What to do (and what to skip) in Alicante Province
What to do (and what to skip) in Alicante Province. We just came back from a 3-week trip covering the some of the most popular towns, cities, and inland highlights of Alicante Province. There were …
When Iberia won’t pay your compensation claim…
When Iberia won’t pay your compensation claim… Has an airline cancelled your flight or did you experience long delays in reaching your final destination? If the airline is headquartered in the …
Why Toledo should be on your Spanish itinerary
Why Toledo should be on your Spanish itinerary. I didn’t initially like Toledo. We had checked into our hotel, dumped our bags and gone for our first walk around town. The streets were narrow and …
24 Underrated European cities that you should Visit
24 Underrated European cities that you should Visit. Europe has an overtourism problem. But that “overtourism” is in fact concentrated among the usual suspects: Rome, London, Paris, Barcelona, …
10 Places to visit in Spain other than Barcelona
10 Places to visit in Spain other than Barcelona A few weeks ago my accountant in Montreal wrote me, asking me to help him out draw an itinerary for his wife and daughter who were planning a visit to …
The Best (Realistic) Day Trips from Malaga
The Best (Realistic) Day Trips from Malaga. You have to just love bloggers when they mention places like Tangier as a viable daytrip from Malaga. Same goes for Seville, same goes for Cadiz. They’re …
The Best Places to Visit on Spain’s Costa del Sol
The Best Places to Visit on Spain’s Costa del Sol There are a lot of posts out there waxing lyrically about the beauty of the Costa del Sol and telling you all the places you have to visit. The …
What to See and Do in Zurich (Switzerland)
What to See and Do in Zurich. With its location between lake and snow-capped mountains, Zurich combines indoor and outdoor activities. You can explore the Old Town on foot, see modern landmarks …
The Cultural Differences that make Spain unique
The Cultural Differences that make Spain unique Spain is different. Some foreigners coming here love the differences and adapt quickly. Others have a harder time. For some, the cultural differences …