The value of the euro tumbled this week to a 13-month low against the U.S. dollar. That’s great news for American travelers, who now have significantly more spending power while in Paris.
Last spring, when we reported about the currency crunch, the euro was valued at 1.40 against the… Read More
Photographer Rankin documents his personal journey through South Africa with a series of images featured in a book and exhibition, RANKINJOZI
Travel insurers say they are unlikely to cover new policyholders against any future flight disruptions from the Islandic volcano
Travellers who are worried that their summer holidays could be ruined by further fall-out from the Icelandic volcano were dealt a blow this week as insurers said they were unlikely… Read More
The man who brought quality Spanish foods to London picks top places for trying the products that make his home region of Extremadura a gourmet heaven
Igrew up on a farm in Extremadura, western Spain. The region is the last “frontier” before the border with Portugal. It is also… Read More
Live music and dance, festivals and food
Deafening decibel levels herald the beginning of summer in Madrid, with the Rock In Rio festival (4, 5, 6, 11 and 14 June). It takes place in a vast purpose-built outdoor venue to the south of the city, and this year’s confirmed… Read More
Northern Spain’s variety of mountain terrain means you should be able to find a range to yourself – in the enchanting Pongas, for example
I still wasn’t sure exactly where the Ponga mountains were when I arrived on the first day of June at Posada del Valle, a small… Read More
Milton Keynes failed to seduce Mr and Mrs Smith, but this B&B is the perfect way to discover the town’s other charms
An amusing email comes from South Lodge B&B. Owner Julia Cox attended a conference I addressed about marketing for bed and breakfasts and subsequently, she writes, approached… Read More
Artists from near and far have been drawn to the hill village of GaucĂn, but a flourishing gastronomy and some stylish places to stay make it a seductive destination for all
Even today, the Andalucian hilltop village of GaucĂn is a place for those in search of romantic thrills.… Read More
The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens traveling to and living in Mexico of concerns about the security situation in Mexico, and that it has authorized the departure of the dependents of U.S. government personnel from U.S. consulates in the Northern Mexican border… Read More
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of traveling to Mauritania, and urges extreme caution when traveling there due to increased activities by the terrorist group Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). AQIM continues to demonstrate its intent and ability to conduct attacks against… Read More