Barcelona has proved to be one of the most popular city locations across Europe year after year, with culture vultures flocking to the Catalonian capital to experience its wealth of beautiful landmarks and strong relationship with the arts. If you want to explore every avenue of this beautiful city, the International Walk of Barcelona could prove to...

The euro has been sold at a rate of 1.20 to the pound by leading bureaux de change for the first time in three and a half years, it has been revealed. In what is encouraging news for tourists ahead of the upcoming holiday season, the jump means British travellers are getting 10 % more for their money than a year ago. Chris Towner, from specialist foreign...

With such a wealth of tours across the city of Paris, it’s no wonder many choose to be acquainted with the many landmarks of the French capital. If you feel an urge to be active during your French escapade, why not sign up for the Paris-Versailles? Otherwise known as La Grande Classique, the annual event has become one of the most popular on the...

With its fantastic range of attractions and strong relationship with the arts Barcelona has long been one of the most sought after destinations in the world. The city has been on the receiving end of praise over the past few days, being declared among the favourite city break locations in the world. In a poll conducted by the Sunday Mirror, the city...

There have been yet more new arrivals at Dublin Zoo after two female lion cubs from France arrived at the tourist attraction to bed into their new surroundings. A photographer was on hand to snap the cute creatures, which belong to the critically endangered Asian lion species. There are only about 400 remaining and their entire wild population can be...

A Spanish architect responsible for one of Barcelona’s fantastic landmark buildings has been named the recipient of this year’s Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts. Rafael Moneo, who is renowned for his ability to use and manipulate light in his building designs, will pick up the prestigious prize later this year, after beating 38 hopefuls from...

Mexican singer and entertainer Vicente Fernandez is to hit the Catalonian capital this summer. The legendary musician, also known as Chente or El rey de la cancion ranchera (the king of ranchera music), will be performing at the Plaza de Toros de Barcelona on 14 June. A cultural icon for many, Vicente has sold more than 65 million copies worldwide,...

The Irish capital has long been a popular destination for tourists, and a recent survey of world travellers compiled by the TripAdvisor company has reaffirmed its status as one of the most popular destinations on the planet. Dublin finished ninth in the best European destination list, beating Scottish rival Edinburgh, which was placed thirteenth.

The city of Edinburgh is renowned worldwide for the quality and diversity of its arts, and this variety is to be celebrated at this year’s Leith Festival. Taking place between the 8th and 17th June, this wide-ranging, community-based event has its origins as far back as 1907 and is committed to showcasing the best of the area’s substantial dance,...

Snowdonia in Wales is home to the highest mountain in England and Wales, Mount Snowdon. It is located in the Snowdonia National Park and has an altitude of 3,560 ft (or 1,085 metres) above sea level. Due to its height, Mount Snowdon boasts some of the best views in England and is extremely popular with hill walkers and climbers. It is also one of the...