Sep 24th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
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. Brittany Ferries operates several lines from England to various ports in northern France and Spain. In addition to travelers ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Brittany Ferries Strike Affects Travel, Business In Three Countries
Sep 24th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
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. Brittany Ferries operates several lines from England to various ports in northern France and Spain. In addition to travelers ...Embedded In The Layers Of Andalusia, Spain
Aug 17th, 2012 at 1:00PM: ...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 Domínguez Ortiz
While most travelers going to Spain head straight to the popular cities of Barcelona and Madrid, ...7 Tips For Touring Europe By Train
Aug 13th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
Hitting the open road might be the most iconic way to see the United States, but riding the rails is certainly the most romanticized way to journey across Europe. And who wouldn't enjoy taking in the views as you sweep past rolling vineyards in Spain or ride the rails across water to reach Venice? As you plan your travels across Europe, here are some tips and tricks that will make sure your ...GQ Names 'Most Underrated Cities' In Europe
Aug 2nd, 2012 at 5:30PM:
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 travelers are guaranteed to escape the crowds. It begins:
Europe's mega-cities have their justly enshrined Famous Things You ...The Price Of Wine Is Too Damn High
Jul 31st, 2012 at 12:00PM: 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 difference between good wine and swill and the results of the experiment confirmed what I've always suspected about many wine ...Think Globally, Eat Locally At Culinary Backstreets
Jul 28th, 2012 at 11:00AM: 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 launched this week as an extension of IstanbulEats.com, a blog reviewing Turkey's best street food, hole-in-the-wall restaurants ...Photo Of The Day: Smiling Door In Andalucia
Jul 24th, 2012 at 6:30PM:
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 handles, this door probably causes passersby to stop, grin and continue along their ways with lighter springs in their steps. I ...Are Woody Allen Movies The New Trip Planner?
Jul 12th, 2012 at 3:00PM: 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" – these films have boosted travel to these destinations. In fact, Adrian Wootton, the CEO of FilmLondon, says studies ...Spain Raises Airport Taxes
Jul 7th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
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 6.95 euros to 14.44 ($8.64 to $17.94). Barcelona's El Prat airport will go from 6.12 euros to 13.44 ($7.60 to $16.70).
...Two Overlooked Art Spaces in Madrid
Jun 28th, 2012 at 1:00PM: 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 barracks that has been turned into an art and educational space. Behind an elaborate Baroque gate are three large courtyards. ...10 Photo Musts For Any Travel Plans
Jun 24th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Taking photos of important documentation that we might need later as a backup is quickly becoming a part of everyone's travel plans. Stored in our cell phone, critical data can be recalled easily when paper versions of the same are misplaced, lost or stolen. Taking that idea another step further, creating other images along the way can be quite helpful for a number of reasons.
We don't like to ...World's Oldest Cave Art Found In Spain
Jun 15th, 2012 at 1:30PM:
Archaeologists analyzing prehistoric paintings in Spain have discovered the earliest example of cave art.
El Castillo Cave in Cantabria on Spain's northern coast was one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites investigated for the study. The earliest dates were a minimum of 40,800 years ago for a red disk, 37,300 years for a hand stencil, and 35,600 years for a club-shaped symbol. The red disk ...How To Put On A Travel Photography Exhibition
Jun 12th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
You got back from an amazing adventure travel vacation a few weeks ago. Your friends and family have heard all your stories and seen all your photos. Now what? Instead of tucking your photos away in an album or hard drive, why not show off your travel photography to a wider audience?
I've run two photography exhibitions and been in several more. My first exhibition was on the painted caves of ...Madrid's Summer Art Season
Jun 11th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Madrid is one of the best destinations for art lovers, and this summer's exhibition season is as great as usual.
From June 12-September 16, the Prado is showing "Late Raphael," the first major survey exhibition on Raphael (1483-1520) to combine paintings and drawings in order to focus on the last seven years of the artist's life, when he was at the peak of his ability. It also examines the ...Video Of The Day: Human Towers In Tarragona, Spain
Jun 4th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
Spain has a multitude of novel traditions. While bullfighting and tomato throwing festivals are known worldwide, there's another custom that isn't as widely recognized. Throughout Catalonia, people who create human towers – also known as castellers – compete to see who can create the tallest human pyramids. Only these flesh-and-muscle structures aren't really pyramids at all; ...
What Is The Highest European Capital?
Jun 4th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
I've lived in Spain part time for eight years now and I've been under the impression that Madrid is the highest European capital at 667 meters (2,188 feet) above sea level. You see the "highest capital in Europe" claim everywhere, including city tours, travel websites and even the second edition of "City Guide Madrid" by Blue Guides.
A friend who just came back from hiking in Andorra, ...The Sex Toy Vending Machines Of Spain
May 24th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
You've probably heard of the vending machines in Japan that sell used panties supposedly worn by schoolgirls. It appears Japan isn't alone in having sexual vending machines in public places. Not far from my home in Santander, on Spain's northern coast, I came across this innocuous-looking little cubbyhole. Its vending machines offer hot food, soda and snacks 24 hours a day.
It's in between a ...Video: The Prehistoric Cave Art Of Cantabria, Spain
May 14th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
One of the advantages of living in Europe is that you can visit lots of historic sites with your kids. This fosters an interest in the past, reduces museum fatigue and is a great way to learn together.
I live in Cantabria, on the north coast of Spain, a region filled with historic sites from Napoleonic forts to preserved Roman towns. Cantabria is most famous for the prehistoric cave art in ...
Photo Of The Day: Concrete Jungle
Apr 24th, 2012 at 6:30PM:
When you're traveling, art can pop up to surprise you in the most random of places. This elaborate piece of rooftop graffiti was captured by Flickr user Aviv from the heights of Parc Guell in Barcelona, Spain. Judging by the comments on Flickr, this street artist might just give Gaudi a run for his money.
Does your image of surprising street art belong here? Upload your favorite shots to ...TripAdvisor Names Best Hotels For Families
Apr 17th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Want to know where to travel with the kids? TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel review site, has named their top family-friendly hotels in 25 markets around the world, based on those ranked highest by travelers who identified themselves as traveling with family in their reviews.
The good news? The hotels on the list aren't too pricey – the average rate is $274 per night with ...
