Europe Without the Elbowing: Hidden Gems for Crowd-Free Escapes
Europe doesn’t have to be a queue for the Mona Lisa or a sweaty hike to the Parthenon behind 400 cruise-goers. It can still surprise you. It can still be slow, soulful, and unspoiled.
The Water Palace in Granada
THE WATER PALACE IN GRENADA When I was a student, I spent a year in France teaching English as part of my degree course. As chance would have it, I met a Spaniard called Jesús who I spent a lot of time with. He came from Cádiz , which is a coastal city in the … Continued
A trip through Andalusia
The Andalusia area of Spain takes its name from the Arabic Al-Andalus, reflecting seven centuries of Muslim rule beginning in the 7th century CE. However, this portion of southern Spain was likewise shaped by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Visigoths prior to the Moors, as well as the native Iberians, not to mention the Christians who … Continued