Upcoming Annual Festivals in Spain
When you’re abroad and in holiday mode, there’s nothing better than getting caught up in a good old fiesta. Most countries in the Mediterranean have their fair shares of parties and Spain in particular has festivals for everything from historical battles, to tomato harvests. Read on to learn about some of the best annual festivals in Spain.
June Festivals in Spain
Barcelona’s annual Sonar music festival now takes place every 17th – 19th June, with more than 80,000 people attending the music and digital arts event that hosts artists like Aphex Twin, M.I.A and Katy B.
The Festival of San Juan begins on the 24th June and is celebrated all over southern Spain by the lighting of bonfires and huge fireworks displays.
Granada International Festival of Music & Dance takes place every June with music and dance events in venues across the city. Read more…
Survey: Traveling Families Want Better Airport Facilities
The majority of travelers traveling with their loved ones believe airports do a poor job at providing families with the facilities they need, according to a new survey published by Skyscanner. This lack of proper care for traveling families affects their overall holiday experience, said 59% of the 1000 travelers surveyed by the travel search site.
Two thirds of the surveyed travelers pointed out that airports fail at providing the services required by those taking a trip with their children, another 73% blaming this lack of facilities for the high amount of stress they experience while traveling. Read more…
Top Three Travel Destinations for Foodies
People travel for many different reasons, and for various occasions. Though some don’t need a special occasion, or a typical reason such as sun bathing to take a holiday. For a select few, the prime motivation for traveling the world is to experience the diverse tastes of the local cuisine. If you enjoy the finer things in life, there are a few travel destinations you have to visit. Each one offers it’s own unique taste, traditional dishes, and exciting culture.
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Italy
Italy is by far one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, and for a wide variety of reasons. Some come for the beaches, some come for the history, while others come just for the food. Italian food is a favorite for many, but until you’ve had straight from it’s origins, you haven’t tasted true Italian food. Read more…
Tokyo, Michelin’s Global Center of Gourmet Dining
If you did not have enough reasons to travel to Tokyo and enjoy a unique vacation in this landmark Asian city, here’s a delicious one to add to your list: Tokyo is once again Michelin’s poster child for gourmet dining. This year the Michelin guide awarded it more stars than any other city, and it’s not a first, it’s the fourth year in a row when Tokyo is recognized as gourmet dining center of the world.
Tokyo restaurants received more top awards than last year, 14 of them being given the coveted three-star rating, which Michelin defines as “exceptional cuisine, worth a journey,” of which twelve serve Japanese cuisine and two specialize in French cooking. The new ratings were published in the latest edition the Michelin restaurant guide for Japan’s capital, launched on Wednesday. Read more…
Travel, Culture and the Taste of Food
Did you notice how a country-specific cuisine tasted differently in said country and abroad? Chinese food tastes differently in Germany than it does in China. Italian pizza you have at your local Italian restaurant is rarely the same as the one you have in Italy. Basically because foods and drinks are tailored to meet the specific preferences of each country. Just make a simple experiment on your next trip, try the Coca Cola drink in your country and the one they sell in the country you visit. You most likely will notice the difference!
Same with large fast-food chains! I love McDonald’s salads in Romania, I hated them in the US. I hated Burger King in Turkey, loved it in other countries. I used to go to Pizza Hut once a month, I went once in Toronto and I still regret it.
What does this have to do with travel? It’s simple, when you’re traveling, just because you know and like a brand in your home country, it really does not mean you will like it in another country you are visiting. It’s not a bad thing, but it’s wise to go there prepared, cause nothing makes a trip worse than a disappointment that could have easily been prevented!
