Our Globus Guru, Carla, recently returned from our Hidden Treasures of Southern Italy tour along with her friend, Larissa. While this was Carla’s seventh time to Italy, she still found plenty of new things to see, eat and drink while also returning to some old favourites. Read on for a […]
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Eleven things to eat in Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is packed with an abundance of mouth-watering local specialties that make it such a hot destination for many travellers. The famed Catalonia region of Spain is comprised of four provinces – Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona – and is well known for its Catalan cooking. Prepare your stomachs and […]
Seven of our top Local Favourite excursions with Globus – Europe edition
The Local Favourite excursions are part and parcel of a Globus tour, ensuring our travellers experience the destination to its fullest. Read on for seven of our top Local Favourite excursions with Globus – Europe edition. 1. Local Tastes in Killarney, Ireland Tour: Britain & Ireland in Depth There’s no […]
Wrap your taste buds around these six mouthwatering pasta dishes
In light of World Pasta Day this month, there is no time like the present to wrap your taste buds around these six mouthwatering pasta dishes from various regions around Italy. 1. Spaghetti alla Puttanesca Region: Campania Includes: Naples, Amalfi Coast Popular tour: Globus Hidden Treasures of Southern Italy Spaghetti […]
Twelve of the most incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is an international agency that holds the power of giving landmarks or areas the prestigious World Heritage Site status. To receive this status, the landmark or area must be deemed to have significant scientific, historical, natural or cultural value. There are […]
How to spend a weekend in Brussels, Belgium
Mix one part architectural gems with one part world-famous cuisine, add a dash of museums and a comprehensive art scene, and you have Belgium’s magnificent capital – Brussels. Its combination of Flemish and French influences creates one astounding city. Here’s how to spend a weekend in Brussels, Belgium. Friday evening […]