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Mónica Boixeda
The football culture in Brazil Brazil has always been a country with a great football culture. If you combine all the beauty of Brazil with two football competitions that are going to be played there within a period of 12 months, you get a mouthwatering result. During the summer 2013, the Samba country will host the ConfederationsCup, which is just and appetizer before the big dish called the WorldCup2014 that will transform all Brazil in a great party place for an entire month. Flickr justin_vidamo The Confederations Cup The Confederations Cup is a tournament that welcomes the best teams from each continent, a mini world cup of only eight teams: Brazil, Spain, Italy, Uruguay, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria and Tahiti. The tournament will be held in six different cities: São Paulo, Recife, Fortaleza, Salvador, Brasilia and, of course, Rio de Janeiro, where the final match will be hosted at the most iconic stadium in the world, Estádio do Maracanã. Do you need a better excuse to visit a city as amazing as Rio de Janeiro? Rio de Janeiro Rio has it all: beaches, sun, good food and culture. Places like the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, the Christ the Redeemer or the Sugarloaf Mountain, make Rio a great holiday destination to visit. In addition, Brazilian cuisine is exquisite and a visit to the neighborhood of Santa Teresa and its traditional restaurants shouldn’t be missed by anyone. The city itself is a postcard and the cheerful atmosphere in Rio de Janeiro extends throughout the year, which is one of the reasons for which the famous Rio Carnival is one of the most important events...
Mónica Boixeda
Fatma Moussem is a local religious festival that is normally held in late August for 3 days in the Ourika Valley (south of Marrakech). This is a magnificent experience that you don’t want to miss. Open your eyes and ears and let yourself experience the Setti Fatma. Photo: Josep Renalias The Setti Fatma moussem is one of the most popular celebrations in Morocco. Although this is a religious festival, non-Muslims are welcome to come. However, the only place where you won’t be able to access, if you aren’t Muslim, is the Koubba of Setti Fatma, where the religious events take place. Most of the festival’s program takes place in Ourika Valley, a village 60 kilometers south of Marrakech, where no one will ask you for a “Muslim card”. This is a wonderful experience that is becoming increasingly popular among tourists around the world. Ourika Valley, located on the east of Jebel Toubkal, is well known for its magnificent green grass and also because of the famous Setti Fatma village where the August’s moussem takes place. This is a paradise destination. Next to this beautiful village you’ll find the famous Toubkal; there you’ll have the chance to climb the Toubkal, which is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains and one of the most prominent mountains in the African continent. There you could even ski in winter; have you ever imagined skiing in Africa? Yeah, it is actually possible. Due to its second to none 7 waterfalls, this town attracts hundreds of tourists looking to connect with nature every summer. During the winter this area is only inhabited by Berbers,...
Diana Rodríguez Pretel
Krakow is one of the most beautiful cities in Eastern Europe. Its markets, its almost-medieval streets and squares full of flowers will definitively charm you. A few miles away from Krakow, you’ll want to pay a visit to The Wieliczka Salt Mine and the concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau, which will surely give you goosebumps. Photo: http://www.krakau.travel/ Short trip to Auschwitz and Birkenau It is impossible not to think of torture, pain and death when visiting the Polish concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau. Upon arrival, a welcome sign that says: “Arbeit Macht Frei” meaning “Work will make you free”, will catch you off guard. Those who were forced to come to these concentration camps thought they came to work. You will be at the greatest horror museum ever known, one of the cruelest of the Holocaust. 13 out of 30 barracks, where Jews were crowded, are still intact, as well as the gas chambers, the crematoria and the railway tracks. The smell is one of the things I remember best about this place. Auschwitz and Birkenau smell of tragedy. The Wieliczka Salt Mine If you travel to Poland you should pay a visit to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, which is located about 15 kilometers on the southeast of Krakow. You don’t want to miss this underground city located hundreds of meters underground in a whitish salt mine with a depth of 327 meters and a length of 300 kilometers. Down there you’ll find dozens of galleries, sculptures of saltpeter, an underground lake and even (although it may sound crazy) a cathedral. They call it the Underground...
Mónica Boixeda
Romans, Greeks, Byzantines, Lombards, Normans and Germans among others, found in the Gulf of Naples an inspirational place to develop their cultures. Nowadays, this Italian region attracts millions of tourists eager to discover this amazing holiday destination. In the legendary city of Sorrento, you’ll find the best views of the Bay of Naples. This popular tourist destination is well known for the quality of its wooden handicrafts and the production of the famous limoncello (a delicious Italian lemon liquor). In Sorrento you’ll enjoy pleasant walks through the town, where you’ll see beautiful architectural jewels such as Sorrento´s Cathedral and its bell tower, which dates from the 15th century. Photo: sneakerdog For those looking for a small and tranquil island to spend a perfect holiday, there is no better option than Capri Island. Refuge of Roman emperors and aristocrats of the Romantic Age, the island of Capri has fascinated every single visitor since the ancient times. Despite being very small (10.4 square km), Capri offers a wide variety of activities to do. One of the most famous attractions of the island is Villa San Michele in Anacapri, which houses an interesting collection of antiques. There you’ll have a fantastic panoramic view of the island that will leave you breathless. Capri is an island that consistently delivers lively activities in scenic places like the piazzeta, which is a square surrounded by beautiful buildings, terraces, cafes and gift shops. You can’t miss a visit to the Gardens of Augustus, which were actually made in honor of the famous emperor and from which you’ll have wonderful views of the Marina Piccola and the Faraglioni. Finally,...
Diana Rodríguez Pretel
Here you’ll find a list of interesting activities to do in Barcelona that most probably, you won’t find in any other post. Traditions, tours, romantic dinners, endless nights full of fun and even an erotic show. These activities include the famous Castellars, a bike tour through the city, a romantic dinner at La Camarga (the famous restaurant) and a unique show at Porn’s Palace: Bagdad. The Castellars’ magic in every square of the city Originated in Tarragona, Castells are well known worldwide and recently have been recognized as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This 200-years family tradition has ended up becoming a tourist attraction. The Human castles are raised on different levels: fathers, mothers, brothers, sons and cousins to reach incredible heights. Photo: MagdaG Rent a scooter and explore Barcelona It’s very easy to explore Barcelona by bike. You’ll skip traffic jams and have a great time on its streets, which by the way, are great to drive. It´s easy to find special parking for bikes on all streets and squares in Barcelona, which makes bikes even more fashionable than in any other Spanish cities. But beware not to chain it to trees, because the Mossos d´Esquadra can take it away. Some nice rental sites: Mondo Rent: Paseo de Colón, number 24. Vanguard: Street Viladomat, 297. Barcelona Cooltra Motos: Sotamuralla Pass, 3. Scooter Hire Spain: Calle Zamora 62 and OASIS Mall, Local 34. Shots at Olympic Port district If you´re looking for good parties, the Olympic Port is your place. This is a perfect area for going out during the summer, where you’ll have the chance to...
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