Holidays in Spain, Culture, Food, Locations, Travel
A holiday can be an excellent way to unload some of your stress and get away from the things that are causing your problems in your everyday life. You need to have the right kind of holiday though, and make sure you know what to expect, so you won’t actually end up feeling more stressed and ill at ease. If you are really looking to relax, it might be a...
A beautiful, historical country. Spain is a unique, idyllic destination for tourists the world over. Alexander Dumas once said when describing Spain’s diverse character that; “Africa begins at the Pyrenees”. Its in its uniqueness and diverseness that gives Spain a special feeling, and is what keeps millions and millions of people coming back year after year. Spain is consistently in the World’s top four tourist destinations. It is not hard to understand why. A mixture...
Choosing Algarve for your next golf holiday destination Algarve has carved a niche for itself as the premier golfing holiday destination of Europe. While the meticulously designed greens in Algarve, set against jaw dropping backdrops, are certainly the primary attraction, there is plenty more to do and see for visitors. Indeed, the incredible variety of activities at Algarve is perhaps its biggest selling point as a tourist destination. The variety...
One of the most beautiful and well constructed castles in the world, its hard to imagine that Osaka Castle was used as a building of war. It remains a popular tourist destination for those visiting Japan. Osaka Castle started construction in 1583, on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, after its destruction by Oda Nobunga. It was the largest castle at the time, and was intended to be used as a centre...
The temples an monasteries are a popular tourist destination in China. These grand but humble buildings are of ancient origin and hold a deep, spiritual resonance with the area. This post looks at Xumi Fushou monastery in Chengde. Built in 1780 by emperor Qianlong, Xumi Fushou monastery is built in a similar fashion to the Zhashilunpu monastery where the Panchen Lama lived in Shigatse, Tibet. Though it incorporates many Chinese architectural elements....