In Stockholm, we chose the Radisson Blue Waterfront Hotel, which is right next to the Central Station and the new Stockholm Waterfront Congress Center. This is convenient for us because we attend a blogger conference for some days. We arrive by train from Gothenburg at the central station and walk to the hotel. During the […]
Travel Massive Nordic Party in Hotel Rival
Travel Massive is a worldwide community connecting travel industry insiders. In many cities, you find subgroups, the so-called Chapter, which among, others organize local events. Travel Massive Nordic Party Travel Massive Chapter Stockholm joined forces with Chapters Copenhagen and Helsinki and invited to a communicative Travel Massive Nordic Event in Stockholm. The event is a […]
Tuk-Tuk in Avila
Seeing a Tuk-Tuk in Avila surprises us. While looking for a mean of transportation to the viewpoint of Cuatro Postes, we speak to the driver Julio and arrange an appointment. Later we discover an information display at the Puerta del Alcazar, in front of Residencia Tellamar in the San Segundo street. Here you can choose the […]
Viewpoint Cuatro Postes
The viewpoint Cuatro Postes, four poles, offers the most beautiful panorama view of the city of Avila, its walls, and towers. It is on a hill about 20 minutes’ walk from the center of Avila. The monument, erected in 1566, consists of four Doric columns with a cross of granite in the middle. There used to […]
Walk on the city walls of Avila
The city wall of Avila in Castile-Leon is the landmark of the city. The completely preserved wall is 2500 m long, 12 m high and has 2,500 merlons, 88 towers, and 9 city gates. Built between the 11th and 14th centuries, it served as a protection from attackers, as well as control of the movement of […]
Convento de Santa Teresa and Palacio de Polentinos
In Avila you walk in the footsteps of history. This time we visit the church of Saint Teresa, the National Saint of Spain. Afterwards we go to the Palacio de Polentinos, now military archives and museum. Teresa of Avila Teresa of Avila, also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus, is considered as a prominent mystic. She […]