In recent years, other fiestas like Valencia's tomato-throwing bash, La Tomatina, have made the international tourist radar and now draw visitors from around the world.
If you want to make the most out of your trip -- whether it's for a quick weekend getaway or a full week of sightseeing -- follow these pointers for ways you can enjoy some of the most expensive cities in the world without breaking the bank.
Do you know the difference between a vacation and a trip? A trip is what you do with children; a vacation is for parents alone. Here is the good news: there is room and need for both.
If you're vying to upgrade from bystander to real connoisseur -- from social chocolate-lover to official taste tester -- it's time to go behind the scene.
Every Wednesday is Tip Day.
This Wednesday: 9 questions to ask about someone's big, life-changing trip.
One of my resolutions is to Enter into the i...
Friendships need to be nurtured and travel -- even for a weekend -- allows friends to see new places, strengthen vital ties, and create shared memorie...
This past weekend, I went skiing for the first time, and I'm delighted to say I didn't embarrass myself that much. The reason is quite simple: it's where I skied.
We're not the types to spring for a dozen red roses and call it a day. Valentine's Day is about doing something memorable for your loved one, and we c...
With the holidays over -- and as the snowstorms keep coming -- it seems like there's no end in sight to cold temperatures and icy streets. But don't b...
I'm 22, and my best friend Allie and I have been friends for 11 years. She has never been good at balancing things, and now with a boyfriend and best friends in two different cities, she's predictably having trouble.
The economy hasn't been to kind to many people recently, so travel has been put on the back burner. Lucky for you, I've compiled a list of ways you can hit the road regardless of budget, diet or carbon footprint.
After I graduated in 2002 with no job, something clicked over in my brain. If I couldn't start my career, I thought, I should at least do something I'd never be able to once I had a career. Something ridiculous.
Bring new lingerie, with tags still on. You are this fabulous present that he gets to open and enjoy - so don't use recycled wrapping paper, if you know what I mean.
On July 25th, I left for Prudhoe Bay on the north shore of Alaska to begin a 15,000 mile solo bicycle journey to Tierra Del Fuego, the bottom of South America.