Archives by Tag 'Spain'
NYE Around the World
While it may happen at different times, the celebration of the New Year is something that’s universally celebrated by all, every culture across the world has its own traditions and customs to ring in the New Year. It’s not just the time zones that are different, the build-up and the aftermath of New Year’s day [...]
Top 5 Christmas Shopping Destinations in Europe
Paris It feels that including Paris on any list about shopping is mandatory, and it’s no surprise that it features here. Any type of store that you can think of, you’ll find here and with places like the shopping arcade Palais Royal, Marché St Pierre and Lafayette Maison, you’ll quickly realise why Paris is regarded as one [...]
Spanish Beach Holidays
If the warmer days have you longing for a cool ocean breeze as you lounge on a beach, but you don’t fancy a long haul flight to an exotic location, the beaches of Spain are only a few hours’ journey away. There’s a wide variety of beach holidays on offer in Spain, from busy nightlife [...]
Tips for healthy airplane travel
Travelling long haul can be a shock to the system, with lengthy flights to Australia and similar destinations almost unbearable way down in economy. There are limited activities on airplanes as it is, so planning your trip is wise. The trip down under One of the longest journeys to endure when flying from the northern [...]
Travelling as a group
Weather a family knees-up or a uni reunion, a group holiday makes for a lifetime of memories. As well as that, travelling in numbers offers a scope of advantages including cheaper room rates and additional services from sharing costs. Skiing the Alps Perhaps the most popular group expedition is the ski/snowboarding trip. You can’t beat [...]
Where to stay in Madrid
Cheap flights to Spain make a holiday in Madrid easy, to see the nation’s capital and third largest city in the EU. A city of palaces, gorgeous architecture, great nightlife and one of the world’s best art capitals – activities in Madrid are plentiful. Museum Madrid Many of the museums and plazas can be found [...]
Where to eat in Madrid
Long regarded as the heart of Spain, Madrid is a cultural and historical city. It has been a city devastated by war and base for both Romans and Arabs and the architecture and landscape reflect this beautifully. There are many cheap hotels in Madrid whether you are planning a weekend in Madrid or a longer [...]
Getting around Madrid
The beautiful Spanish capital Madrid has a reputation as a walking city. By foot, you can take in some of Europe’s grandest and oldest architecture at your leisure – but, the city is huge! Europe’s third largest in area after London and Paris to be precise. So to see it all on foot would take [...]
Things to do in Madrid
Renowned for its fashion, diversity, arts and culture, a weekend in Madrid will have you on a packed schedule. The Spanish capital has “mucha marcha” status, meaning “lively spirit” and certainly lives up to this reputation, as activities in Madrid are in abundance. Historical stop-offs Enlighten your knowledge of the city’s history with a trip [...]
Feria de Malaga
One of Spain’s most popular annual events, the Feria de Malaga, draws Spaniards from all corners of the country to join in the revelry. Traffic stops, shops close and the city comes to life showcasing the best of Andalusian culture from flamenco dancing to cowboy shows – yet the 10-day fiesta still attracts little attention [...]
