This emergency manoeuvre turns what was pure gliding elegance into an ungainly attempt to hit their mark, especially when their chosen landing pad is the impossibly slender spire atop one of the many Renaissance churches in this smallish city in southwestern Spain. I haven't seen […]
Category: Mediterranean
Greece bags award for best beaches in Europe at Russian tourism exhibition
Greece is a top vacation destination with the best beaches in Europe, according to an award granted to Greek authorities by the annual Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition. Greece's tourism minister Elena Kountoura, who led a Greek delegation in the Russian capital to attend […]
SFGATE: Thousands of students protest gun violence in nationwide walkout
Thousands of students protest gun violence in nationwide walkout Published on March 14, 2018 at 05:22PM by By Jill Tucker In New York, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Parkland, Fla., and other cities across the East Coast, thousands of students poured out of schools Wednesday as the […]
New VR stations in Zagreb let you travel back in time on the streets of Croatia
A Croatian start-up is transporting tourists back in time using prototype virtual reality (VR) stations on the streets of Zagreb. VR Pole used archival materials to piece together a virtual glimpse of the city's cathedral in the 19th century. The team then installed prototype VR […]
Why baby eels are one of Spain’s most expensive foods
Baby eels are one of Spain's most expensive foods, but when you see them for the first time you might wonder why. They're not, to put it … It's not that angulas, as they're called in Spain, taste good or bad. … They live in […]
Travel Law Forum 2018 – Consumer Rights in digital era, in Athens Greece
ATHENS – Palladian is organizing the Travel Law Forum2018 – Consumer Rights in digital era which will take place on Friday, March 16th, 2018 (attendance 09.00) at the hotel N.J.V. Plaza, in Athens, under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Tourism and in cooperation […]
7 ways to be a responsible & respectful traveller in Croatia
Every year, thousands of sun-seeking travellers are visiting Croatia by the bucketload. However as the Balkan gem gains popularity the locals are growing increasingly frustrated by tourists. Here are 7 easy tips on how you can be a respectful and responsible traveller in Croatia and […]
Instacart, Aldi and Everyone…Versus Amazon
McMillanDoolittle Amazon pick-up at Whole Foods Instacart has been on a roller coaster ride since its inception back in 2012. The company has continued their rapid expansion, with service offered to nearly 70 million US households from over 200 retail partners based on location. Recent […]
President Begins Visit to Argentina, Meets with Diaspora
During the tour, which will last until 20 March, Grabar-Kitarović will also visit Chile and Brazil. She attended mass celebrated in Basilica de Lujan. "I am happy that my visit started with mass with the Croat community… I would like to thank all of you […]
The Best Drives in the South of France: Enjoy Classic Car Touring in Provence
Now picture yourself: you are driving a stunning convertible classic English car, the wind in your hair with the Mediterranean sun shining above you. What a perfect way to experience the wonderful Provençal scenery with its vineyards, olive groves and charming farmhouses in an authentic […]