Barcelona is Spain’s second-largest city and home to Gaudí’s whimsical Park Güell, the pioneering Gambrinus brewery & the famous Las Ramblas street market. Its old quarter has some of Europe’s most beautiful Gothic architecture plus baroque churches and some fine Modernista buildings by the Catalan art nouveau architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The city was the center of the Catalan empire in the Middle Ages and is a treasure trove of Romanesque architecture, Baroque churches, and Modern...

The city of Girona is tucked along Spain's northeastern coast in Catalonia, halfway between the lively city of Barcelona and the romantic city of Figueres. Here, you'll find one of the country's most stunning medieval cityscapes, with an abundance of Gothic and Romanesque architecture. The city boasts fascinating Roman remnants within the city walls, including the Tardorroman Bridge built in 98 AD, and an underground 1st century Mithraeum (a place of worship for ancient followers of Mithra...

Explore Madrid and find out why the city is like no other. Madrid was once the seat of Spanish monarchs and today, it's a destination for shopping, nightlife and delicious cuisine. The historic center is home to landmarks like the Royal Palace and major art museums like the Prado and Reina Sofía galleries that house masterpieces by El Greco, Van Gogh and Picasso.Including Royal Palace of Madrid, Plaza Mayor (Main Square), Puerta del Sol, Prado National Museum, Plaza de Cibeles, Alm...

An ancient city built upon a hill, Valencia is a blend of the old and the new. Medieval Serranos Towers overlook medieval buildings in the old quarter next to a brand new contemporary art gallery in Ocean Plaza. A breathtaking cathedral tops the hill in the old quarter while a 14th-century Silk Exchange can be found next door, along with shops and restaurants filling Valencia's Barri del Carme. The port area is only a short walk, where you can catch sight of huge yachts and fishermen's boa...

For coffee enthusiasts everywhere, a charming handbook to becoming your own favorite barista More than 100 million Americans start each day with a cup of coffee (many at no small price)! It's a fact : We love coffee. Now, in The Home Barista, two professionals reveal the secrets to brewing coffee worthy of the priciest cafés right in your own kitchen. Connoisseurs Simone Egger and Ruby Ashby Orr enlighten readers with insights and advice from crop to cup and beyond. Savvy, smart, and charm...

A Fun Gift Book for Anyone Who’s Totally Over Modern Dating Culture!“Filled with witty illustrations, interactive checklists, and quizzes that will delight anyone who's been spurned by the modern dating scene . . . Get it for your friend who's deleted and re-downloaded Tinder more times than you can count, your unlucky-in-love work wife, or yourself. Then spend February 14 laughing about it with a nice, big glass of wine and the peace of mind that comes with knowin...

Updated in November 2025 the 2026 edition of the Vía de la Plata guide is now available.The guide contains the following information:Pilgrim hostels and other accommodation on or close to the CaminoServices in the towns and villages (shops, restaurants, pharmacies, banks, etc.)Route descriptions and exact distances and ascents / descents (including for variants)Ov...

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included.Please search for "Travel Andalusia," part ...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Seville, Spain. Seville is the capital of Andalucia and the cultural and financial centre of southern Spain. A city of just over 700,000 inhabitants (1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it Spain's 4th largest city), Seville is Andalucia's top destination, with much to offer the traveler.In the 19th century Seville gained a reputation for its architecture and culture and was a stop along the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. Sevi...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. This beautiful city is often referred to as the “Paris of South America”.Buenos Aires is a major Latin American tourist attraction and offers a large choice of cultural events, nightlife, restaurants (with the largest steaks in the world) and pubs. It’s the home to two of the world’s most famous football teams (La Boca and River Plate).Buenos Aires is well known for the exotic, sensuous Ta...

Walk two of northern Spain’s most iconic pilgrimage routes, the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo, popular variants of the Camino de Santiago to Santiago de Compostela. The Camino del Norte stretches 820km (510 miles) along the scenic northern coastline, visiting historic cities such as Irun, San Sebastián, Bilbao, and Santander. The inland Camino Primitivo (221 miles) follows 355km from Villaviciosa through Oviedo and Lugo, offering a quieter, more mountainous route steeped in...

In this 20 page article I discuss our four day trip to Barcelona. The article presents a day-by-day account of the tours taken; fast facts about notable aspects of the trip; the itinerary; planning notes; and resources used. Selected photos from our trip are also included.The tours included: Afternoon Tapas Tour (Walking); Gourmet Tour (Walking); The Gaudi Tour (Bus); Montjuic & Panarama Tour (Bus); Picasso Tour (Walking); Trixi Tour (Pedicab); La Ramblas; and the Hop-on/Hop-off tou...