Tagged With "Catalonia"
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Re: Minding manners saves you money
Hopefully the customers are also treated politely. And I don't think all tourists that say" un café" are rude. It could be they are Japanese or Chinese and "café" is the only word they know.
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Re: Barcelona's "Other Architect"
Fascinating piece, Pheymont! I learned a lot. The architecture is a feast for the eyes. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Barcelona's "Other Architect"
Thanks for the excellent info!Great Photos too!I havent been to Barcelona in a number of years so I guess it's time to return.
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Re: Catalunya: What to Know Before You Go
Great piece! Thanks for sharing why the Catalan language is so important. I'll make sure to learn a few words before my next trip.
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Re: Catalunya: What to Know Before You Go
How timely! I was just in Catalunya this past week on a trip to visit PortAventura World and Tarragona. I loved experiencing the local culture - and previous to my trip I had no idea that Spain wasn't more homogeneous.
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Re: Catalunya: What to Know Before You Go
Speak about timely -- I leave for Barcelona next weekend! Thanks for the great post, Olivia.
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Re: Catalunya: What to Know Before You Go
Barcelona's one of my favorite destinations...thanks not only for taking me back, but for helping me see better part of what attracts me!
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Re: Catalunya: What to Know Before You Go
Hey, really beautiful pix! Love to hear more about food and all!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 12, 2015: Barcelona
I really enjoyed reading about your visit to Barcelona! Your photos are excellent and make we want to visit this beautiful city!!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 12, 2015: Barcelona
Lovely photos! Lovely city! Now if only they welcomed tourists.....
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 12, 2015: Barcelona
Thank you Marilyn. Barcelona is definitely worth a visit, I've been to Madrid 2 years ago, and I much prefer Barcelona!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 12, 2015: Barcelona
Originally Posted by DrFumblefinger: Lovely photos! Lovely city! Now if only they welcomed tourists..... Thank you It certainly is a lovely city!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 12, 2015: Barcelona
Barcelona is my second favorite city. I love your pictures.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 5, 2014: Tossa de Mar, Spain
I love fortified towns and this one is exceptional...thanks PH
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Barcelona's "Other Architect"
Almost everyone who visits Barcelona goes knowing a little about Antonio Gaudi, the “moderniste” architect of the Sagrada Familia basilica and a host of unusual early 20th century buildings. Those who don’t soon find out that Gaudi...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 12, 2015: Barcelona
I’ve been to Barcelona a couple of times in the past, and it never really made a great impression on me. Until now. I visited the Spanish city a few weeks ago and, for the first time, I felt like I properly got to know...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 5, 2014: Tossa de Mar, Spain
The last fortified hill town remaining on the coast of Catalonia, Tossa de Mar is a beach town, popular with visitors from Girona and Barcelona. The old town (vila vella in Catalan) lies within 12th-century walls just adjoining the beach. The hill on...
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Catalonia's Amazing Tower of People contest
Catalonia's Concurs de Castells features teams of up to 500 people building human pyramids.
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Catalonia crowds call for secession, despite splits
As Catalonia's secession movement continues to grow, discord among secessionist parties may be a roadblock.
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Minding manners saves you money
A Spanish cafe sticks up for politeness, and finds it's making a difference.
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The Heart of Girona, Spain (Where Gumbo Was #163)
Girona, a town that feels like a larger city, sits at a strategic crossroads of history and trade, and shows its best features.
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Catalunya: What to Know Before You Go
Despite eras of repression, the Catalan language and a strong feeling toward independence persist in Catalonia and its capital, Barcelona.
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Re: The Heart of Girona, Spain (Where Gumbo Was #163)
Interesting collection of photos Paul. It's got lots of history when you research its past. Thanks
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Re: The Heart of Girona, Spain (Where Gumbo Was #163)
A great destination, and a great reveal!