Thomas Power reviewed The Picos de Europa National Park in Asturias, Spain

"This is my favourite mountain area in Europe and sits comfortably high in my top ten around the world. The practical bit: The mountains are located just below the north coast of Spain about 2.5 hours west of Bilbao, pretty much due north of Madrid. …"

Thomas Power rated Skiing Cerler

Thomas Power reviewed Skiing Cerler in Aragon, Spain

Cerler is a cracking little resort tucked away in what's known as the 'hidden valley'. It is the only valley in the Spanish Pyrenees without access from France which means that it is a long dead-end and therefore very quiet. The resort itself is of a …"

Thomas Power reviewed Trail riding in the Torres del Paine in Paine Circuit, Chile

So I'm not saying that you should undertake a serious trail ride like this one in Torres del Paine unless you are at least a good intermediate level rider. But....riding in Torres del Paine is an incredible experience, even for someone (like me) who doe…"

Thomas Power reviewed The Pilgrims walk to Santiago de Compostela in Santiago de Compostela, Spain

If you are really going for repentence then you need to start at the Tour St Jacques in Paris (just by the Louvre). Also, the end of the pilgrimage is actually on the coast at Finisterre, not in Santiago. Basically the route pre-dates Christianity. Ancie…"

Thomas Power reviewed Galapagos Islands in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Go in May or June. There are plenty of reasons and explanations as to when you should go but here's my thinking - the water's fairly warm, the weather is good, the seas aren't too choppy, the animals are great (including the mating boobies) and it's all …"

Thomas Power reviewed La Rioja Wine Region in La Rioja, Spain

Lovely area, small, varied and lots to do. You don't have to be a vineyard addict to enjoy the area. If all you want to do is go from winery to winery then get a chauffeur and get quietly soaked. For my money, after a couple, wineries really are not all …"

Thomas Power reviewed Walking Cares Gorge and the Picos de Europa in Asturias, Spain

It is an absolutely stunning walk, no doubt about it. It does get really quite busy though and the parking can be a nightmare. If you are there during July or August make sure you get to the trail head early, turn the car around and park facing downhill.…"

Thomas Power reviewed Torres del Paine in Paine Circuit, Chile

It's a long way away but that just keeps it quieter. When I first came here in 1994 I ended up spending 6 weeks walking through the Torres del Paine National Park, following any track and path I could find. It really is unbelievably beautiful. Whatev…"