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Barcelona Festivals: Fira de Santa Llúcia 2011
Blog: Oranage Polka Dot - 3 December 2011
Barcelona's largest outdoor Christmas Market, Fira de Santa Llúcia, celebrates its 225th anniversary this year. The one-stop market for all your Christmas decorations and trees, located in the front of the Barcelona's Cathedral, runs from 26 November to 22 December...
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Slideshow: Seville’s Spectacular Plaza de Espana
Blog: Travelogged - 30 November 2011
— Plaza de Espana (pictured above, and in the slideshow) turned out to be my favorite sight in Seville. It was the Alcazar that earned Seville the second spot on my Lisbon-Seville-Sintra itinerary (sorry Porto — next time). I had always heard about how amazing the Alcazar was, and don’t worry, it didn’t disappoint. But I [...]
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How to fit in like a local in Barcelona
Blog: Ottsworld - 29 November 2011
We all know how to look like a tourist; carry a camera, map, wear tennis shoes and white socks. But how to you fit into a culture? There are a few things I observed about the locals in Barcelona and with these tips, you can fit in too. Carry a fan. One of my favorite [...]
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I went country line dancing. In Spain.
Blog: La Tortuga Viajera - 29 November 2011
Before last week, I’d had two country line dancing memories: learning it during PE in high school (seriously), and then one very bored night in college. Little did I know that my third stab at shakin’ it western-style would be the most memorable and awesome line-dancing experience ever. And that it would be in Spain. [...]
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The 5 Best Cruise Lines for Kids
Blog: My Little Nomads - 22 November 2011
The best cruises, ships, routes and on-board activities for kids and families. Continue reading →Read the entire article here: The 5 Best Cruise Lines for Kids Or check out Where to go in Southeast Asia with kids
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Churros and Chocolate – A Spanish Antidote for a Spanish Anecdote
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 22 November 2011
People never believe me, but it's not always sunny in Spain. Even in Seville, Europe's hottest city, winters are COLD, COLD, COLD. Well, OK, probably only the one "cold" would have done...Churros and Chocolate – A Spanish Antidote for a Spanish Anecdote first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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P-P-Pizza Ideas: The World’s Most Creative Pizzeria
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 20 November 2011
“I’m not a cook. I’m a fixer man.” It’s a striking opening line from anyone, but coming from Fabián Martín, it sounds particularly ominous...P-P-Pizza Ideas: The World’s Most Creative Pizzeria first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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Exploring metros
Blog: Snaps and Flip Flops - 18 November 2011
I think one way of getting a know a city is by taking the public transport. It kinda lets you sneak a peek at how locals go about their daily lives. While I personally love walking to get to places when i'm in a foreign city, I must say I'm also fascinated by the train stations and the people in it.
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Lady in Andorra
Blog: A Lady in London - 14 November 2011
Andorra intrigues me. High up in the Pyrenees, the country is nestled in snowy peaks sandwiched between France and Spain. It seems far away and inaccessible, yet alluring and enchanting in its remoteness. My 90 under 30 Travel Project prompted me to visit, and over the weekend I traveled to Andorra to discover the country’s [...]
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Exploring Barcelona: My Insider Tips
Blog: Oranage Polka Dot - 12 November 2011
Did you know that San Francisco and Barcelona are Sister Cities? Although I am a Bay Area native and worked in the heart of San Francisco, I did not know about the relationship of my two favorite cities until I...
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Extremadura, Spain Wishes You Were Here
Blog: Suzy Guese - 11 November 2011
This week’s Wish You Were Here post comes from Will Peach, one of the site editors at Gapdaemon.com, the gap year travel community website for backpackers and young independent travelers. Will is fascinated with learning Spanish and studying as much as he can about the culture of his adopted country. He likes to visit sleepy [...]
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Guest post: Hot chocolate, you sexy thing
Blog: La Tortuga Viajera - 10 November 2011
This latest guest post comes from one of my favorite American expats here in Spain: Stephanie over at theViatrix. She and I connected over Twitter, later discovering a slew of strange connections, both Madrid and not-so-Madrid related. Now we meet nearly once a week to write…make that pretend to write while we gab about díos [...]
