The Sun-bleached towns and wide beaches of the Costa de la Luz evoke glamorous, old-world Spain. Moors, Romans, Phoenicians Everywhere is the memory of countless invaders. And then, rounding a neglected corner, you will come upon a smart avenue rammed with people talking in that sociable Andalusian way. During an evening of flamenco in the […]
A surge in muggings and burglaries in Barcelona, mainly targeting tourists, has sparked alarm in Spain’s second-largest city, leading local residents to form their own crime-fighting patrols. The US consulate in Barcelona on Wednesday warned its nationals of ‘an increase in violent crime in the city’ and urged them not to ‘display signs of wealth […]
The blast of a traditional firework has kicked off Pamplona’s famed running of the bulls festival, opening 9 days of uninterrupted partying. A member of the northern city’s official brass band was chosen this year for Saturday’s launch of the rocket, known as the “Chupinazo,” to mark 100 yrs since the local ensemble’s foundation. Jesús […]
Set out to experience a destination in a unique way by joining its communities in celebrating their love for food, wine, new beginnings and everything in between. Through traditional clothing, spirited dances and sumptuous symbolic foods, World festivals educate spectators on a destination’s history and local culture for a deeply insightful experience, and some are […]
THIS STYLISH HOTEL IMPRESSES WITH ITS SPECTACULAR LOCATION OVERLOOKING THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA Built into a cliff overlooking the pretty fishing village of Port Soller, with the Tramuntana Mountains on one side and the Mediterranean Sea on the other, this stylish enclave makes the most of its spectacular setting. Ultra-luxe rooms and suites decorated in earthy […]
An official building permit has been issued for the unfinished Barcelona church designed by architect Antoni Gaudí 137 years after construction started on La Sagrada Familia Basilica. Barcelona City Hall says it granted the current builders a work permit that is valid through Y 2026. The builders say that is enough time to finish raising […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has tended to start fastest on Fridays this season, only for their race weekends disappoint. And in Spain this Friday, both Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc agreed they had not yet got the car’s balance right with the new updates. “Engine-wise we are happy. It is Friday so it is difficult to […]
$RACE Automotive brand marketing usually means embroidering a badge on a tote bag and asking a $1,000 for it. But not so Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has gone lots better by applying its badge to not 1, but 2 theme parks. Ferrari and PortAventura Entertainment S.A.U signed an agreement to build a 2nd Ferrari-themed park, Ferrari Land, […]
$RACE The 1st week of F1 testing saw Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) a step ahead of MercedesAMG, Red Bull Racing and the others. Ferrari showed good pace and reliability throughout the 1st 4 days of testing in Spain, while MercedesAMG did not look up to full speed and may have been ‘sandbaging’. Although teams often avoid showing […]
Fried chicken, french fries, and chicken-fried steak is surely delicious, but treating yourself to such fried foods regularly could be deadly, a new study warns. Women who eat more than 1 serving a week of fried chicken or fried fish have an increased risk of heart disease and death, researchers report. “Overall, we found that […]
BREXIT Progress: UK Gives Consent to Spain over Gibraltar, Deal Done Spain’s junior minister for the European Union says British authorities have consented to Spanish demands granting Madrid prior approval on matters relating to Gibraltar. Luis Marco Aguiriano says “we have a promise, a commitment, from the British government saying they are ready to … […]
When ‘On the Road’ Eat Well, Be Well Life’s regular schedules do not align with traveling, as the stress and upside down hours play havoc with our body. So, forget about fitting in regular workout between museum tours and activities. But, hang on, we can still eat well even when we are on the road, […]
Avoid the Crowds, Try These Off the Beaten Path Destinations Now, the world’s Top tourist destinations are bracing themselves for an ever-increasing number of visitors Y-Y. For some, there is already an anti-tourism sentiment. So, if you are concerned, below are 5 destinations limiting tourists, and off the beaten path to go instead, as follows: […]
The Beautiful Small Towns of Spain One of the best ways to see Spain is on a cross-peninsula road trip, because when you navigate the country by car you see a whole other side of it; the small towns. Maybe you come across a Andalusian mountain town because you are looking for lunch, or a Galician […]
Moroccan Migrants in Spain Commit Terrible Sex Crimes, Mainstream Media Silent There is a surge in crimes and rape committed by Moroccans across all of Spain, none of which has been reported in mainstream media, and even less so in the state television company RTVE, which is now controlled by the Leftist PSOE party and […]
