cathedrals of Spain
Spain is famous for its spectacular cathedrals. Spain’s rich artistic history perhaps finds its highest expression in these dramatic monuments.
The Strasbourg Cathedral, France
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 National Parks of the United States by State
A list of National Parks and Monuments by state, with links to our stories about parks we’ve visited. There are 62 U.S. National Parks, including two in American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Lots of other fun facts about National Parks.
Confessions of a Serial National Park Visitor
The best deal in the world for mature travelers is the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) lifetime visitor pass for $80. It’s good at some 2,000 national parks, monuments, and federal recreation areas. Here’s more about the appeal of our National Park Service.
Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, Black and White
Taos Pueblo is a UNESCO World Heritage site in New Mexico. The photogenic village was the subject of Ansel Adams’ first book.
The 10 Best Things to do in Barcelona
Barcelona has an endless array of things to see and do. Here are some suggestions of where to start.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan
Japan is home to 23 UNESCO World Heritage sites: 19 cultural and four natural sites. The most famous, of course, is Mount Fuji, which also is the most photographed place … Read more