Stratford-upon-Avon, as the name suggests, is a town on the River Avon in south Warwickshire. “Stratford” is used in reference to the local town, whilst “upon-Avon” is added to include the whole district. Having Anglo-Saxon origins, and growing up as a market town in medieval times, the town now has a population of more than 23,676. Stratford-upon-Avon, lined with Elizabethan streets, hidden alleyways and dotted with places of interest, is most famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and receives millions of visitors every year from all over the world.

The closest airport, Birmingham Airport, which serves flights to all UK, European and international destinations, is about 35 minutes drive from Stratford-upon-Avon. The town is also within easy access from junction 15 of the M40 motorway, and has good rail links from Birmingham’s Snow Hill station, and from London (about seven direct trains a day from Marylebone). Read the rest of this entry »

Barcelona is one of those cities where you can enjoy a 10 day vacation or holiday, but also where you can also go for just a long weekend. This coastal city offers easy access to a number of facilities, a lengthy beach and plenty of interesting architecture and sites. So how should you go about finding an area and place to stay in Barcelona; what is a good area to stay in and what kinds of things can you do in 3 days in the city of Barcelona, Spain?

The amazing thing about Barcelona as a city is that you do not need to choose between staying in the beach area or staying in the centre and tourist areas. In Barcelona you can do both. Read the rest of this entry »

Rome is a fantastic place! The entire downtown area is like a huge museum. Wherever you look, wherever you go there are historic buildings, fountains, statues, monuments, palaces… And history is so alive in Rome. Makes you feel privileged to visit this great city and see what has been one of the most important cities in our western history.

Streets are narrow and winding. The building plan is somewhat confusing; so many streets, and many of them change their name along the road. Even with a good map it can be quite hard to find the way.

There are tourists everywhere! The most renown sights are crowded, long lines of people waiting for admittance. And the typical tourist “traps” lots of street salesmen offering souvenirs of all sorts. Read the rest of this entry »

Many people dream of a vacation to the real Spain. Alicante is a fine example of such a trip. A port city on the Mediterranean Sea, Alicante enjoys the famous Mediterranean climate. Famous for its oranges, the region is lush and has long been renowned for its agriculture and beauty.

Alicante has a long and varied history. The area has been inhabited for 7000 years, with trading posts in the area before 1000BC. However, modern Alicante can trace its history back to Hamilcar Barca and the foundation of Akra Luekra, or White Mountain. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re lucky enough to be traveling to beautiful Madrid, Spain, I’ve got some super sights for you to check out. May and October are two of the best months to visit Madrid. And without further ado, let’s get to the list.

1. Arab Wall

The Arab wall is the remains of an old Moorish military outpost. There’s a part there that has concerts and plays in the summer months.

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