12 Great Traditional Cultural Festivals of Spain – and When to Go
From Las Fallas to Semana Santa, discover 12 of Spain’s most spectacular traditional festivals — with dates, tips, and what to expect as a visitor.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
16 Great Cathedrals of Spain
From the Sagrada Família to the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, Tom’s guide to 16 of Spain’s most spectacular cathedrals — with firsthand notes from 50 years of visits.
Mallorca, Spain: Best Things to See Across the Island
Explore Mallorca, Spain, beyond the beaches to discover dramatic scenery, excellent cuisine, historic mountain villages, and a variety of outdoor activities. A year round destination.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy
Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites of any country. Most of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Italy are cultural sites, given Italy’s history as both the home of the Roman Empire and of the Roman Church and its medieval city states such as Venice, Florence, and Milan.
The Plantin Moretus Museum, Antwerp, Belgium
The Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp, Belgium holds a distinction. It’s the only museum in the world that is a Unesco World Heritage site. An extensive museum of the printing arts, including a Gutenberg Bible and books illustrated by Rubens and Bruegel the Elder.
Things to Do in Cáceres, Spain: Medieval City, Food & Hidden Gems
Cáceres in Spain’s sparsely populated Extremadura region combines the allure of a walled medieval city with the spark of outstanding food and restaurants inspired by the vast grazing lands and fine produce of the countryside.
Things to do in Mérida, Spain: Three Days of Roman History
Mérida has the finest Roman ruins in Spain — a UNESCO World Heritage Site most travelers have never heard of. Here’s what to see, eat, and where to stay for three days.
The Shanghai Skyline, Night and Day
If you can stand all the pushing and shoving of the millions walking along The Bund in Shanghai, you can get up to the riverside rail and get a photo of the colorful and architecturally distinguished modern Shanghai skyline.
The Erotic Art of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Ancient Romans had a more open attitude toward sex. These erotic works of art are found not only in brothels and public baths in Pompeii and Herculaneum, but also in private homes.
The Seven Wonders of Spain
Tom’s personal selection of Spain’s seven greatest man-made wonders — from the Alhambra to the Sagrada Família — with firsthand advice on visiting each one.
