It's Picasso's most famous and discussed work. "Guernica" was the artist's response to the Luftwaffe's bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. Some 1,654 civilians died. Nazi Germany was supporting General Francisco Franco and his Nationalists ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Museum Honors 75th Anniversary Of Picasso's 'Guernica' With Special Exhibit
It's Picasso's most famous and discussed work. "Guernica" was the artist's response to the Luftwaffe's bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. Some 1,654 civilians died. Nazi Germany was supporting General Francisco Franco and his Nationalists ...Best Anti-Drug Poster Ever Found In Santander, Spain
I was at my local Sanidad Exterior here in Santander, Spain, getting some medicine for an upcoming trip when I spotted this wonderful poster. It reads: "If you bring drugs aboard the plane they'll cook you lobster and the captain will let you fly."
The next line reads: ...Brittany Ferries Strike Affects Travel, Business In Three Countries
A strike by the employees of Brittany Ferries is disrupting the movement of travelers and goods between England, France and Spain.
The BBC reports the French union that staffs the ferry service is striking in protest of cuts by the company, which is deeply in the red. ...Beautiful And Bizarre Bookstores Of The World
Wherever I travel, I always find myself drawn to bookstores. They're a pleasant comfort zone when far from home. I love hunting for local authors and books of local interest while chatting with the people who frequent these places. I've found that bibliophiles are pretty ...Mountain Travel Sobek Offers Rafting Adventure That Spans 25 Days, 6 Continents
Adrenaline junkies and globetrotting adventure travelers will want to take note of an impressive new itinerary being offered by Mountain Travel Sobek. Yesterday, the company unveiled a new excursion that will send travelers on a whitewater odyssey that spans six continents ...Woman Pays Ryanair $390 To Print Boarding Passes, CEO Calls Her 'Stupid'
Travelers taking issue with budget airline Ryanair is nothing new. In fact, it now seems to simply be commonplace.
First, there was the Norwegian man who was arrested after complaining that the in-flight sandwich he purchased tasted like rubber. Then, of course, there ...Embedded In The Layers Of Andalusia, Spain
...one must seek the essence of Andalusia in its geographic reality on the one hand, and on the other in the awareness of its inhabitants. From the geographic point of view, the whole of the southern lands is too vast and varied to be embraced as a single unit. - Antonio ...GQ Names 'Most Underrated Cities' In Europe
Have you ever touched down on your hard earned vacation only to find you've landed in a tourist trap? GQ decided to help ensure none of their readers stands in a long line again. As part of their August issue, the magazine has put together a list of cities where ...Survey Reveals World's Best Food Destinations
Does food play a role in where you decide to take your vacation? For those interested in taking a delicious trip, Hotels.com surveyed 27,000 international travelers to find out what they believed the best destinations for cuisine were.
According to news.com.au, 32% of ...The Price Of Wine Is Too Damn High
If you were given a blind taste test, could you tell the difference between a $10 bottle of wine and a $20 bottle or even a $50 bottle? Last year, I listened to a Freakonomics podcast, in which Steve Levitt set out to determine if his friends and colleagues could tell the ...Think Globally, Eat Locally At Culinary Backstreets
Budget-savvy and food-loving visitors to Istanbul have found an excellent resource in Istanbul Eats for several years, and now can find more authentic and off-the-beaten-path tips in Athens, Barcelona, and Shanghai, with Mexico City on the way. Culinary Backstreets was ...Six Great Mediterranean Cruise Ship Ports
Some of the best Mediterranean cruise ship ports appear on a variety of itineraries from several cruise lines. Traveling via cruise ship, vacationers are able to see six or more different ports on a seven- to 10-day sailing. That's covering a lot of ground quickly and ...Photo Of The Day: Smiling Door In Andalucia
Sometimes, it's the unexpected details that can lighten up a long day of travel. Take, for instance, this bright green door in Conil de la Frontera, a seaside town in Andalucia, Spain. Wearing a whimsical lopsided smile thanks to some conveniently placed locks and ...Photo Of The Day: Madrid's Palacio Real
Today's photo, by Flickr user APANCHA, takes place at the changing of the guard at Madrid's Royal Palace (Palacio Real). The tight marching pattern of the soldiers, evenly spaced as they pass in front of the palace's stately architecture makes for quite a show for ...Are Woody Allen Movies The New Trip Planner?
Think movies are just a way to enjoy a night in with friends? Apparently, not. According to tourism boards in European cities that have been featured in Woody Allen films – such as "Match Point," "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "Midnight in Paris," and "To Rome With Love" ...Spain Raises Airport Taxes
The government of Spain has announced that it is raising airport taxes.
The amount of the increase depends on the airport, with the average being 18.9 percent. Taxes at the two busiest airports, however, will more than double. Madrid's Barajas airport will increase from ...The Most Modern Hotel In The World ... In 1908
Here's a fun little silent film from way back in 1908 called "The Electric Hotel." At that time technological progress was all the rage, new inventions seemed to pop up every day and electricity was just becoming commonplace. In this film we see how the hotels of the ...
First Gay Cruise To Visit Casablanca Turned Away
Currently sailing on what was promoted as "the first gay cruise to visit Casablanca," gay and lesbian passengers on a chartered cruise were turned away by Moroccan authorities over the weekend. The Problem? Morocco's Islamic religion and the laws of the North African ...Two Overlooked Art Spaces in Madrid
Madrid is famous for its art. The "Golden Triangle" of the Prado, the Reina Sofia, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza attract millions of visitors a year.
But there are plenty more places to see art than those famous three. One of my favorites is the Conde Duque, an 18th century ...Madrid Street Art Old And New
Madrid is filled with art. From world-famous museums to cutting-edge indie galleries, this city has it all.
You don't have to go to a museum or gallery to see art, though. The streets are filled with it. This photo shows a mural at the intersection of Calle de San ...
