This weekend we learn about one of the world’s biggest airlines being dismantled, poster vending machines at airports and bullfighting possibly returning to Spanish TV.
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Spain
Even cheaper seats come with a fee, holidays to Spain gain popularity, IAG agrees to buy BMI
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Bullfights. Should they be added to UNESCO’s list of world treasures? Many people in Spain think the tradition should be included. After all, it’s a seminal part of the country’s history. Now, The French Ministry of Culture is backing the proposal and the International Humane Society is up in arms.
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In this series of videos, Johnny Jet takes us to the Marriott at Khao Lak in Thailand with its spectacular pool and nearby beach bargains. Karen Cummings uncovered an oldie but goodie video about the scariest path in the world. And here’s a video by a young Korean who visited personal shrines around the world.
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Tell someone you travel in order to taste new foods and you’re congratulated on your willingness to embrace other cultures. Tell someone you travel for booze and you’ll invariably be met with raised eyebrows and a look that suggests what a sad life you lead.
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Most people go to Spain for the beaches or the art or the flamenco dancing, but our favorite place is a world away in the wild northwestern corner. Galicia has its own traditions and landscape and weather.
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This wine harvest fiesta in Logroño, Spain, takes place on September 21st in the midst of the capital of the Rioja wine region. This is one of the premier wine regions of Spain and Logroño is one of Spain’s richest cities. Internationally-known vineyards like Marques de Riscal, Sierra Cantabria, Muga and C.U.N.E. surround this city. They produce the unique Rioja wines that were some of the first to make their ways into the wine palate of the world.
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Flash singing and dancing at the mercado in Valencia, Stansted Airport outside of London and in the Central train station in Antwerp, Belgium.
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Just three hours east of Madrid, and three hours south of Barcelona, Valencia is Spain’s third largest city. Valencia has a beautiful, almost tropical location, sunny skies, fabulous paella, and a fascinating medieval center. Best of all, it has almost completely escaped the galloping American tourist. Come while away a week or two.
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