Three Kings Day in Spain

Three Kings Day or the Feast of the Epiphany, also known as Dia de los Reyes Magos, is celebrated every year on January 6th.   Photo by our co-founder Alexandra Figueredo in Sevilla, Spain, where a popular Three Kings Day parade takes approximately half a day to circulate through the…

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Happy New Year From History Travel Tours

From all of us at History Travel Tours, we wish you a happy and prosperous 2018, filled with new adventures, travels and experiences! Where do you plan to visit in 2018? Share with us! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter!  

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The Holy Grail Jubilee in Valencia

[caption id="attachment_974" align="alignright" width="246"] The Holy Grail - photo credit: CatedraldeValencia.es  [/caption] The Holy Grail in Valencia was the reason for Pope Francis naming the Cathedral of Valencia as a Holy Place of Pilgrimage and perpetual jubilee year beginning in 2015-2016.  This has been the most mysterious and admired relic…

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Did You Know That In Heaven They Serve Paella?

Dr. Figueredo spoke at the ASTA Destination Expo this weekend about the history of the three religions in Spain (Christianity, Judaism, Islam) and how they affected the culinary origins of paella in Spain. The title of the talk "Did You Know That In Heaven They Serve Paella?" was a hit…

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