We have been throwing coins into fountains for as long as we have had fountains to throw coins into. The main reason for this is that water is required for life, therefore, statues of Gods were often found near wells/water sources turning them into shrines.
Northern Spain, a place I will always remember for its delicious tapas, its olives and the beautiful Picos de Europa. And also the place that I became a new mum to a beautiful kitten. Spain need not be expensive to travel in and I certainly mastered this by travelling around the North of Spain in my Nissan X-trail camping car last summer.
If you are generally into luxury travel and city breaks, you might think that they are the best ways of blowing off the cobwebs and seeing more of the world. However, there are some travel health benefits you can’t experience when sightseeing in one of Europe’s capitals. Sometimes you simply have to take a step back from civilization and connect with Mother Nature. Below you will find a few reasons why you should consider a camping holiday this year to improve your mental and physical health.
Ahead of me, I could see something stumbling across the road. Unsteady on its feet and squeaking. A tiny tabby kitten, hungry and alone. Or so I thought. I scooped her up and held her tight to soothe her and let her know it was going to be alright. Against a wall lay another kitten, ginger, lying still, limp and completely covered with ants. The were no signs of life until I gave him a gentle nudge. He gasped and fell still again. I brushed away the ants and held him with his sister and tried to give them some water.
Nowadays, travelling abroad can get quite pricey, especially if your destination is a sure hit to tons of tourists. Still, a lot of people opt to take a vacation overseas to get that much-needed break from all the hustle and bustle of the city.
While it’s true that travel expenses can soar way beyond your budget, there are simple ways you can do to save money and get the most out of your trip. In Malta, for instance, there are plenty of great holiday deals that will not overburden your wallet. From bundled hotel and flight bookings to discounted food and transportation, there are different ways you can do to stick with your budget effectively. Check out some of them below.
León (or spelt Leon for those who can’t find an accent on their keyboards) is a lesser-known city in Northern Spain but is well known by Pilgrims who are walking the Camino Way. I would say it is well worth a visit due to its beautiful architecture and its accessibility to the surrounding national park, the Picos de Europa. As it is less popular than more well-known cities such as Barcelona, Madrid and Santander, it is friendlier on your purse strings. However you can’t go wrong with this tourist guide to Leon which will give you the top 10 free things to see as well as other options and some great tips to make your stay in León, Spain more enjoyable.
Hi there, I'm Kathy from the North of England. In 2008 I went from package holidays to traveling solo around the world and now I have visited over 55 countries. My passion is exploring the road less traveled and being immersed in different cultures.
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