Spain tries free buses to clear air
Spain is expanding its transport subsidy program with free buses, aimed at reducing pollution and offering relief from the high cost of living.
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The Train in Spain... gets new competitor
More competing companies offering high-speed trains in Spain is expected to lower fares and increase passenger counts.
Catalonia's History: Caught in the Middle
Catalonia has long been a buffer: between Christians and Muslims, France and Spain, and more. Join PHeymont on a visit to its history museum
Gardens of the Alhambra, Granada
The Alhambra in Granada is notable not only for its beautiful palaces but for the acres of gardens that have surrounded it for centuries
Barcelona beneath Barcelona
Under the center of Barcelona's oldest areas, a unique exhibit displays five centuries of the town's history
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
Plaza Mayor is no longer the center of Madrid's government and business, but it's still busy and important to the city
Sheep and Goats visit Madrid
An ancient tradition continues, with a modern message
House of Cubes
You can find lots of quirky shops in souvenir-heavy Barcelona, but PHeymont was surprised by a Rubik's Cube-only emporium
Barcelona: Las Ramblas revamp approved
After years of discussion, a plan to upgrade Las Ramblas gets an OK
Reconsidering Palau Guell
PHeymont returns for another look at one of Gaudi's earliest major projects and finds his views shifting
The Umbrella House of Barcelona
A former umbrella-maker's shop on Las Ramblas still bears its whimsical parasol-themed Art Nouveau decor
Insights from the Sagrada Familia Museum
The museum on the lower levels of Sagrada Familia offers a fascinating look at Gaudi's methods, and his hopes for the basilica's future
Spain: Train time for the big dogs
Spain is testing accommodations for large dogs on one of its long-distance lines.
Portugal's TAP is up for sale
Portugal prepares to sell of a majority in its nationalized airline, and the bidders are familiar
Birds of Barcelona
A fountain full of pigeons, a gull with a goal and no respect for a famous playwright...