Antoni Gaudí was born in Rues, Spain in 1852, unbeknownst to anyone that he would become such an influential figure. He grew up with a deep love of nature that is displayed in many of his current works today. Gaudí was a pioneer for colour, texture, movement and trencadis (using […]
When you think of Europe and its capital cities, the ever-popular Rome, Barcelona and Paris usually spring to mind. And don’t get us wrong, these cities are popular for good reason! However, today, we’d like to introduce you to seven of Europe’s lesser-known capital cities. Smaller, but equally as epic, […]
There are a multitude of great rivers to roam in Europe with Avalon Waterways, so let’s break them down for you. 1. Douro River Meaning “River of Gold”, sailing on the Douro is a transfixing way to discover the gems of Portugal’s wine region. It weaves a course through some […]
Grand, magnificent, cultured, historic – all words that come to mind when Austria is on the cards. As a stalwart of Central Europe, it has built up many timeless traditions over time. Here are some fascinating traditions from Austria. Gemuetlichkeit Austrians love nothing more than to sit down with friends […]
Paris is easily one of the most photogenic cities in Europe. It has an alluring mix of pretty streets, iconic sights, grand architecture and charming daily life, so you can be guaranteed to fill your camera roll when visiting! Here are nine of the best photo spots in Paris. 1. […]
While we would say ‘do both!’, you may not have the time to visit two of Spain’s iconic cities. Whether it’s the capital of the Catalonia region, Barcelona, or the capital of Spain, Madrid, here are some tips on how to pick between Barcelona and Madrid. City size Madrid takes […]