Located on Calle Duque de Rivas, 7 in Madrid, Spain, is La Gatoteca, the perfect café for cat lovers. Here, you not only get to enjoy a good cup of coffee but also make a new feline friend to spoil for a while. The coffee doesn’t exactly come cheap, but it is worth the price to spoil a cute cat and maybe adopt one. La Gatoteca – the perfect café for cat lovers in...
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...
Many of us have to stick to a budget when traveling the world, while others have the wherewithal to stay in style in luxurious accommodations. For those of us who cannot afford it, it is good to dream or hit the jackpot with the right lottery numbers. Here, we explore a stay in Gstaad Palace in Switzerland, an entire private island, a luxurious castle or over-water...
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...
Located in central England, the Cotswolds was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty back in 1966. Among England’s many pretty landscapes, this area is a remarkable place to visit on a UK vacation. Meanwhile, the Cotswolds include a series of rolling hills dubbed the Cotswolds Hills, which run from the meadows of the upper River Thames area through an...
The inhabitants of New Zealand likely know how lucky they are to live in such a wonderful place which makes for a remarkable vacation. The locals, known as Kiwis, have dubbed it “Godzone,” a shortened form of “God’s Own Country” and it is easy to see why. With so much to see and do in this fascinating and diverse nation, the following is a brief guide to some of the...
Many travelers head to Rome or Venice for their vacations in Italy, but sometimes it’s good to veer off the beaten path into lesser-known locations. Riomaggiore is one such place, nestling in a small valley in the Liguria region. Meanwhile, this is the first of the beautiful “Cinque Terre” (five lands), a group of villages located on a rugged section of the coast as...
Quite rightfully, the Costa del Sol in Andalucía, southern Spain is known for its idyllic, Blue Flag beaches. It’s all in the name, which translates in English to Coast of the Sun. However, not everyone wants to lie on the beach all day during their vacations. All along that coastal highway, the towns offer much in the way of history, culture and art. The following...
Foodies that have visited Spain already know how diverse and delicious the Spanish cuisine is from region to region. However, it is Oviedo in Asturias that made it the prestigious Spanish Capital of Gastronomy for 2024. Meanwhile, the city was crowned ahead of Alicante, Valencia, Antequera, Andalucía and Castellón in Valencia. Read on to find out more about this...
After American Express Travel revealed its 2024 Trending Destinations List, it looks like 2024 is going to be even better than 2023. This year was hugely busy for travel and there’s no reason to think this will change in the New Year. However, instead of visiting the same old locations in 2024, try out some of these trending, but off-the-beaten-path locations for...