El Raval often gets a bad rap. In April, video circulated of a violent confrontation between two machete-wielding men. Although the incident did not result in any major injuries, it is likely the fight was... Read More
Milan rarely springs to mind as a holiday destination when considering Italy, with most often turning their attention to Rome, Florence, and Venice. For many Milan fails to deliver the cultural goods. Does it have Rome’s Colosseum? No. Can you cuddle up to your partner and embark on a romantic gondola ride through... Read More
This weekend the Catalan capital of Barcelona explodes into life with the Festa Major del Raval. El Raval in Barcelona is the grubby, charming, cultural hotspot dotted with trendy bars, boutique shops, a thriving art... Read More
Tuscany is synonymous with wine and, for good reason. Here, in northern Italy, vineyards are stitched into the gentle, rolling hills. They make up part of the beautiful fabric of the region. And, you don’t need a... Read More
The Tuscan capital of Florence, apart from being a knockout Renaissance city, is a great place to base yourself if you want to explore the surrounding areas. Day trips from Florence by train are aplenty. From Santa Maria Novella, Florence’s main train station, jump on some rolling stock and shoot off to Pisa, Siena, Lucca, Milan, and even Venice. That’s right, from Florence, Italy is your oyster from which a world of opportunity awaits. So,... Read More