The medieval 'Reconquest' of Spain still reverberates for visitors today

 

Yesterday marked the 528th anniversary of the fall of Islamic Granada to the armies of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, marking the culmination of the Reconquista from the Moors - whose Umayyad Caliphate forces had swept into the Iberian Penins

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Top 7 spots to visit in Budapest, especially for honeymooners

A city of picturesque landmarks and cool rooftop bars, Budapest is ideal for newlyweds. A heavenly destination with a delightfully shabby-chic style, Hungary’s capital is a diverse blend of attractions spanning top-notch fine-dining locales and c

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What the Dickens? Happy Christmas/New Year from London!

 
One of the all-time classic Christmas destinations is the city where Charles Dickens penned A Christmas Carol 175 years ago. And of course the London of today offers an enormous variety of holiday happenings and experiences, from the traditional V

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A food journey through western Slovenia

They say great things come in small packages, and that is certainly true for the Balkan country Slovenia. Considering it’s such a small country (thirteen times smaller than New Zealand), there is a surprising variety of traditional Slovenian dishes

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7 Musts in Athens

I remember when I had to visit Athens last year. I had to properly research, including reading bloggers who had visited, It helped me quite a lot in making the most of my time there, and I made a good list of places to cover in a week. Now I in tu

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The spectacular scenery of Norway in a nutshell

 

The "Norway-in-a-nutshell" tour can be undertaken throughout from Bergen or Oslo as a single-day trip or spread over three days. However, if planning a one-day excursion, Voss would be a more convenient and relaxing base. This small, thriving town

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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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