Tradition, religion, food and drink… it’s a firm favourite with the locals.
The 11th September, the Diada de Catalunya, is a national holiday throughout Catalonia and the Balearic Islands.
The difference between ‘fanfares’ and ‘bandas’.
Festivals and traditions based around the lives of various saints.
Following another Céret Feria Simon Newman looks back on the traditional bull running
Let’s be honest… finding local information online can be a bit of a lottery. One website tells you a restaurant is open when it closed two summers ago, another recommends “hidden gems” that half of…
What are the origins of l’Assomption on 15th August in France.
There are plenty of festivals with big-name artists, impressive stages and great food, but Les Déferlantes has an atmosphere that’s difficult to put into words until you’ve experienced it for yourself. From the moment you…
The poor were starving to death on the streets of Paris. In the royal palace, the king’s breakfast consisted of 4 chops, a full chicken, six poached eggs and a slice of ham, washed down with a bottle and a half of champagne.
The story behind the Catalan donkey and Spain’s Osborne Bull.