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Barcelona’s Best Water Park
Blog: Barcelona Travel and Living - 10 November 2011
With Barcelona having such fantastic weather for large periods of the year it is natural that people who visit here want to make the most of and spend time outdoors. An example of the great outdoor activities which are available is Illa Fantasia, a water park which sits about 20-25 minutes outside of the city centre.
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10 Must See Destinations For Backpackers in Europe
Blog: GoBackpacking - 9 November 2011
This post was written in partnership with TravelSupermarket.com. Europe contains many places that are stunningly beautiful, deeply fascinating or significantly important. In fact some destinations are all of the above! Whilst any list of ‘must see’ places can only ever be subjective and open for debate, the following 10 must see destinations are certainly up [...]
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Cheapskate Chronicles: Free Walking Tours in Europe
Blog: Travel Adventures of Newman - 9 November 2011
Imagine arriving at the latest European city on your itinerary, checking into your hotel or hostel, and feeling somewhat disoriented by your new surroundings. How then to regain your bearings?
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Why to Visit Madrid
Blog: HAPPYTIMEBLOG - 7 November 2011
Backpacking around the world HappytimeBlog | Why to Visit MadridMadrid is often overlooked when it comes to holiday destinations in Spain in preference for Barcelona, Granada or the coast, however it has a lot to offer.
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Plane views: Toledo, Spain
Blog: velvet escape's blog - 3 November 2011
Toledo is an historic city, located 70km south of Madrid. Declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1986, the city is most famous for its magnificent Cathedral and the Alcazar (a fortress that was built by the Romans in the 3rd century and later renovated and expanded by various Castilian kings). Toledo is [...]Plane views: Toledo, Spain is a post from: Velvet Escape's blog
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Into the Blue: Sea Kayaking in the Mediterranean Sea
Blog: WildJunket - 3 November 2011
It’s only 10am, but the temperature has already risen to a balmy 28degrees. Luckily we’re paddling in the open sea – a few splashes of sea water immediately cool me down. Here in the Mediterranean, the weather is as beautiful as the shimmering coastline.
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Photoblog: Hot Air Ballooning Over the Spanish Pyrenees
Blog: WildJunket - 2 November 2011
Dawn in the Pyrenees is quite a magical sight to behold: the sky striated in streaks of red and blue, with the sun slowly peeking through the wispy clouds against a backdrop of imposing mountains.
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The view from my room at the Hotel Aigua Blava in the Costa Brava Region of Spain
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 29 October 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos.
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Are budget airlines worth it? – Budget Airlines vs. Regular Airlines
Blog: Vagobond.com - 28 October 2011
Are budget airlines really worth it?
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Spanish Food Specialties
Blog: Ottsworld - 21 October 2011
Instead of photos of grand landscapes, today I tempt your taste-buds…with delectable Spanish food. I was in Spain for 3 weeks this summer and had the opportunity to eat at high end and rustic places. I even learned how to cook Spanish food for myself. Spain is full of regional food specialties, however on this [...]
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Meet the people
Blog: photito's blog - 17 October 2011
What would travelling be if it hadn’t been for the people we meet along the way? Indeed, what would life be like if we didn’t stumble upon great characters who made us think outside ‘the box’? Here at Photito, we are continuously grateful to the people who cross and enrich our paths. Some put a [...]
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Paint, Poison & Olympic Success – Meeting Tiger Woods in Spain
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 17 October 2011
A man and a woman walk hand in hand through the speckled sunshine in Olot, Catalonia. Like many towns in the Spanish Pyrenees, the sounds of church bells, chatter and the occasional car drift through the trees, past the shops selling the local liquor, ratafia, and on through the stone alleyways to escape to the mountains beyond. Unlike the others...
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Secret Palma – Santa Catalina
Blog: photito's blog - 17 October 2011
Mallorca. Palma de Mallorca. Santa Catalina! Our favorite corner of Palma is where you’ll rub shoulders with local fishermen and crooked señoras. It’s a tiny district called Santa Catalina just west of the city center. Why do I like it so much? Santa Catalina has the best views of Palma and the cathedral! [...]