A Few Bull Runners at Pamplona were Trampled Saturday One man was gored and 3 others who were trampled in the 1st running of the Bulls of this year’s San Fermin festival were hospitalized Saturday, officials in the Spanish city of Pamplona said. Among those receiving medical treatment is a 20-year-old Canadian man with mild […]
Socialist EU Cracked, Crumbling from Inside Europe has relied on the US for protection and economic support, and now The Trump Administration has sanctioned the single currency bloc for refusing to level playing field on trade and unfair trade practices Friday, US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on European steel and aluminum, dismissing Europe’s pleas, […]
F1: Spanish Grand Prix, What We Will Be Looking For $RACE We are now 4 races into the 2018 F1 season and it has been thrilling, this weekend we are on to Barcelona for what we expect will be more super racing. Preparations for the Spanish Grand Prix get underway Friday at the Circuit de […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Expects a Terrific Spanish Grand Prix at the Weekend $RACE Watch for the Top 3 teams to heat up the racing this weekend, as Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) battle with MercedesAMG’s and Red Bull Racing intensifies. Lewis Hamilton arrives at this weekend’s Spanish GP with a 4-point lead at the Top of the Drivers’ […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Showed It’s Hand, Vettel Fastest Ever Circuit de Catalunya $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Sebastian Vettel set the fastest lap ever recorded around the Circuit de Catalunya on the 2nd to last day of pre-season testing. Mr. Vettel was more than a 2 secs quicker than anyone else as Ferrari finally showed its hand before […]
F1: Ferrari’s Marchionne Liberty’s Malone to Stay in His Own Lane $RACE Ferrari’s boss does not want to see F1 ‘diluted by commercial and entertainment factors’ Ferrari Chairman/CEO Sergio Marchionne wants F1 owners Liberty Media to back off and let Ferrari get on with the business of making F1 cars. Recently, Mr. Marchionne said he […]
F1: Testing Resumes, Ferrari’s Vettel Fastest on the Day $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Sebastian Vettel got off to a good start as the final week of F1 testing began Tuesday, setting the fastest time and running the most laps at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona on the day Mr. Vettel showed Ferrari’s strength by finishing the day […]
F1: Ferrari’s Vettel Fastest 2nd Day of Testing $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Sebastian Vettel ran faster than MercedesAMG’s Valtteri Bottas on the 2nd session of F1 testing on Tuesday in Spain, as the unseasonably cold weather continued. Mr. Vettel set the pace with a lap of 1 min, 19.673 secs in the German’s 1st drive of […]
F1: Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Vettel Scheduled to Test Tuesday in Spain $RACE Sebastian Vettel, runner-up to MercedesAMG’s Lewis Hamilton last year, is scheduled to test drive for the Scuderia Tuesday, when Spain’s weather service forecast colder temperatures and the possibility of snow. Defending champion Lewis Hamilton managed to get in 25 laps before the weather turned […]
100 000 Merkel Refugees are ISIS Soldiers More than 800 Britons have travelled to Syria and Iraq to fight with Islamic State. But the number of people who have returned is actually significantly less than expected. While 350 fighters have already made their way back home, up to 200 are believed to have been killed […]
Muslim Refugee Terror Attacks Surge in Europe A knife-wielding man has been shot dead in the center of Brussels after authorities said he attacked a group of soldiers. The prosecutor’s office confirmed the soldiers shot and killed the man in the Belgian capital. The incident is being treated as a terrorist attack. The man shouted […]
Muslims in Spain Reject Islamists Muslim communities of Barcelona gathered on Monday evening at the square to support the victims and condemn Islamist terrorism, El Pais reported. Some 2,500 Muslim demonstrators marched in Barcelona to condemn terrorism. The rally kicked off at the Plaza de Catalunya, close to where a suspected Islamist rammed a van […]
Muslim Refugees have launched a wave of terror across Europe People from 34 different countries were among the victims of the vehicle attacks in the Spanish city of Barcelona and the nearby town of Cambrils. At least 14 people were killed and over 100 injured. Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIL/ISIS) claimed responsibility for the attack […]
Terrorism: Western Leaders Not Speaking Out Against Radical Idealists Western European leaders are “in denial” on how open border policies correlate with radical Islamic terrorist attacks, Nigel Farage said Thursday after the region’s latest terror attack in Barcelona, Spain. “There is no realization at all.” “In fact, what happens is they all stand up and say, […]
Islamic Terrorists Strike Barcelona 13 Dead 100 Injured A van has crashed into a crowd in Barcelona killing 13 people and injuring 100 others, according to Catalonia authorities. Police say they are treating the incident as a “terrorist attack.” Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS, ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack through it’s Amaq news agency. […]
