The age of a building is often used as an excuse (and let’s face it, an excuse is what it is), for not making it accessible to all. And buildings don’t come much older than a ruined monastery. But there are people, good people, who are so proud of their attraction, that they want everyone…

Visit Barcelona. The enjoyable way. There are probably three reasons why you are planning to visit Barcelona: 1. You want to experience a true Spanish city. Meet real Spaniards. Eat real Spanish food. And witness the people of Spain truly enjoying their Mediterranean life. If this is what you are looking for – then go…

The Iglesia de San Nicolas de Bari y San Pedro Martir (Church of Saint Nicholas of Bari and Saint Peter the Martyr) is one of THE most beautiful churches that you will ever visit (even if, like me, churches don’t really “do it” for you). The majestic ceiling – restored under the supervision of the…

One of the great things about walking down the Mediterranean coast of Spain last year, was that I got to see places which were not obviously on the tourist trail. And after Barcelona, which most definitely is swamped by tourists, the next major city that I came to was Valencia. And it was like a…

This review also concerns Ilunion’s Aqua 3 Hotel, which occupies the same building near the City of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia, and is accessed in a similar manner. Before we get to the heart of the review, it is best to read Ilunions company ethos, as written on the Welcome Card which awaits…

The futuristic buildings of the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia are likely to be your most photographed locations in the city. Designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, what was once the riverbed of the River Turia (which was drained and rerouted after a catastrophic flood in 1957), is now home to the City…

I remember arriving in Valencia last year and thinking “this is the best Spanish city that I have ever visited”. I’m a city boy at heart (if the notion strikes, I like to be able to eat in, say, a Lebanese restaurant – or see a world-class show, there and then). However, I also love…

I just have to thank this hotel group for their very kind offer of support! I’ve just checked-in, and found this written on their welcome card: “Welcome to the chain leader in accessibility and integration. Where more than 40% of our employees have some kind of disability and where tourism for all is possible. Welcome…

When I first came over to mainland Europe, my idea was to visit the most-popular visitor attractions in Europe, and report on their actual accessibility (they all say that they are accessible, but this doesn’t mean that they really are). However, because I am still waiting to hear from a few people regarding this, I…