Cala Figuera, a tranquil and picturesque fishing village situated in a bay surrounded by cliffs, is one of the most scenic spots on the island of Mallorca and a world away from the tourist crowds. The setting is postcard picturesque with houses hanging off the cliffs above whitewashed boat houses with green colored doors. In the …
Drive the 17 km of winding roads from Palma and you will reach one of the most famous villages in Mallorca – Valldemossa. At 437 meters above sea level and with a beautiful setting in a valley surrounded by mountains – the village looks like it is taken from a fairytale. Painters come here for the wonderful light, writers and …
You need to travel to the north west side of Mallorca to find two of the most beautiful and sophisticated towns on the island – Sóller, and the more chic beach resort Port de Sóller. The Arabic name Sóller means “golden bowl” and it aptly describes the town’s breathtaking setting in a valley of orange, grapefruit …
Gazing out from the shelter of an umbrella across the Loire River to Nantes’ hazy industrial islands, you will be transported back in time to the mystical shores of adventure and scientific discovery enshrouding the novels of Jules Verne (1828 – 1905). He was born and raised on Île Feydeau, a former shipyard that has been …
Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic islands, has it all – fantastic sandy beaches, hiking trails in the mountains, jetset harbours, ancient buildings and lots of history. If you are traveling in Spain, consider hoping on the ferry from Barcelona or catch a short flight to beautiful Palma de Mallorca. You will not regret it. Palma de Mallorca, the cosmopolitan capital …
On the way to Ostend—an hour train ride from Brussels — I was reading Jules Verne’s classic Around the World in Eighty Days. In the book, the characters are constantly hopping boats and trains and going through port cities, so it felt appropriate to step off the train at the end of the line to …
Maastricht is located in that tiny bit of land stretching out to the south of the Netherlands, a narrow strip of land in between Belgium and Germany. And the vestiges of a Roman city beginning here as early as 50 B.C. shows Maastricht to be the oldest city in the Netherlands. Because of its strategic …
You may not be aware of this little known fact but the Auvergne is home to more great cheese than any other region of France. This unique volcanic landscape is home to no less than 5 Appellation d’Origine Controlee (A.O.C) cheeses. The principal cheeses are: Bleu D’Auvergne, Cantal, St. Nectaire, Fourme d’Ambert and Salers. …
Best Day Trips from Barcelona Spain Barcelona is the Capital of the Catalunya area of Spain. While you could certainly fill your days with the many sights of the city if you have extra time, these day trips from Barcelona provide a break from the bustle and offer some fun experiences outside of the city. …
Winter has arrived and for us skiers it is time to decide where to take our annual ski trip. Many travelers immediately write off the idea of a ski holiday in Europe for fear of breaking their wallets. However, when comparing the ever-increasing cost of skiing in the US where lift tickets at major resorts …