Spain's Prado art museum celebrates its bicentennial

 

The year 1819 was part of a turbulent time in Spanish history.. Just five years earlier, the country had thrown off its occupation by the empire of Napoleon Bonaparte but the Bourbon Dynasty's restored King Ferdinand VII had caused outrage by abro

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4 cool things to do in Santorini

Santorini is a Greek archipelago nestled amidst the southern Aegean Sea. Its splendid natural beauty makes it one of the best holiday destinations in Greece. Whitewashed buildings atop the main island take its allure to unparalleled heights. Besides

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Tulip mania at Keukenhof in Holland

In the Netherlands province of Holland in April and early May, almost every field in is covered in brightly coloured flowers. These are the bulb flowers most often associated with spring. There are deep blue hyacinths, white and golden yellow daffod

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7 (mostly) offbeat tips to get the most out of Edinburgh

Edinburgh is Scotland's most sophisticated city, filled with quirky, come-hither nooks and activities that will fascinate you. And here are seven places and things that will make your visit here even cooler!

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4 reasons to make it to marvelous Malta

            

On one of the quirkiest islands (well, archipelago) in the Mediterranean Sea, you'll find a fascinating society that's one of Europe's most densely populated, essentially founded during the mediaeval Crusades by a quasi-military Cathol

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A Northern Island bucket list

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10 top spots to party with your pals in Europe

As people start to think about fun getaways for the summer, it's worth noting that a number of key spots all across Europe draw multicultural people and gays/lesbians to unwind, let their hair down, and party their butts off, whether they're backpac

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Croatian Folk Music: An Adventure Off the Beaten Path

Croatia: a land of more than a thousand islands, splattered off the beautiful Adriatic coastline in Eastern Europe. Located at the crossroads of the Balkans and the Mediterranean, this European country is chock-full of intriguing history, Mediterrane

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an a-maze-ing place on the Greek island of Crete

If you’ve got even a passing knowledge of history and/or Greek mythology, you’ve probably heard of the Minotaur, the monster with the body of a man and the head of a bull, imprisoned in a labyrinth by Minos, king of Greece's island ofCrete, and fed

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Is it true that Pristina, Kosovo is Europe's ugliest capital?

According to many, Europe's youngest capital also has the distinction of being one of its ugliest. But this BBC travel article brings out its hidden beauty and other interesting points:

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20190305-is-kosovos-capital-city-

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A tasty foodie tour of Dublin

The city of Dublin has a lively social life and consists of many pubs, cafes and restaurants, offering a taste of authentic Ireland that’s both modern and delicious while still staying true to its heritage. Here you can eat in context, sitting on t

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Barceloneta, where beaches meet nightlife in Barcelona

Barcelona never fails to excite, particularly in the summer, when it boasts one of Europe’s liveliest big-city beach scenes (and with a bit of sizzle, too, including not just family zones but also gay and even nude sections). And ground zero for a

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Exploring Dubrovnik, Croatia's gem

Sometimes you have to wonder if a destination you have heard about for years will live up to its reputation. This one definitely does - I have to tell you, Dubrovnik justly deserves its title "Pearl of the Adriatic."

I mean, where else can you fi

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The Hebrides Islands cited in '5 Fab Places to Visit in 2019 That (Mostly) May Not Have Occurred to You

Regardless of whether you want to lay on a shoreline in the Caribbean; climb the world's most popular gorge; investigate ancient sites; eat world-reknowned cuisine - it's all good! Discover the places that may change your life.


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In southern Italy, why 2019 European Capital of Culture Matera is a marvel

Some three to four hours from Naples  (depending on whether you're driving or taking the bus/train) and six south of Rome  - not to mention less than an hour from Bari), the Basilicata region sits right atop the instep of Italy's boot. And in the

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4 more off-the-track places to explore in Europe

Europe is of course the world's most popular and varied continent when it comes to travel marvels. Who isn't familiar with the icons of London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona and more? But there are also many lesser known places to explore in Europe, and I

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Driving to Loch Ness from Glasgow

 

Visitors to Scotland who start their trip in Glasgow may want to spend a day driving the iconic Scottish countryside to see one of the most legendary locations in all the world: Loch Ness.

This fun adventure can be completed round-trip in a day,

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Plovdiv, Bulgaria a 2019 European Capital of Culture

Plov-what, now? Chances are you've never heard of this city of just over 345,000 (greater metro area 675,000) in south-central Bulgaria, two hours from capital Sofia. But in the  29 years since this country's from a particularly hardline, isolatio

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European musicians cited in '12 Giants of World Music'

Globalization has been a sometimes controversial mixed bag in different areas and different parts of the world, but I think we can all agree that on the plus side, one of its grooviest benefits has been to bring to spread many of the exciting cultu

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The 7 best winter resorts of the Austrian Alps

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