How to find the best hostels in Seville for your trip Of all the Spanish cities, Seville, the Andalusian capital, is by far the most fashionable. In this city you can enjoy the finer things in life: constant sunshine, life by the river, al fresco dining, live music and dancing late into the night. In…
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Valencia Old Town: a budget guide
A visit to Valencia isn’t complete without an adventure around the winding streets of Valencia old town – or as it’s better known, El Carmen. The barrio is book-ended by Torres de Quart and Torres de Serranos – the old city walls, runs as far north as the IVAM Museum and as far south as…
Dragons, books and roses: how to celebrate Sant Jordi Day
Every April 23rd, the streets of my city, Barcelona, fill with red roses and book stands, for a celebration steeped in history. Have you heard about Sant Jordi Day? It’s one of the most beautiful festivals in Catalonia and the most romantic. Brits may already know Sant Jordi as St. George, the patron saint of…
Six Easter traditions in Spain
Forget basket-wielding bunnies and gorging yourself silly on chocolate, Easter in Spain is a sombre affair. The whole week of Semana Santa (Holy Week) is passionately celebrated with religious processions, masses and music. The festivities begin on Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday) and last until Lunes de Pascua (Easter Monday), but the most elaborate events…
The best hostels in Spain for every backpacker
Stunning beaches, warm weather almost all year round and amazing food might be some of the things that come to your mind when you think about Spain, not to mention the great fiestas you can find! Urban cities like Barcelona and Madrid meet the orange fields in Sevilla and the rebel waves in San Sebastian…
The 5 Best Hostels in Ibiza!
How to find the best hostels in Ibiza for your trip Ibiza is always a good idea. The beautiful beach landscapes combined with amazing nightlife and relaxed vibe make it a dream destination. Maybe it’s because of its hippie past (Ibiza was a hippie capital in the 60s and 70s) that so many artists see…
Make a splash at the best beaches in Ibiza
Ibiza may be a small Balearic Island but when it comes to beaches it’s certainly not lacking. From white sandy coves ideal for catching the sunset, to abandoned bays steeped in fabled myth, The White Isle has something to suit the needs of every devoted beach lover. Here to prove that there’s more to Ibiza…
Experience alternative Ibiza! The best things to do besides clubbing
If someone says Ibiza, you think party. Crazy, wild, stay-up-all-night parties. It is THE place to go if you want to let loose and dance in some of the best clubs in the world. Although the Balearic island has a reputation as being a party destination, it’s actually way more than that. Behind all the…
Official: These are the best nights out in Ibiza
Flying over Ibiza gives you those jitters of excitement that you haven’t felt in a long time — goosebumps, butterflies and shrieks of joy. You turned on your out of office email, over packed your bags and jumped on a flight to celebrate a little bit of freedom this summer. And you and your friends…
15 Reasons to Visit Spain (As If You Needed Any More)
There are plenty of reasons to love Spain and they go well beyond our fondness for fiestas, siestas, and paella – although they will always hold a special place in our hearts. From the French influenced Basque region in the North, right down to the rambling and rustic villages of Andalusia in the South, it…