Society & Culture articles - Page 9

When in Barcelona, it's impossible not to succumb to the urge to sip a cocktail on its rooftops. At nightfall or sunset, Gaudi's ciudad is even more pleasant to contemplate. The terraces...

Ha Barcelona! Tapas, wild parties and sunny beaches. What could be better than lazing on a stretch of golden sand with a cocktail in hand? With a year-round temperature of 18 degrees...

We've already seen the famous Parc Güell, the Sagrada Familia and the boqueria market, but Barcelona still has plenty to surprise us. After a long day spent discovering the city, opt...

Drinking sangria in Barcelona is easy: just go to the first bar on the corner. But drinking sangria in the Fairy Wood is something else entirely. If you want to enjoy a truly immersive...

The sun, the tapas, the beaches and the Mediterranean are not Barcelona's only assets. The city also appeals for its architecture and iconic buildings such as the Sagrada Familia and...

Under construction for over 140 years, is the Sagrada Familia nearing completion? According to forecasts, the monumental work of the most eccentric of architects, Antoni Gaudi, should...

The war against over-tourism and its excesses continues in Amsterdam. While the city has already taken a number of measures to protect the city and its quality of life, it is continuing...

In the Dutch capital, the "Marry an Amsterdammer" concept offers people the chance to marry a Dutchman for a day and visit the city on their honeymoon. This unusual initiative, inspired...

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is facing a major challenge: how to protect its cultural heritage and preserve the quality of life of its inhabitants in the face of the...

After being voted best destination in 2022, Porto has been voted best city break in 2023 by the World Travel Awards. Known for its famous wines, iconic bridges and lively maritime...

This is the 7th time in a row that the city of Chicago has been voted the best big city in the USA by the famous American magazine, Condé Nast Traveler. A trophy that the city has...

In New York, you want to see everything. Skyscrapers are just the thing, because all you have to do is climb to higher ground to see more! And as the Empire State Building or a helicopter...

A megalopolis of superlatives (or almost), New York fascinates lovers of the XXL version of the city. People come for the diversity of its museums, the exuberance of its architecture,...

Are you suffering from the current heatwave and looking for a watering hole in the Paris region to take a dip? We've got a solution for you. Walk on cool water for several dozen metres....

The Rugby World Cup returns this evening, much to the delight of sports fans. And there's nothing better than experiencing the excitement of the matches live in a lively bar in the...

If you take a stroll along the Seine north of the Ile de la Cité, you'll come across a strange and sumptuous clock on the north-east tower of the Conciergerie. Magnificent, it is in...

Perhaps you take your train every morning without knowing that beneath your feet lies a historic monument to the Second World War. A symbol of the Resistance, the bunker hidden beneath...

When you're wandering around Vieux Nice, it can be tempting to stop off at the most popular bars and cafés. However, if you want to discover the real Nice atmosphere and enjoy an authentic...

We only see the surface of things. That goes for an ancient city like Paris, of course, but it's even truer of its basements, whose existence we often don't even know exist. While...

The capital of the world, New York dazzles with its energy, pop culture, electrifying museums, 21st-century meltings pots and trendy hubs, as well as its endless avenues and skyscrapers,...

In the 17th century, Louis XIV was already enjoying the 1,600 jets of water in the grounds of the Château de Versailles, fed by the Seine thanks to 257 hydraulic pumps. In 1666, he...

Lutetia Parisiorum, which was to become Paris, was developed by the Romans two millennia ago. Driven out by Asterix and his Gaulish friends, who were there long before them, they nevertheless...

Welcome to the ultimate guide to making your followers completely jealous of your Instagram account! If you want to make all your friends drool with shots that scream "I'm living my...

Ah, tasting a good hamburger! An excellent one, in fact. Some of us would travel miles for this exceptional moment, especially if we had the assurance that this promise would be kept....

Santorini is the most densely populated island in the Cyclades archipelago, with the number of inhabitants doubling in high season. Tired of the crowds of tourists crowding the blue...

Who hasn't dreamt of sleeping in a troglodyte hotel in Santorini (the claustrophobic perhaps)? Nestled in a limestone cave with a private pool and views of the sea and caldera, the...