Author Archives: Mar Santiago

About Mar Santiago

Journalist and traveller, specialised in other cultures and countries in conflict. She has worked for major mass media and colaborates with blogs and sites of companies of the sector.

A look at Toledo trough Greco’s eyes

Written on 15 May, 2013 by Mar Santiago filled at Spain No Comments

From our headquarters in Hotel Be Live Talavera de la Reina, today we propose a very special trip to Toledo and, a vist to the Greco Museum must be ensured. To take a look at this area of one of … Continue reading →

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Es Pontàs: Deep-water soloing in Mallorca

Written on 7 May, 2013 by Mar Santiago filled at Destinations, Spain No Comments

Let’s go to the largest of the Balearic island to approach one of the Psicobloc holiest spots, one of the most modern techniques of climbing that invites athletes to deep-water soloing, climbing steep and vertical walls that rise over the … Continue reading →

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Dominican faceless dolls

Written on 3 May, 2013 by Mar Santiago filled at Dominican Republic No Comments

They are a symbol of Dominican Republic craftsmanship. Faceless dolls are the essence of ‘handmade’ of Creole culture. Many foreigners return from their vacation in Dominican lands with a good number of these beautiful faceless dolls; today we are going … Continue reading →

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Cayo Iguana Reptiles

Written on 19 April, 2013 by Mar Santiago filled at Cuba No Comments

There’s no tour package that does not include this amazing trip to one of the wildest parts of Cayo Largo del Sur, in the Cuban archipelago of Los Canarreos. Fortunately, we should add, because the festival of life that we … Continue reading →

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Water Pipes: A Moroccan souvenir

Written on 17 April, 2013 by Mar Santiago filled at Morocco No Comments

Common to half East continent, the origin isn’t really known but the habit of smoking snuff in those long water pipes, with metal nozzle applied to a long sleeve are also very typical in Morocco. The names are very varied, … Continue reading →

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Sineu Mallorcan market

Written on 5 April, 2013 by Mar Santiago filled at Spain No Comments

It is one of the most important markets of the Balearic Island. Sineu Mallorcan market is abuzz with lively din, shopkeepers and merchants, shoppers and artisans, food, dried meat, flowers, fruits, fishes… on a weekly appointment that has been celebrated … Continue reading →

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Time for Spanish ‘torrijas’

Written on 3 April, 2013 by Mar Santiago filled at Spain No Comments

Around Easter in Spain is organized an enormous cookbook of great gastronomic tradition. Dishes that are lost in time and that have survived through the years, based on the old question of not eating meat on days that recalled the … Continue reading →

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Cartagena: Easter in the Mar Menor

Written on 25 March, 2013 by Mar Santiago filled at Spain No Comments

The Region of Murcia has a multitude of qualities that make it the perfect place to spend a fantastic holiday at any time of year. However, the Manga del Mar Menor, regardless of their delicious range of sun and sand, … Continue reading →

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To the Fallas of Valencia!

Written on 19 March, 2013 by Mar Santiago filled at Spain No Comments

March it’s the month of Fallas. Spring comes to Valencia from the hand of one of the most important fiestas of the Spanish geography. Our Be Live Mangalan Hotel & Spa, at La Manga del Mar Menor, could be the … Continue reading →

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Meknes Wool

Written on 16 March, 2013 by Mar Santiago filled at Morocco No Comments

Some people say that Meknès is the ‘ poorest’ of the Imperial Cities of Morocco. However, we are in a regenerated city with a touch of modernity, still brandishing large values ​​of Moroccan culture and that is part of the … Continue reading →

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