Five Reasons to Visit Spain's Segovia Thu, 09 May 2013 12:05:50 -0700
Many visitors to Madrid are tempted by an excursion to Toledo, but the experience can often be marred by the packs of tourists that it attracts, especially during popular travel months.

Ten overlooked stunning buildings Sun, 19 May 2013 19:06:36 -0700
While most travellers know to visit the Musee d'Orsay while in Paris or the Guggenheim Museum when in New York City, there are hundreds of buildings that get overlooked, either because of their location or simply the number of sites in the city deemed worth seeing.

Local man treks medieval Way of St. James Tue, 14 May 2013 08:28:24 -0700
Robin Morsink, left, of Holland and Todd Frye, Marysville, stand atop the Alto del Perdón, a ridge near Pamplona, Spain. Frye visited Spain in December and January to see and experience European history.

The Bristol Post published Exploring nation's stunning architecture and rich history Mon, 06 May 2013 21:36:49 -0700
THINK of Spanish cities and Salamanca doesn't always spring instantly to mind.Yet this is a truly fascinating destination.It's a UNESCO World Heritage site, acknowledged by many Spaniards as one of the country's most beautiful cities.Built virtually entirely of the local sandstone which gives it a gorgeous rose-coloured hue, it seems almost to glow, especially during the sunset.Founded by the ...

May Getaway to Costa del Sol Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0700
Sand, sun and sea combined with a relaxed southern Spanish charm make Costa del Sol a perfect pre-summer getaway. For the month of May, Cosmos is offering two great Costa del Sol deals at the Buensol Apartments ...

Secret Spain off the beaten track Fri, 03 May 2013 09:46:53 -0700
If you're even mildly adventurous, there is no better way to unlock the secrets of Spain than to head out on the road and follow your nose to the places that entice you most. Dig out tempting tapas bars on old cobbled streets. Watch birds of prey wheeling in plummeting canyons. Dine on freshly caught fish with local wine in small ports. Find your own way to romantic hilltop castles and medieval ...

Many officials cut spending in recent years Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:31:24 -0700
More than a third of Coachella Valley council members significantly cut their travel spending to state and national conferences in the past two fiscal years, The Desert Sun found in a review of city expenses. Only 11 increased their spending. Most stayed about the same.

How One Family Built America's Public Palaces Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:46:58 -0700
The National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., has a new exhibit about the soaring tile vaults built by a famous father-son team. The Guastavinos came to this country from Spain in the late 1800s, and left their mark on some of America's most important public spaces.

From tourist to traveller Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:16:17 -0700
The first glimpse of our temporary home was far from promising. The taxi pulled up in front of one of those monolithic Soviet-era apartment blocks that deface Russian cities.

Planning a trip to Europe? Try places off the beaten path Thu, 02 May 2013 23:01:46 -0700
Europe will always be a magnet for tourists. Its old-world charm never ceases to draw crowds.