When monuments are erected to honor a person, place, myth, or legend, they don’t always manifest in the most politically correct manner.

Our planet is so full of breathtaking nature and fascinating cultural phenomena that it's often difficult to prioritize which ones to visit. UNESCO takes some of that burden off our hands with thei...

The Kingdom of Spain is a sovereign state in southwestern Europe with archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, and several smaller territories on and near the African shores. Simpl...

In Spain, staying in former castles, monasteries and palaces is very much possible, even if you don't have the largest budget. Intrigued? Here’s the 411 on staying in Spain’s often affordable gover...

No matter where their journey started, the Pilgrims of the ancient world set out in search of change. Many were searching for new beginnings, a chance to start over and experience life elsewhere. S...

The seaside city of Barcelona has played by its own rules for centuries, but even it wasn’t quite prepared for Antoni Gaudí and his architectural movement. Excuse the pun, but these sites are serio...

Madrid’s stunning architecture, mouthwatering tapas and vibrant nightlife make for an excitement-filled weekend of fun. With a budding hipster scene and plenty of art, fashion and shopping, the cit...

Salvador Dalí, one of the most prominent surrealist painters the world has ever seen, was a unique character both in his artistic and personal life. His upbringing and career were based mostly arou...

To be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, sites must be of outstanding universal value which are nominated by their country of origin and then reviewed by an advisory committee. There are m...

Since prehistoric times, dances have been an ancient form of expression and have been hugely important to cultures across the globe. Dance has been (and still are) used for religious ceremonies, ce...