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Istanbul tourist traps and scams
Istanbul is an amazing and very safe city. Nevertheless, like any other very touristy city, there are some tourist traps, scams and hustles you better know for a good vacation in Istanbul. Many tourists have a wonderful experience in Istanbul and most of them don’t complain about some tricks or tourist traps that unfortunately still…
Olivenza, Portuguese flavor in the Spanish Extremadura
Olivenza is a beautiful white town in Extremadura on a Portuguese flavor. The whitewash of the rustic but modern houses contrasts with the bare stone of the medieval remains. It is undoubtedly a quiet place along with a strong local character, drawn through the centuries by the vicissitudes of its surprising history.
Qué ver en Milán
En este artículo obtendrás la información básica sobre los mejores lugares de Milán. Una lista sobre qué ver en Milán con sus principales atracciones.
Badajoz, one of the most beautiful cities in Extremadura
Badajoz is one of the most beautiful cities in Extremadura. It’s the perfect destination for those who want to enjoy the city’s architecture, food and attractions. As a tourist destination, few people wonder what there is to see in the capital, Badajoz, as it is often overshadowed by the most popular attractions in cities such…
Mérida & all its wonders – The old capital of Roman Hispania
Mérida is a beautiful and historically important city and municipality of Spain, part of the Province of Badajoz, and capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura. It is located in the western-central part of the Iberian Peninsula at 217 metres above sea level, the city is crossed by the Guadiana and Albarregas rivers. It became…
Los mejores sitios de Castro Urdiales
Castro Urdiales es una de esas delicias inesperadas que puedes encontrar sobre la marcha. Aunque es posible visitar el pueblo en medio día, recomendamos pasar la noche paseando tranquilamente y disfrutando de su excelente gastronomía y animada vida nocturna. Debes saber que Castro Urdiales es un destino popular en la costa norte de España. Si…
The best itinerary in Extremadura, Spain
Extremadura is a region in the south-western part of Spain. It’s bordered by Portugal and is considered to be part of both the Iberian and Mediterranean regions. It has a diverse landscape, with beautiful mountains and gentle plains. The capital city is Mérida and it has many old towns and villages. People from all over…
What to do in Trujillo, the cradle of the Spanish conquerors
Trujillo is one of the main tourist attractions of Extremadura due to its monumental architectural complex. The monumental set is officially a cultural heritage since 1962 and the town is a tourist asset not only because of its historical importance but also due to its geographical location, natural environment and gastronomy. In this article we…
The best of Cáceres, the most modern skyline of the 16th century
Cáceres is a homogeneous historical city, with pedestrian streets and monumental houses from the 16th century. It is also a cultural and artistic center. There are many galleries, museums, and historical sites in the city. It is a great place to visit if you like art, architecture and history. In this article we are going…
Cantabria Bucket List – Top 6 places to visit in Cantabria
Cantabria is a region in northern Spain that’s known for its natural beauty, art and culture, and its thriving economy. It has a coastline, mountains and plains and a temperate climate. The region is also an important wine-producing area. Exploring Cantabria means discovering a wide variety of activities to keep you busy for weeks on…
Comillas – The jewel of Cantabria
We had the chance to visit Comillas recently, during our trip on the Cantabrian coast. We could find many notable medieval and baroque buildings, as well as some more contemporary ones, and we spent a lovely day in Comillas. In this article we share the best things to do in Comillas, in the jewel of…
The best things to do in Santillana del Mar, Spain
Santillana del Mar is an open-air Museum kind of town. It is beautiful and full of history. Everyday there are tourists strolling on the Medieval streets and enjoying its heritage. However the town never lost its authentic local character regardless of the decades of visitors breaking its natural calmness. In this article, you will discover…
Santander Bucket List – What to see in the beautiful capital of Cantabria
Here comes our ultimate Santander Bucket List. Let’s explore together the best places in the capital of Cantabria!
Milano bucket list – Top Milan attractions
In this article you will get the basic information about the best places in Milano, the top Milan attractions. Let’s speak about the most important city of the North of Italy and one of the most important cities of the country. Touristically, Milano is less well-known compared with the most famous tourist cities of Italy.…
Canfranc Train Station
The Canfranc International Railway Station (Spanish: Estación Internacional de Canfranc) is a formerly international railway station in the village of Canfranc in the Spanish Pyrenees.
