Spain’s culinary reputation tends to revolve around a familiar cast of names: Barcelona for its fashionable restaurants, Madrid for its tapas bars and San Sebastián for its celebrated pintxos. Yet some of the country’s most rewarding meals happen elsewhere, in cities where market traders know their regular customers, family-run restaurants preserve regional recipes and local…
Few countries reward drivers quite like Spain. With Spain the most visited country by British residents in 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics, its appeal is beyond question, yet a road trip lets you trade the crowded resorts for empty mountain passes, sleepy villages and coastline the coach tours never reach. Here are…
Slow travel, which focuses on engaging and connecting with the local culture and environment instead of rushing through an itinerary, has grown in popularity in recent years. Holidaymakers are increasingly looking for meaningful interactions and unexpected discoveries when travelling. If you’re interested in a restorative, enriching escape, Lanzarote holidays offer a blend of natural scenery…
Spain has long been a firm favourite among UK holidaymakers, and in 2024, it once again topped the list as the most popular overseas destination. In fact, over 18 million Brits visited the country last year alone. With its year-round warm climate, abundant sunshine and favourable prices, it’s easy to see why so many are…
As the winter chill descends upon much of Europe, you might dream of sun-soaked beaches and balmy temperatures. Look no further than Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. Often hailed as the hottest place in Europe during December, this island offers a perfect escape from your winter blues. Why Gran Canaria is The Ultimate Winter…
This blog post is all about how to spend two days in Barcelona. Last week I spent two days in Barcelona with my best friend. We had previously planned to have a few days holiday in London, but thought we should price somewhere foreign just to compare. And as it turned out, Barcelona was actually…