Spain must be Europe’s most exotic country. From passionate flamenco and finger-licking good cuisine, to cutting edge architecture and avand-garde cities, Spain is a fascinating  mix of stirring and often curious traditions, live-for-the-moment hedonism and a willingness to embrace the future with a relentlessly adventurous spirit. Here are the top 10 places a good time is almost guaranteed.

1. La Sagrada Família

The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família inspires awe with its sheer verticality an

Now through May 15 – UCSD is offering The Campus Guide Architectural Tour in celebration of UC San Diego’s 50th Anniversary. These special edition tours featuring inspired architecture and The Stuart Collection of outdoor sculpture are offered the second Sunday of each month. Advanced registration is required.

May 5, 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. – Join Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography for a guided “grunion run.” Observe the mysterious grunion spawn on the beaches of La Jolla - hu

The wedding day of Will and Kate is over, but the occasion is still very much alive in London.  Everywhere I go, people are talking about it...where they watched it, how lovely the dress was, how sad it was that Diana wasn't there to see it, how poised the young couple was, how wonderful it is for the country.  The shop windows are full of their congratulations, and the street parties carry on for another day.  

The Royal Wedding was very much the theme in Harrods, the Knightsbridge department s

I had a wonderful opportunity of traveling in an airline that’s, well let’s just say different from the other leading airlines. I am talking about Sir Richard Branson’s well-thought out creation, Virgin America. So, what’s so different about Virgin America? Well, for one, the airplanes have a unique interior to them. It doesn’t feel like you’re entering into a regular airplane. The mood lighting throughout the airplane and the elegant seats add to the sleek interior.

Now, I am somewhat of a scare

Da Nang International fireworks Festival 2011

Duration: on 29th and 30th April 2011

Event: International Fireworks Festival thousands of Tourist In Danang City, Vietnam

With the permission of the Prime Minister, Danang has been honored as the host city to run the International Fireworks Competition every year.

This is an international cultural and tourism event which has been successfully organized by Da Nang. The events attract the wider participation of residents and visitors’ attention, contrib

A great place for short day trips,such as this one. 

Early morning departure from Hotel, for a full day tour visiting the beautiful royal “Taman Ayun Temple at Mengwi. Then drive up to the lovely Lake Beratan on the climbing and winding mountain road. At the picturesque mountain resort of Bedugul on the shores of the Lake Bratan with its cool and refreshing mountain atmosphere. Stop at the market of Bukit Muingsu, where villagers sell lovely roses, wild orchid and fresh vegetable grown in the fer

by Denise Mattia

IN VINO VERITAS

Finally there’s a Spanish wine that suits most palates.  Branded Tapeña, it’s a clever combination of the Spanish word Tapas (TAH-paz), foods to share, and peña, a slang word for a group of close friends.

The grape comes from the Tierra de Castilla region in the heart of Spain, an area that’s highly regulated by the Denominación de Origen (DO) appellation system.  Offering two reds, Tempranillo and Garnacha, a white, Verdejo and a Rosé, Tapeña wines are now availa

Western Australia features the best places of interest in the nation. Year-round warm weather, spectacular shorelines, rich valleys, and also amazing deserts make this side of the nation really exceptional. This state is also famous for its sophisticated cities, hospitable people, and lively nightlife. For individuals that fancy a little bit of adventure, though, they can bypass Perth and head right to Kimberley and stay at any Broome accommodation.

YHA Australia hostels are some of the best site

Yellowstone National Park is the most popular park in Montana attracting millions of visitors every month. The park is full of scenic beauty, science and has a long history. It is also the first national park in America that extends from Wyoming to Idaho and Montana. The park is popular for its varied wild life and eco systems. Its popularity is further enhanced with its geothermal features. The old faithful geyser is the best and most commonly visited place at the Yellowstone National Park and

Another electric car service for tourism is scheduled to go into operation at Tay Ho district, Hanoi on Sep 2 to mark National Independence Day.

#1. Belgium

Belgians love chocolate almost as much as they love beer – which is to say, a lot.

#2. England

It’s not quite Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, for there are no Oompa-Loompas, but it is Cadbury World.

#3. Italy

Chocolate shops are numerous and top-notch along the grand boulevards and piazzas.

#4. France

Chocoholics, you’ve found your heaven.

#5. Switzerland

This compact nation has the highest per-capita chocolate consumption in the world, and has spawned some of the most famous makers.

So what do you get when you take a handful of diverse people like chefs, photographers, investment bankers,  hippies, actors,  financiers, studio drummers, brew masters, wine importers, engineers, developers, and an attorney-- place them on land in the gnarly limestone hills west of Paso Robles… and let each one craft their own unique vision of the perfect wine experience?  Well, in short, you get the Far Out Wineries group, and it is my recommendation you start planning your trip now.

When I fi

I'm looking forward to Q-day & the orange craze here in the Netherlands. Each year mostly accompanied with sunny weather, people going crazy in orange, lots of music and parties. Canals in Amsterdam full with boats and the streets full of happy faces en enjoying faces and orange decoration. Have u ever been in the NLS during this unique national event, how did you experience this day? 

What did you like, dislike or maybe were amazed by?

"Ghate

P.s. to give you a small impression: 

Smart travelers pack carefully for their vacations and take everything they need to stay healthy, and it's equally important to safeguard those items while you're on the road.

One precaution is to divide prescription meds and other critical health care supplies and carry them in two different places, such as a handbag and a carry-on suitcase (but never in checked luggage).

I also recommend using a travel lock to secure small items such as a purse, briefcase, or totebag to something large and awkw

Can Shopkick Kick the Travel Industry into Action?

Imagine if a travel destination or property rewarded you for just visiting it, or just walking through the door of a hotel or B and B,  or setting foot on an island.

Would that encourage a more loyal following and generate more business?

Probably.

By any standard, we’ve reached the tipping point with mobile usage.

As of October of 2010, 61 million U.S consumers owned smart phones, up from 14% from the previous three months, reports comScore, a d

I was deeply chagrined to learn that Gray Line recently suspended its culinary walking tours in NYC but nevertheless wanted to give one of their bus tours a try. Among the cavalcade of numerous other double-decker buses plying NYC's streets, I was fortunate to experience a complimentary ride aboard Gray Line's Downtown Loop. A hop-on, hop-off circuit, I caught the bus at its Times Square stop and luckily was able to climb up to the rooftop deck for a birds eye view of all that the non-stop narra