Barcelona, which continues to be one of the hottest European cities for visitors, has locals who sometimes feel a little crowded out…especially at their favorite food market, La Bouqueria. The result: during the Friday and Saturday shopping rush…
Thirty years ago it was signed, and 20 years ago today it went into effect: The European agreement that wiped out land borders for travelers throughout most of Europe, and also had the side effect of making a tiny town in Luxembourg into a world famous name: Schengen.
Spain’s embarrassingly-empty Castellon-Costa Azahar airport, unused since it was opened with great ceremony nearly five years ago, will finally get passengers. Ryanair will announce a
This one speaks for itself on the beach at Barcelona…and with tongue in cheek.
Roderick Simpson and Dr.J have both correctly placed Gumbo as visiting Casa Batlló in Barcelona.Honorable mention goes to HistoryDigger for getting the city and architect. Designed by the premier Catalan…
Ready for opening (in late evening), here’s a well-appointed traditional tapas bar in Barcelona, although one with a twist: Irati specializes in Basque flavors. It’s self-service at the bar; when you’re done, you pay by the number of plates or skewers…
Can you recall a moment from your travels that has really shaken your soul? A moment that has changed you forever? Well, here’s mine. As I sat watching that sun set over Barcelona from the incredibly beautiful Parc Güell earlier…
Barcelona’s Moderniste heritage is not limited to the famous and flamboyant buildings of Gaudi, Domenech i Montaner and Puig…it spills over into public facilties and street furniture, such as this bench at a bus stop on Via Laietana just…
Nearly everyone is familiar with the iconic towers of Antonio Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, seen above in a night view with cranes. So, I thought I’d offer a few clipped views of what you see when you turn your eyes away from the high ground,…
Every year, several Barcelona neighborhoods have summer festivals, drawing visitors from all over the city, and beyond. Festa Major de Gràcia is the biggest; it’s an annual 5-day street party that draws more than 1.5 million each year….
Barcelona, which continues to be one of the hottest European cities for visitors, has locals who sometimes feel a little crowded out…especially at their favorite food market, La Bouqueria. The result: during the Friday and Saturday shopping rush…
Thirty years ago it was signed, and 20 years ago today it went into effect: The European agreement that wiped out land borders for travelers throughout most of Europe, and also had the side effect of making a tiny town in Luxembourg into a world famous name: Schengen.
Spain’s embarrassingly-empty Castellon-Costa Azahar airport, unused since it was opened with great ceremony nearly five years ago, will finally get
This one speaks for itself on the beach at Barcelona…and with tongue in cheek.
Roderick Simpson and Dr.J have both correctly placed Gumbo as visiting Casa Batlló in Barcelona.Honorable mention goes to HistoryDigger for getting the city and architect. Designed by the premier Catalan…
Ready for opening (in late evening), here’s a well-appointed traditional tapas bar in Barcelona, although one with a twist: Irati specializes in Basque flavors. It’s self-service at the bar; when you’re done, you pay by the number of plates or skewers…
Can you recall a moment from your travels that has really shaken your soul? A moment that has changed you forever? Well, here’s mine. As I sat watching that sun set over Barcelona from the incredibly beautiful Parc Güell earlier…
Barcelona’s Moderniste heritage is not limited to the famous and flamboyant buildings of Gaudi, Domenech i Montaner and Puig…it spills over into public facilties and street furniture, such as this bench at a bus stop on Via Laietana just…
Nearly everyone is familiar with the iconic towers of Antonio Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, seen above in a night view with cranes. So, I thought I’d offer a few clipped views of what you see when you turn your eyes away from the high ground,…
Every year, several Barcelona neighborhoods have summer festivals, drawing visitors from all over the city, and beyond. Festa Major de Gràcia is the biggest; it’s an annual 5-day street party that draws more than 1.5 million each year….