The best places in Castro Urdiales
Castro Urdiales is one of those unexpected Spanish delights you may find on the go. Although it is possible to visit the town in half a day, we recommend spending the night strolling peacefully and enjoying its excellent gastronomy and lively nightlife. You should know that Castro Urdiales is a popular destination on the Northern…
Itinerario circular en Lanzarote – Los 15 mejores lugares
En este un artículo veremos cómo hacer un perfecto itinerario circular en Lanzarote por los 15 mejores lugares de la isla.
Los mejores planes para una visita a Terrassa
This is an article to let the visitor discover Terrassa with a bucket list of the best things to do in a tourist visit.
Excursión de un día a La Graciosa, la octava isla canaria
La Graciosa es una de las volcánicas Islas Canarias y el destino perfecto para una excursión de un día. Su ubicación es 2 km al norte de la isla de Lanzarote, y es administrada por el municipio de Teguise. La isla forma parte del Archipiélago Chinijo. Su longitud es de 8 km y el ancho…
The best things to do in Terrassa
This is an article to let the visitor discover Terrassa with a bucket list of the best things to do in a tourist visit.
La ruta del vino de La Geria, Lanzarote
La ruta del vino de La Geria es un itinerario en la isla de Lanzarote que recorre cinco lugares estratégicos de la Comarca de La Geria.
Girona, what to do in the capital of Northern Catalonia
In this post we will learn what to visit and what to do in Girona, the impressive medieval city in the North of Catalonia.
The best things to do in Bastia
There are many things to do in Bastia. We will speak about the second largest and most important city in Corsica.
Corsica Bucket List – Top 5 Places To Visit
Corsica has many things to offer for its visitors. Here you can read our Corsica Bucket List with the Top 5 best places that you cannot miss visiting once you’re on this French island. We have spent a couple of days this August on the island of Corsica. We have arrived at Bastia airport and based there for…
A day trip to Bonifacio, Corsica
We have spent a couple of days this August on the island of Corsica. We have arrived at Bastia airport and based there for our entire stay. However we definitely wanted to visit other places on the island, such as the famous Bonifacio on the south. So we planned a day trip by car and…
Discover Wales: A day trip to Cardiff – Cardiff Bucket List
Discover Wales with us! Let’s see our Cardiff bucket list, what to do during a day trip to Cardiff. We review the best places and activities!
Visit the Penyafort Castle – in the heart of Penedés
Penyafort Castle is located to the south of the town of Santa Margarida i els Monjos, next to the river Foix and very close to a number of factories.
Bath in a day: A complete Bath itinerary – Bath Bucket List
In 1987, Bath was named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it the only UK city with that prestigious title. The honour was not surprising given that Bath is home to such a richly unique history and culture. Let’s see now our complete Bath itinerary, what you can do in a day in this…
Discover Wales – The Castle of Criccieth
Criccieth is a beautiful seaside resort town on Cardigan Bay, on the Southern side of the Llyn Peninsula. Known as the ‘Pearl of Wales on the Shores of Snowdonia’, this attractive Victorian seaside resort is popular with tourists for its fantastic beaches and its traditional Welsh charm. It gives home to the Castell of Criccieth,…
The top things to do in Blanes, on Costa Brava
Blanes is a town and municipality in the comarca of Selva in Girona, Catalonia. During Roman rule it was named Blanda or Blandae. It is known as the “Gateway to the Costa Brava”. Its coast is part of the Costa Brava, which stretches from Blanes to the French border. The township is 18.29 km2. Blanes is a popular tourist town, and it is known…
Why to visit Lloret de Mar in 2022?
Lloret de Mar is a little beach town on Costa Brava. It is only 75 km away from Barcelona and 40km from Girona. Hence it’s a popular summer destination from both cities. Also, many charter flights are arriving specifically to Lloret de Mar (via Girona airport). So it’s a common vacation spot for foreigners – all age…
Buddhist Monastery in Garraf – Sakya Tashi Ling
After visiting Sri Lanka, we got very curious about this place again Catalonia, that actually we wanted to visit for some time now: The Sakya Tashi Ling Buddhist Monastery on the Garraf Massif.
Sitges – The pride of Catalonia
Sitges is love at first sight. It’s is so beautiful, so charming, so lovely. You hardly can imagine any more romantic place. The only problem is the number of tourists who also already noticed the beauty of this place. But if you are getting there off-season, you can easily enjoy this pearl in Catalonia.
The Esterházy Palace – Fertődi Esterházy-kastély
Hungary has a lot of amazing medieval castles and beautiful palaces. There are all together 103 castles in Hungary alone. Most of which are still open to tourists and visitors. Let’s review here one of the most famous: The Esterházy Palace.
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