Castro Urdiales is rich in Spanish culture and historical beginnings. This is evident in the ancient caves and conserved Paleolithic art that were discovered in numerous mountains of the town. Historical references cited the town of Castro Urdiales as far back as 1102, in a document regarding the villas of the Bishop towns. In 1163, King Alfonso granted the humble […]
Cartagena is one of the world’s oldest cities and at one point, it was also considered as one of the richest cities of the ancient world. This very old town is to be found in the central segment of the Costa Calida, and is inhabited by around 180,000 Carthaginensis. For the longest time, this city has focused on […]
The medium-sized town of San Javier is to be found in an ideal spot just off the coast of the Mar Menor. It is just a 20 to 30 minute drive away from the historic cities of Murcia and Cartagena. San Javier is best known as the location of the San Javier International Airport. The said airport (IATA Airport Code MJV) is […]
La Union is a little municipality to be found seven kilometers from Cartagena, and just 13 kilometers from the San Javier Airport. During the 1850’s, four smaller villages merged together to be a single township and the result is somehow a bigger territory called La Union. The town of La Union experienced the occupancy of the Phoenicians, Romans, Goths, and the […]
La Manga, which literally means the sleeve, is a lovely tranquil refuge situated in the autonomous community of Murcia . It showcases approximately 40 kilometers of crystal clear waters, and thus is a very popular tourist magnet, be it for holiday escape or even for permanent residence. An aerial view of the La Manga vicinity surely is an attention-grabbing sight. Its […]
This is definitely one great landmark to see whenever in Murcia, and it has become the city’s symbol because of its amazing tower that can be seen even you’re miles away. This Cathedral situated at the Plaza del Cardinal Belluga possess several access doors, each of them having a distinct majestic character. The Puerta del Perdon (main entrance), Portada de las Cadenas (north […]
Among our wide and varied experience as tour guides, we also have more than one person on our staff who worked at Utah Ski Resorts as instructors. Being a ski instructor is at least one part being a guide. You are the guide for beginners looking to discover how to ski but also how to […]
So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and you’re jetting off to start your season….The first few days fly by in a blizzard of discovering your resort, meeting people (and then awkwardly forgetting their names), getting your skis and lift pass and trying out the slopes for the first time, training for your job and […]
We recently covered and discussed a range of summer jobs you should consider if you want to become a tour guide. These positions are mostly seasonal and perfect for college students trying to bridge the gap between spring and fall semesters. However, if you’re out of college, about to graduate, or just want a full-time […]
The best way to prepare for becoming a tour guide is to get out and see what you can handle. However, landing a job as a rookie can be difficult. Where do you turn when you want advice and guidance but don’t yet have a job? Books, of course. Below, we have described four of […]