Archive | December, 2011

How to Deal With Unexpected Injury or Illness During a Trip

December 31, 2011

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A vacation is supposed to be an enjoyable and relaxing event. You take off from work in order to spend some special time traveling with your family, and you want the experience to be as stress-free as possible. Because there is so much planning and preparation that goes into a vacation, there is a greater [...]

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The Old Jewish Quarter

December 14, 2011

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Granada has a Jewish quarter that is still called a Jewish quarter even though there are very few Jews living there. You might be confused by now, but you shouldn’t be. In Spain’s darker days, there were some ugly events that saw the Jews of Granada, and of the whole of Spain, expelled, killed or [...]

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The Ambience of Semana Santa

December 14, 2011

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You should know that Granada has some really awesome music festivals throughout the year. In fact, there are festivals going on in the streets of Granada pretty much all year round. You might consider timing your trip to coincide with a celebration or whatnot, but otherwise you have pretty good chances of roaming the crowded [...]

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Visiting Granada at Christmas

December 12, 2011

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Snow-capped mountains, sandy beaches, intricate nativity scenes and busy shopping trips, gorgeous Granada is a wonderful place to spend the festive season. Whether you’re hoping for a sweet B&B overlooking Alhambra or a luxury hotel in the centre of Granada city, you’ll find the perfect accommodation to help you escape from it all this Christmas. [...]

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