Hana Victoria Bou Pinkerton
Travelling by train is one of the best ways to get to know a country, here are 5 scenic rail trips in Europe that can highlight of your vacation.
Diana Rodríguez Pretel
Brussels: the city of chocolate and beer. Discover the best breweries and chocolatiers in the Belgian capital. The best of Brussels is a palatable affair.
Mónica Boixeda
A family plan or a getaway with friends. Choose who you want to share this special night with and start planning it from this very minute, so it doesn’t catch you off-guard.
Mónica Boixeda
10 Travel Destinations for a Killer Halloween
The Only Team
6 travel bloggers answer this #OnlyBeFrom question and invite us to daydream with them.
Alba Surís
History, present-day and suggestions: learn everything about Spain’s most beautiful and unique building.
The Only Team
On World Animal Day we hand-pick some of the best apartments for traveling with pets. You no longer have to part with your best friend when traveling.
Carola Gasparini
These days, we are used to getting a number of travel apps on our Smartphones before traveling, for access to firsthand information about the city we are going to. It’s an easy way to travel; we feel more confident to move around, we know where to go, what sites to visit and where to eat when we find ourselves in a new place.
Rehna Perviaz
Though the Olympics 2016 are set in Rio this year, Brazil is in fact hosting a smaller but perhaps cooler event in 2015. The passionate country brings forth, for the very first time, the World´s First Indigenous Games – in Porto Nacional, Brazil. October 23rd 2015; three day event. After the success of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, it became evident that Brazil now holds a strong position as a leading host for sporting popular events. With the launch of the first of its kind, Brazil are really pushing the boundaries to test new sporting limits. And we here, are behind you with full force! After all. Who doesn´t love a bit of sport? Especially when we are around for its legendary creation! This event has been ongoing in Brazil for 10 years – first conceived in 1991 – however 2015 brings something new to the table; as this is the first year the event is open to athletes outside of Brazil. This multisport event will showcase over 2000 participating indigenous athletes across 30 countries. The indigenous community will come together from all over the country and from overseas, to enjoy the beauty and touristic values of the Palmas. Uniting all for this 3 day event. Though the Americas are a steadfast approach to the games, delegations will also travel from Australia, Japan, Norway, Russia, China and the Philippines – with Brazil alone, consisting of 24 indigenous ethnicities taking part. There will be a variety of sporting events to showcase talents and these range from western style competitions and Indigenous games. Such games would include the following: Archery Javelin...
Hana Victoria Bou Pinkerton
Barcelona says farewell to those long summer days and announces an autumn full of energy by holding its largest street party, the festival of La Mercè, which is during the 18th to the 24th of September. This festivity is held in honor of one of the patron-saints of the city, our Lady of the Mercy, and all you fortunate ones to be here shall experience some of the best Catalan traditions, street art and music! There are over 500 events taking place during this festival, that’s why we would like to show you two different types of ways to experience La Mercè: THE TRADITIONAL MERCÈ Human Towers “Castells” Castells are one of the highlights of the festival, so it’s always better if you arrive a bit early. The aim of the Castellers is to build a human tower and have a young child climb to the top of the tower and stand up. You can enjoy this performance in Plaça Sant Jaume on Sunday 20th at 12h and on Thursday 24th at 12.30h in the morning. Giants “Gegants” The giants dance on the streets, march around in circles, accompanied by the music of flutes and drums. On the first day of La Mercè, Friday 18th, you can see them together with other figures that will march around the streets starting from Palau de la Virreina at 19h, continuing to La Rambla, carrer Ferran, plaça de Sant Miquel and plaça Sant Jaume. On Saturday 19th you can also enjoy watching the “gegants” marching from Palau de la Virreina at 18h, to La Rambla, Portal de Santa Madrona and Drassanes,...