Asturias
The Art of Drinking Cider in Asturias
Cider isn’t simply the most popular alcoholic drink in Asturias, it’s more of a religion and as such it’s essential to know a few things before you even attempt to drink a glass. […]
Europe
Asturias
Asturian Cooking, Classic Fabada Recipe
One of the most popular and robust dishes in Asturian gastronomy is fabada which is a sort of peasant bean stew flavoured with chunks of pork… […]
Menorca
El Jáleo, The Menorca Fiesta
Every Menorcan fiesta features the es jáleo in which horses with manes and tails colourfully festooned with embroidered ribbons and their elaborately dressed riders, known as caixers, enter the main square amidst the thousands of revellers and dance on their hind legs to the live music. […]
Barcelona
Bars in Barcelona, Searching for the Green Fairy and her Friends
There were two things I wanted to achieve on my birthday in Barcelona. The first was to ride the Transbordador Aéreo del Port cable car from the port… […]
Food & drink
Europe
Hotel Port Mahón, Mahón
The Port Mahón is an ideal base for exploring the city and for trying some of the port restaurants and bars which lie at the foot of the headland, a 10 to 15 minute stroll away. […]
Europe
Port Ciutadella Hotel
A good value, no frills hotel that offers a comfortable and friendly base from which to explore the city. The stroll to the marina and old town alongside the port is a joy and […] […]
Asturias
Bal Hotel Spa
From the outside Bal Hotel Spa looks like a typical top of the range out of town hotel with a slight Alpine appearance. Inside the brand spanking new décor is sleekly chic […]
Asturias
NH Palacio de Ferrera
Beautifully decorated, lots of interesting nooks and crannies, super location in a fascinating city and with a semi-secret garden in which to stretch the legs the Palacio de Ferrera has a lot going for it… […]
Asturias
Melía Hotel de la Reconquista
In a city with a lovely old quarter featuring historic architecture, the Melía Hotel de la Reconquista feels like an appropriate base from which to go exploring… […]
Barcelona
Hotel Eurostars Laietana Palace
Situated right on the edge of the Barri Gòtic quarter you can pretty much fall out the Hotel Eurostars Laietana Palace and into a cool bar, stylish restaurant or stunning landmark. […]