Travels in Spain

The food in Granada as is the case throughout the whole of Andalucia is both delightful and utterly unique. There is definitely a hint of influence from its Arab ancestry through the use of certain spices and flavourings, particularly true of the desserts from this region. The tapas in Granada is note worthy indeed and allows you to sample anything and everything!

Eating in Granada. Tapas anyone?

Many of the dishes benefit from the geographical location of Granada by consisting of the fresh ingredients grown and produced locally in the area. Fresh vegetables, olive oil, vinegar and salt are prevalent in most dishes specific to Granada, and the dishes most associated with the area are stews and soups. All of course are made with only the freshest of ingredients from the local area.

Buenos Aires has made a name for itself as one of the most exciting cities in the World. It is not difficult to see why. With its charming architecture and rich history, it is an absolute must see for any intrepid traveller.

Tango in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is also the home of The Tango, and Tango dancers can be found throughout the city, even using street corners and pavements as their stage. Every form of the remarkable dance and activity related to it can be found in Buenos Aires. Tango is so interwoven into the fabric of the city that you find it everywhere. Television, movies, magazines, the Tango culture is prevalent everywhere. If it is the history of the passionate dance you would like to learn or indeed the moves themselves, it is certainly possible in Buenos Aires.

Rome is a truly remarkable place to visit. Not only are there some beautiful and historic buildings and land marks to see, but there is also a huge selection of events and festivals that take part year after year that are enjoyed by both locals and visitors to this glorious city. Below is a brief introduction to some of the festivals and other cultural events that take place in Rome each year.

On an evening in Roma...

September to October
The Roma Europa Festival takes place which sees modern art, theatre, music and dance celebrated. Performers flock to the city from across Europe to take part in this annual event that first began in 1996.

Barcelona is undoubtedly one of the most glorious and unique cities on the planet. A bustling cosmopolitan city there is so much to do and see that it is almost impossible to limit it to a top 5. Nonetheless, below is a list of some of the most popular attractions and things to do in the wonderful city of Barcelona.

Barcelona seen from Gaudi's Parc Guell

In fifth place, the  Barcelona FC Museum is a popular choice with many. Although perhaps not for everybody, any football fan out there would enjoy this museum enormously. There are countless trophies, photos, statues and other memorabilia to be found and, depending on what ticket you purchase, you can even take al look behind the scenes at the stadium seeing the changing rooms, VIP lounges and more.