
Christmas markets in Madrid
A whirlwind one-day escape to Madrid on a 10-euro flight, from Retiro Park to Gran Via and the festive stalls of Plaza Mayor at Christmas.

Antoni Gaudí: Barcelona architecture
How Catalan Modernism reshaped Barcelona, told through the life and most dazzling buildings of its greatest mind, Antoni Gaudí.

Sagrada Família in Barcelona
The story behind Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece, its symbol-laden facades and forest-like interior, plus tips for visiting Barcelona's great icon.

5 days in Barcelona
A five-day escape through Gaudí's masterpieces, Montjuic's hills and a day trip to Montserrat, balancing sightseeing with plenty of rest.

Park Warner - Madrid
Shorter queues than Disney and a big dose of adrenaline: why this Madrid theme park keeps pulling me back, three visits and counting.