When travelers think of Mexico, many immediately think of the Riviera Maya, with its idyllic beaches and historic ruins. However, Nayarit in Mexico is equally an area of natural beauty and exciting historical and cultural experiences. Make a difference this year by traveling to Nayarit, a Mexican state nestling in the eastern part of Mexico. This beautiful state lies...
The white village of Parauta in the Serrania de Ronda in Malaga Province, Spain was declared one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. However, besides its beautiful white houses in its narrow winding streets, Parauta features an enchanted place, just waiting to be explored. Read on to learn more about this incredible art in nature and enjoy a virtual tour of the...
Nestling in the Zamora Province of Spain, Rihonor de Castilla straddles the border between Spain and Portugal. The unique town gets to celebrate the New Year twice as it and its Portuguese counterpart, Rio de Onor are both in different time zones. This makes the Spanish town unique in Spain and fascinating to visit. Rihonor de Castilla and Rio de Onor in two time...
Japan, and even Washington DC, are famous for their cherry blossom each year. However, it turns out a small village in the Malaga Province of Spain also celebrates with a cultural fiesta. Alfarnate may have a small population, but it has a close connection with Japan and the iconic Sakura festival. Meanwhile, this makes the village the “Japan of Andalucía” when the...
Officials in Málaga are rightfully proud of this region in southern Spain and have set up guided tours on the Gran Senda de la Axarquía (Great Path of the Axarquía). The Axarquía region is full of natural beauty, including mountains and valleys, pretty landscapes and more. To ensure that visitors can experience this and other areas of the Málaga Province, guided...
Hotel Marqués de Riscal makes a strong architectural statement as it stands over the traditional Basque town of Elciego. Meanwhile, Frank O. Gehry designed this weird and wonderful building, and was dubbed by Vanity Fair as “the most important architect of our age.” Looking at the architect’s work online quickly reveals why. Gehry is a Canadian-American Pritzker...
Imagine a village of just 690 residents boasting a Guinness World Record of 11 bars. According to research, Enix in Almeria has more bars per 1,000 inhabitants than any other town or village in Spain. Our first thought was how do all those businesses still run successfully with so few people in the village? Meanwhile, some of the eateries have been open for...
As recently noted on Travel New Paths, the Cotswolds of England offer much natural beauty and scenic wonders, including rolling hills, lakes and rivers. However, the area also features many fun activities for travelers on a UK vacation. Having learned the basics of this beautiful region, we now reveal the many things to do and see here. About the Cotswolds of England...
Readers were recently introduced to two fascinating locations in Spain – one related to Vikings and the other to witches. However, that witch destination isn’t alone, as the small village of Soportujar also celebrates witchy things. Read on to find out what you can see in the village while on a day trip from Granada. Soportujar in Spain and its witches When glancing...
Northern Spain is a green and beautiful area of the country, especially on the Urdaibai Estuary, nestling in the Basque Country. Here, nature is at its most beautiful as well as being an important Biosphere Reserve. This area of northern Spain is highly recommended for travelers seeking time in nature. Whether looking for idyllic beaches, wishing to hike in nature...