Are you looking for a castle that is within driving distance from Paris? Then let me introduce you to the Chateau de Pierrefonds. Located just 90km from Paris, it is a convenient castle to see and well worth the time for a quick day trip. This castle has all of the majesty but little of [...]

I have compiled a list of sites with maps of Prague, Czech Republic that I have found useful on my travels: 1. Prague Metro Map 2. Zoomable Tourist Map 3. Train Service for Prague

Passatge de la Banca, 5, Barcelona, Spain http://www.museocerabcn.com Located just off the famous La Rambla street in downtown Barcelona, a small fairytale awaits. This place is not the easiest to find but well worth the search. If you are looking for locations with atmosphere, this bar/cafe should top your list. There is no admission cost, [...]

Bullfights are very controversial. Some people think they are barbaric and claim that it is cruelty against animals. Others focus on the lengthy cultural history of bullfighting in Spain and would be saddened if it were to stop. In Fact, just today as I am writing this, Catalonia, Spain has just outlawed bullfights claiming that [...]

Another topic that is highly debated: Do I sign up for a guided tour or try to plan everything myself? I think there are advantages and disadvantages to both and you may find that you choose different options depending on location.