Spain is a large and diverse country with numerous man-made and natural wonders. Spain ranks third in the world with 49 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are landmarks designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation as having special historical, cultural, natural, or scientific interest. In addition to naming sites in the largest […]
Portugal is home to striking architectural monuments. Most stem from the vision and direction of its King and members of the Portuguese royalty. Portugal became of one the world’s leading seagoing powers, finding new trade routes to India through the voyage of Vasco da Gama in 1498, during the country’s golden Age of Discovery. Money
The Douro Valley is a beautiful area of northern Portugal that showcases the Douro River and the terraced vineyards lining its steep banks. This is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world (since 1756) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Douro is only one of Portugal’s wine regions but it’s certainly the
What’s unique about northern Spain? The countries north differs greatly from the rest of Spain in terms of climate, geography, and culture. There is beautiful natural scenery – completely different from that found in central and southern Spain. Temperatures become cooler and greenery replaces the arid plains of the heartland. Picturesque mountain ranges include the
Spain is a majestic country with spectacular landscapes from its castles to snow-capped mountains. Home to rich traditions of flamenco and bullfighting. Host of dynamic cities of like Madrid and Barcelona. Bursting with the allure of the Moorish influence in Andalusia and the green northern coast. From San Sebastian and the Basque country across to
The Amalfi Coast’s breathtaking beauty of winding roads, and mountain-meets-sea landscape inspires visitors from around the world. It is located in Italy’s Campagna region, on the southernmost area of the Sorrentine Peninsula. A string of stunning villages perch along the coastline on the rugged hillsides of the Lattari Mountains. Tumbling down to meet the Mediterranean
With the Pousada de Lisboa, 5-star hotel, featuring on our Best of Portugal Small Group Journey, we wanted to check out just what our guests were getting at this talked about hotel. Here is our quick review of the Pousada de Lisboa. Oozing Style The first thing you notice about the hotel as you arrive
Pompeii and Herculaneum are ancient Roman cities located in the Campania region near Naples in southern Italy. They are famous for having been destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79. They were subsequently rediscovered in the late 1600s. Both cities provide a snapshot of everyday life in Roman towns – frozen
Situated in the romantic city of Granada, the Hotel Alhambra Palace offers its guests an amazing experience like no other. Nestled amongst the Sierra Nevada mountains, the town is abundant with medieval architecture and traditions. Here are some intriguing insights to the Hotel. The Hotel’s Conception More than a century ago, an idealistic and romantic
Montenegro is a small, mountainous country with a beautiful coastline along the Adriatic Sea. Its dramatic scenery and charming coastal villages make it a compelling travel destination. Montenegro became an independent country in 2006, and was once part of the former Yugoslavia. Montenegro boasts UNESCO protected walled cities along the Adriatic. These include Kotor and