Muslim Refugees Spoil Running of the Bulls with Rape’s and Sexual Assault Sweden’s Rape epidemic is now the norm in Europe Eleven men moslty
F1 Weekend, Ferrari Land Theme Park in Spain $RACE This is the 1st Ferrari theme park and resort in Europe and the 2nd in the world after Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and this weekend is celebrating it 1st Grand Prix weekend. Spain’s Ferrari Land is just 1 hour outside of Barcelona, covering about 20 acres, […]
F1 Teams Debut Early Race Car Upgrades $RACE The Spanish GP is the annual stage for the 1st battle in the Top teams’ Development Wars World champion MercedesAMG, stung by their defeats to Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) in Australia and Bahrain, this week delivered an extensively upgraded W08 racer for Barcelona. The updates include a lighter gearbox and suspension […]
F1: Spanish Grand Prix, Hamilton Tops 1st Free-practice $RACE MercedesAMG’s Lewis Hamilton set the fastest times Friday morning following their surprise upgrades ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona Sunday. The German outfit currently lead the F1 Constructors’ Championship following Valtteri Bottas’ 1st win at Sochi last time out. Friday morning they topped their 1st […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has more Wins than any Manufacturer in Spain $RACE Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) led the way throughout practice and qualifying in Russia, expecting that again at Barcelona. At Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the track where it all went sideways or MercedesAMG last year, the defending constructors champions hope that history does not repeat […]
F1: MercedesAMG Fears Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) as The Scuderia Comes Back to Life $RACE Saturday, Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) President Sergio Marchionne says he is happy The Scuderia is now “feared” by its top F1 competitor MercedesAMG. Ferrari’s lead team driver Sebastian Vettel is leading the world championship following the opening 4 rounds of 2017 Formula 1 world […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Spanish Theme Park Opens to Public $RACE Company Vice Chairman Piero Ferrari pressed the starter button, and Ferrari Land opened its doors to the public. This is the 1st Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) theme park in Europe and the 2nd in the world after Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. It occupies an area of 70,000 sqm […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Impresses on 1st Day of Testing in Spain $RACE The Key concern for Red Bull and Mercedes in Y 2016 was that Scuderia Ferrari would get their house in order. Now, on the opening day of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, it looks like Ferrari is on the right track […]
Travel Review: Granada, Spain Explores the Spanish city of Granada, finding art, culture and entertainment among its medieval streets Treading the winding, cobbled streets of Granada’s Albayzin District, with their narrow alleys, beautiful Moorish architecture and the iconic Alhambra in view, is like taking a step into Spain’s rich and mesmerizing past. Of course, the […]
F1: Lewis Hamilton on the Pole at the Spanish Grand Prix Saturday, Lewis Hamilton, 31 anni, took Pole position for the F1 Spanish Grand Prix, edging MercedesAMG team mate Nico Rosberg by 3/10th of a sec. Max Verstappen came close to being the youngest driver ever to make the front row of a Grand Prix, but […]
F1: Saturday’s Qualifying Live from the Spanish Grand Prix $RACE MercedesAMG’s Nico Rosberg hoping to make it 5 wins out of 5 as the Formula 1 season begins its European season, made a strong showing begin the Spanish Grand Prix weekend by setting the fastest time in Friday practice. at the Barcelona circuit Mr. Rosberg […]
F1: Ferrari is the Team to Watch this Weekend in Spain $RACE The 2016 F1 World Championship begins the ‘European Season’ in Spai Having brought their cars back to base from the opening four ‘flyaway’ rounds, this Grand Prix is traditionally an opportunity for the teams to introduce significant performance upgrades. This year’s race is […]
F1: Ferrari Charging for the World Championship $RACE Sergio Marchionne says that Ferrari will keep charging for the 2016 World Championship. That is despite the fact that Sebastian Vettel, the Scuderia’s lead driver, is 67 points behind MercedesAMG’s Nico Rosberg. Ferrari and Fiat Chrysler (NYSE:FCAU) President Marchionne set Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) the target of winning immediately […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) to Introduce New Luxury Merch in 2017 $RACE Expect Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) to introduce new luxury merchandise in Y 2017, as the luxury Supercar maker continues to seek new business opportunities beyond its iconic sports and racing cars. The company plans to transform into a luxury brand that does more than sell sports cars […]
