10 Barcelona bucket-listers

 

The city most popular with visitors to Spain (and one of the most popular in the world, in fact) holds that status for very good reason. The capital of Catalonia is a truly terrific trove of history, culture, architecture, dining that's unique in

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Toddler-friendly holidays in the Canary Islands

What makes the Canary Islands so great for family holidays?
 

Looking for the perfect destination for toddler-friendly holidays can feel like a lot of pressure. You want to pick somewhere that meets all of your (and your kids’) expectations. Luckil

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The fairytale charm of a Dublin castle hotel

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The lovely town of Machico, on Portugal's Madeira island

Madeira Island is among the islands in the Madeira Archipelago and was discovered by the Portuguese in the early 1400's. It's still part of Portugal today, and also is a popular holiday destination with travelers from around Europe. The stunning se

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Serbia's record 2018 tourism numbers driven by...

...the Chinese, of course. The number of tourists rose 11 percent in 2018, retaining a trend of a two-figure growth percentage, the deputy PM and minister of trade, tourism, and telecommunications reports.

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Athens, Paris & Budapest cited among 5 of the world's most interesting city metro systems

In addition to providing efficient, inexpensive transport throughout some of the world's greatest cities, their most distinguished rapid-transit systems also provide an insight into history and society. Here are five outstanding examples.

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Excellent skiing/snowboarding at Spain's Iberian System Resorts

Iberian mountain system resorts offer a fantastic opportunity to holidaymakers looking for something a little different. With 27 kilometres of slopes on offer, there’s no shortage of skiing available, as well as a wealth of other great activities. T

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Madrid's Plaza Mayor marks 400 years

 

When I visit Madrid, I always make a point of stopping at least once for a drink or a feed in one of the focal points at the heart of the historic downtown – aka Madrid de los Austrias, Habsburg Madrid. The cobblestone Plaza Mayor (which means simp

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5 extra cool things to do in Rome

 

Among the various cities I've traveled to in Europe, Rome is my favorite. The sites, history, construction and ancient buildings mark it as interesting reasons for millions of tourists to flock in each season. Being the key city in Italy, Rome is

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5 fabulous free things to do in Milan

Milan is a metropolis of the future, where creativity, business and fashion meet together and influence each other. Milan is also the city of nightlife, full of cafès, bars, restaurants and nightclubs where looking good and excellent drinks are com

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Shoutout for 7 Euro destinations in '11 Unexpected Lovely Spots to See in Winter'

Winter is not necessarily the time to simply tuck in, stay home, and hibernate. it's a season which happens to be the perfect time to visit a number of stunningly beautiful places around the world which get even prettier when it's cold. Here's a lis

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Paris shoutout in 'Top 5 Exotic International Destinations for Your Honeymoon'

 

International honeymoon destinations are all the rage among millennials today. There are a plethora of exotic destinations around the world, including South Africa, Dubai, and France. The destinations not only offer romantic getaways, but various

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Why you'll fall in love with Ibiza

Who hasn't heard about the nightlife in Ibiza? People partying until the morning, the sun beautifully shining above the crystal-clear water – all the elements of this mesmerizing place make people add it to their travel journal in an instant. Even t

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5 Madrid musts

In its central area, Spain''s capital has many characteristics that make it stand out among other important cities, which by 2012 made it the thirty-first city most visited worldwide by international tourists, nothing more and nothing less than 4.1 m

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Cruising Germany's Elbe River

Booking a stateroom for an Elbe River cruise excursion during a colorful October in Germany made my seasonal travels a complete success.  The Elbe River extends through a part of Germany that I had yet to explore with Viking River Cruises. I'd prev

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London's 5 best winter pop-ups

A phenomenon that helps keep the cold winter festive on the Thames are the various cool pop-ups - restaurants, bars, galleries, shops, quirky experiences - always coming along to keep us entertained. Spring brought us all kinds of chocolatey treats

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London lit up the New Year with an homage to women

London's world famous New Year's Eve fireworks were spectacular. The moment Big Ben struck midnight, 12,000 fireworks were set off from the London Eye on the south bank of the Thames to create a breathtaking display of gold, silver and coloured showe

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3 reasons for visiting Paris in October

When planning a holiday in Paris, you should consider visiting in October. In this period, the summer has just ended. It means most Parisians are relaxed, since most tourists are gone. Furthermore, the weather now is ideal for exploring outdoor cafes

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4 top musts of Corfu

An island that's actually Greek territory's northwesternmost point, Corfu is considered the lushest of the Greek islands, and has ended up with the usual holiday-isle mix of tourism-saturated beach pockets (popular especially with Brits) balanced by

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The natural side of Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main is packed with excellent history, dining, culture, shopping, nightlife, and more. But there's also plenty to appeal to nature lovers, as well. The city is famous for its delightful gardens and parks, one of the most beautiful and l

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