To ring out the old and ring in the new, partying and fireworks are common in most European countries. And in addition, a few Iberia destinations have their own...
Welcome, dear readers, to Spain's largest oak forest, a majestic, sweeping nature reserve of 5,488 hectares (square miles) up in the mountains some two hours' drive southwest of Oviedo, capital...
As Iberia prepares to relaunch service to San Juan, Puerto Rico on May 15, 2016, now might be a good time to look ahead and take stock of one of the Caribbean’s...
Along with many other cultural traditions, Spain bequeathed Christmas and New Year's to its American colonies, now the 17 Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America - and while quite a...
Greece almost always brings to mind either the glorious ancient ruins of Athens or the also glorious Greek beaches (and other) charms of the Greek islands. But often overlooked are the...
Back in the mid-1960s, the Orlando region of central Florida was largely hot, swampy, mosquito-ridden, lake-dotted backwater. Then came “The Mouse” – Disney’s Magic Kingdom – and lo, these...
Europe’s cities especially pour on the charm during the Yuletide season, and Spain’s capital is no exception. Here are the top holiday highlights to watch out for! (more…)
While Spain's Balearic island of Majorca certainly has a reputation as something of a "party isle", its charming, elegant capital Palma de Mallorca manages to be both festive and also a...
by Marcia Levin
Legendary Jerusalem! The ancient city holy to Christians, Jews and Muslims alike is also an irresistible magnet for history, archaeology, and culture vultures the world over. Furthermore, it’s...
Millennials and other younger folks may find it hard to imagine, but not so long ago, one of Europe's loveliest cities was locked away from most travellers behind the Iron...