Spain was an amazing country to visit, and I was lucky to get a great collection of images. The ancient twisting streets of Barcelona, amazing Gaudi architecture, sunny Seville and white villiages of Andalusia all made for amazing photos.
To watch a bullfight, or not to watch a bullfight. That’s a question on many travellers minds when visiting Spain. On one hand, there are very real issues with animal rights and cruelty, on the other, bullfighting is a highly regarded part of Spanish culture and has been for centuries. Unsure of my own stance …
A trip to Spain wouldn’t be complete without watching a Flamenco show, and there is no better place than in Seville. Following a recommendation, we decided to see an evening show at El Patio Sevillano, which is one of the longest-running flamenco show in Seville dating back to the early 1950s. There are two shows …
While in Seville we decided to take a day trip to see the surrounding ‘Pueblos Blancos’ (white villages) that are famous in Southern Spain. These are a series of pretty whitewashed towns, scattered throughout the Andalusian countryside. They make a fantastic day trip out of the city and there are many to explore. Although somewhat …
After a long day of exploring the Alhambra, I needed to relax and what better way than in a traditional hammam. The Hammam Al Andalus is one of the first Arab baths in Europe to be re-opened since the sixteenth century and it was a fantastic experience. The interior of the baths were incredible, decorated …
One of the highlights of Barcelona is the architecture, which can be heavily attributed to the work of Antoni Gaudí. He is considered to be the father of the Catalan Modernista movement and is regarded for his unique and organic style, which was heavily influenced by shapes found in nature. His use of expressive lines, …
As a traveler you hear hype all the time – this or that place is amazing – and sometimes it leads to disappointment, but this time I couldn’t agree more. While planning my European trip, I heard numerous people claim that Prague was their all-time favorite European city and decided I needed to see it …
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Of all the small towns in Europe I have visited, Chesky Krumlov is my favorite. This lovely town in the south Czech Republic has one of the most incredible vibes to it. It is very relaxed but has a plethora of outdoor activities and attractions to keep visitors busy. Don’t fly through this place assuming …
One of the great things about travel in Europe is the ease of crossing borders, allowing you to easily pass from one country into the other without much effort. A great example of this is between Austria and Slovakia, where you can easily take the ferry across from Vienna to Bratislava for a day trip. …
The Euro sure has an impact on a tourists wallet and Vienna was one of the most expensive cities I visited on my Central Europe itinerary. Vienna is known for its high arts and music scene, with an incredible array of Opera’s, Symphonies, and Museums but there are also quite a few inexpensive ways to …
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