Toledo Day Trip: Take a Train to Toledo From Madrid
Toledo is an historic city overlooking the Tagus River in Castilla-La Mancha. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a long and colorful history dating back over two millennia.
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The First-Timer’s Siem Reap Travel Guide (2021)
Angkor Wat is the biggest religious monument in the world and the main reason why people visit Siem Reap. With its five intricately-carved spires, it’s an impressive sight and is just one of several temples you can explore in Angkor Archaeological Park.
The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Kyoto, Japan (2020)
Kyoto served as Japan’s capital for over a thousand years. Many today still regard Kyoto as Japan’s cultural and historical center, home to over a thousand temples and gardens that have earned it a reputation for being the country’s most beautiful city.
The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Prague, Czech Republic (2020)
Prague’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its 14th century medieval architecture. It was left largely undamaged by World War II, leaving a well-preserved labyrinth of cathedrals, bridges, and cobblestone streets that attract millions of visitors annually.
The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Granada, Spain (2020)
Granada was the final stronghold of the Spanish Moors. Evidence of Islamic influence is still prevalent throughout the city, from its Arab baths to the Alcaiceria to the Albayzin and the mighty Alhambra.
The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain (2020)
Donostia-San Sebastian is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. It’s got beautiful churches and buildings and a wide sandy beach described as one of the best in-city beaches in Europe. But what San Sebastian is most famous for, is its food.
The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Osaka, Japan (2020)
Osaka is Japan’s third largest city by population and the central metropolis of the Kansai region. Nicknamed tenka no daidokoro or “the nation’s kitchen”, it’s a food lover’s paradise that remains one of our favorite cities to visit in Japan.
The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Santiago de Compostela, Spain (2020)
When you think of Santiago de Compostela, the first thing that comes to mind is the camino. It’s the final destination in the Camino de Santiago or the Way of St. James, a network of routes that all lead to the city’s massive cathedral.
The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Budapest, Hungary (2020)
Within minutes of arriving in Budapest, you’ll notice its flamboyant architecture. You can’t help but appreciate what a beautiful city it is, built on either side of the Danube River with grand buildings and centuries-old thermal baths.
The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Saigon, Vietnam (2020)
Saigon is an exciting city with the best street food in the country. It’s westernized and cosmopolitan city with glitzy shopping malls, fancy rooftop bars, and a pulsating nightlife.