I am - and have always been - a hungry traveller.  I'm a sucker for shady street food stalls; Michelin-star restaurants; local specialities whether it's foie gras in France or pata negra jamon de belotta in Spain; exotic delicacies - lamb head in Marrakech (see our Top 10 Things to...

After a week in French wine country, I was ready to head to Barcelona for a change of scenery and to swap excessive amounts of red Burgundy and succulent French foie gras - for Rioja and ham.Yes, ham.  Not the ham of your mom's ham-and-cheese sandwiches, mind you.  We're talking about...

After a week in French wine country, I was ready for a change of scenery and to exchange my alcohol intake from red Burgundy to Rioja.  As the train travelled from Lyon through the Pyrenees to my final destination: Barcelona, the excitement of my first encounter with Spain was quickly...

Family holidays? They don't have to be burdensome and with The Riding Company, family riding holidays are easy and enjoyable for everyone: parents, children, and the whole family. For the Christmas holidays, or the Spring / Half Term Holiday this season, be sure to check out these riding...

The sights of these renaissance, medieval and Tuscan portside cities on the shores of the western Mediterranean Sea will make you never want to leave. Last week, TripAtlas.com brought you to 10 Amazing Portside Cities in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea in Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Bulgaria and...

Whether you are a seasoned rider or a complete novice, some of the best riding trips can be found across Europe. Even if you're not a rider, there are holidays that cater for every possible whim with a bit of riding thrown in as well. Here are some of the best Riding Holidays or adventures that...

‘Tis the season for long drives into the countryside and manicured grass for as far as the eye can see. Yes it's true, spring is here and it is here to stay - which also means 6am tee times on freshly dewed courses and terrible angst with your new driver (why does it work so well for Tiger...

Spain is one of the world's most celebrated countries when it comes to festivals or fiestas. There are countless numbers of them every year, and are a huge part of Spanish culture and its people. Many of the fiestas that take place originated as religious celebrations to honour patron saints of...

Spain is home to some of the most unique festivals in the world: city wide tomato fights, funerals for sardines and one of its most well-known: Encierro or Running with the Bulls. The Running of the Bulls is every adventurous traveller or risk taker's dream. The event is held during the...

What sights will you see when you're on the Mediterranean? You'll get to know six popular areas of interest here. You can learn about some of the cities and islands on the Mediterranean that are located in and around this virtually inland sea the size of the Canadian territory of Nunavut and the...