Italians have been showing the rest of Europe how to have a good time since A.D. In Ancient Rome, nearly half the year (150 days!) was set aside for festivals and recuperation. Today, the calendar may not be so... Read More
Food & Drink
Think of Barcelona’s museums and attractions like Christmas presents: don’t open them all at once! Firstly, you can (and should) come back to Barcelona again so there’s no hurry to fit everything into one trip. Secondly, you can’t appreciate them when you ‘open them’ too close together. After a couple of hours in an... Read More
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Culture
If you are reading this article, you are either in Paris or are very hungry! Well sit back, and let me tell you the story of the bistro in Paris, followed by a selection of the best five classic French bistros in... Read More
Culture
At the beginning of June, we’re all thinking the same thing, the summer will never end. Yet, somehow, it always does! The reality is there are only 13 weeks of summer . With so many great concerts and day festivals... Read More
Food & Drink
In 2017, Barcelona was the 12th most visited city in the world, welcoming 8.9 million international visitors. Last year nearly 9 million tourists streamed into the Catalan capital, to see the famous Barcelona Top Ten sites and attractions. Most peoples' Barcelona Bucket List includes the legendary Sagrada Familia basilica, the famous Las Ramblas boulevard, and for football fans, the Camp Nou stadium. For a Tourist Top Ten, you... Read More