What's the big deal about pintxos in the Basque Country?
All about pinchos (or pintxos, often mispelt as pinxos) in the Basque Country, the Basque equivalent to tapas. The kinds of pintxos to expect in Bilbao, San Sebastian-Donostia and Vitoria.
Category : Europe (Continental) : Travel & Places
What to do near Sol and Gran Via in Madrid
Things to do around Sol and Gran Via, a part of the Top 100 Things to Do in Madrid.
World Press Photo Exhibit
See the year's best photojournalism at the World Press Photo exhibit, which debuts in Amsterdam's own Oude Kerk every April.
Eixample in Barcelona
About the Eixample district of Barcelona. Where it is, what to do there and other information about Eixample in Barcelona.
Have you visited the World Heritage Sites in London?
Find out more about London's World Heritage Sites and how to visit them.
Find out what to expect at the London Aquarium
Sea Life London is one of Europe's largest displays of global aquatic life and includes a glass tunnel walkway encased in a gigantic blue whale skeleton.
Gable Stone of St. Ursula
Gable stones, or painted stone tablets like this one of St. Ursula, served to identify Amsterdam homes in the 16th century, when much of the population was illiterate.
Camino de Santiago Lunch
What to eat for lunch on the Camino de Santiago.
BBC Broadcasting House Tour 2009
Broadcasting House was the UK's first ever purpose-built broadcast center and you can book a tour to find out more about BBC Radio and the stunning building.
Camino de Santiago Day 8
Pictures from Camino de Santiago Day 8.
Topiary Elephants
Topiary heards of life-sized elephants and deer roamed in Regent's Park, London in July 2008 on a Survival Tour in aid of British and Asian wildlife habitats. This 'Elephant Family' initiative was in partnership with The Royal Parks Foundation.
St Paul's Cathedral Crypt and Memorials
St Paul's Cathedral in London has many memorials to important names in history. There are memorials on the cathedral floor and down in the Crypt. The Duke of Wellington has the largest memorial on the Cathedral floor. Find out more...
Het Loo Palace from the Gardens
See the modest architecture, opulent interiors and beautifully planned gardens of Het Loo Palace, a former "pleasure residence" of the House of Orange-Nassau, the Dutch royal line ruling since the 15th century.
Rootmaster
Launched in 2007, Rootmaster is a vegetarian restaurant located in an old Routemaster bus in the Old Truman Brewery.
Greek Beach Etiquette
Visiting Greece is a dream for many, though a bit of culture shock may be experienced for those not accustomed to the ways of life in the island country. Greeks are known for being social and passionate. While visiting a Greek beach, you should respect the culture and exercise proper Greek beach eti
Guggenheim Bilbao Pictures
Pictures of the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Photos of one of the most individual buildings in Spain, The Bilbao Guggenheim.
Toledo Alcazar from afar
Toledo is one of the three essential day trips from Madrid (the others being El Escorial & Segovia). Pictures of the beautiful old town of Toledo, Spain.
Policeman Runner
A Policeman fun runner makes his way round the course at the Flora London Marathon.
La Sagrada Familia Up Close
La Sagrada Familia is breathtaking from afar, but perhaps even more awesome from up close. Images of some of the statues and towers on Barcelona's most famous landmark.
Ferries to Formentera
Information on ferries from Spain to the Balearic Island of Formentera