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Berlin and Barcelona – The battle of the great B’s
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 28 January 2012
Both Berlin and Barcelona are often said to share a similar cosmopolitan, quirky and edgy city vibe. If you’re stuck in a rut and can’t choose between the two, I’ve put together a handy list of unique selling points for each city.
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Where to find truly great tapas in Barcelona
Blog: Heather on her travels - 19 January 2012
Few things are as synonymous with Spanish culture as tapas, and few things have origins as steeped in mythology. There is the story of the ailing King Alfonso X, known as El Sabio or The Wise, who was nursed back to health on a diet of wine and tiny morsels. Delighted with the remedy, he [...]
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Gaudi Architecture in Barcelona
Blog: Pommie Travels - 21 December 2011
Whether you’ve heard of Catalan-born architect Antoni Gaudi or not, you’ll instantly recognize a Gaudi building in Barcelona. His unique and [...]
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Barcelona Festivals: Fira de Santa Llúcia 2011
Blog: Oranage Polka Dot - 3 December 2011
Barcelona's largest outdoor Christmas Market, Fira de Santa Llúcia, celebrates its 225th anniversary this year. The one-stop market for all your Christmas decorations and trees, located in the front of the Barcelona's Cathedral, runs from 26 November to 22 December...
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How to fit in like a local in Barcelona
Blog: Ottsworld - 29 November 2011
We all know how to look like a tourist; carry a camera, map, wear tennis shoes and white socks. But how to you fit into a culture? There are a few things I observed about the locals in Barcelona and with these tips, you can fit in too. Carry a fan. One of my favorite [...]
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Lady in Andorra
Blog: A Lady in London - 14 November 2011
Andorra intrigues me. High up in the Pyrenees, the country is nestled in snowy peaks sandwiched between France and Spain. It seems far away and inaccessible, yet alluring and enchanting in its remoteness. My 90 under 30 Travel Project prompted me to visit, and over the weekend I traveled to Andorra to discover the country’s [...]
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Exploring Barcelona: My Insider Tips
Blog: Oranage Polka Dot - 12 November 2011
Did you know that San Francisco and Barcelona are Sister Cities? Although I am a Bay Area native and worked in the heart of San Francisco, I did not know about the relationship of my two favorite cities until I...
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Guest post: Hot chocolate, you sexy thing
Blog: La Tortuga Viajera - 10 November 2011
This latest guest post comes from one of my favorite American expats here in Spain: Stephanie over at theViatrix. She and I connected over Twitter, later discovering a slew of strange connections, both Madrid and not-so-Madrid related. Now we meet nearly once a week to write…make that pretend to write while we gab about díos [...]
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Barcelona’s Best Water Park
Blog: Barcelona Travel and Living - 10 November 2011
With Barcelona having such fantastic weather for large periods of the year it is natural that people who visit here want to make the most of and spend time outdoors. An example of the great outdoor activities which are available is Illa Fantasia, a water park which sits about 20-25 minutes outside of the city centre.
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Cheapskate Chronicles: Free Walking Tours in Europe
Blog: Travel Adventures of Newman - 9 November 2011
Imagine arriving at the latest European city on your itinerary, checking into your hotel or hostel, and feeling somewhat disoriented by your new surroundings. How then to regain your bearings?
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Spanish Food Specialties
Blog: Ottsworld - 21 October 2011
Instead of photos of grand landscapes, today I tempt your taste-buds…with delectable Spanish food. I was in Spain for 3 weeks this summer and had the opportunity to eat at high end and rustic places. I even learned how to cook Spanish food for myself. Spain is full of regional food specialties, however on this [...]
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10 Awesome Cities for Kids and Families
Blog: My Little Nomads - 15 October 2011
The best international cities for kids from Asia, Europe, and North America. Continue reading →Read the entire article here: 10 Awesome Cities for Kids and Families Or go straight to TheTravel With Kids Blog
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Girona, Spain – a very pleasant accidental stopover
Blog: Vagobond.com - 14 October 2011
Visiting Girona, Spain
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Pictures of Barcelona by Night: A Walk around the Gothic Quarter
Blog: Two Backpackers - 30 September 2011
Luis Cicerone of Xixerone.com shares his pictures of Barcelona during a night stroll. A night walk around Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter or Barrio Gótico is a must for every visitor eager to experience a part of the soul of a city packed with architectural wonders, cultural gems, sunny beaches and exciting nightlife. I tend to think every [...]
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A Mix of Mouth Watering Seafood in Barcelona
Blog: GoBackpacking - 27 September 2011
A mouth-watering look at some of the most popular restaurants for seafood in Barcelona, Spain.--------- Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, 12 expert audio interviews, private support forum, and much more.
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Barcelona Festivals: La Mercè 2011
Blog: Oranage Polka Dot - 24 September 2011
Barcelona's "festival of all festivals" La Mercè, celebrating the city's patron saint began on 22 September 2011 and ends on 25 September 2011. La Merce is the pinacle of all Barcelona's festivals offering four days of free activities - free...
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Life in Spain: Organic Recycling
Blog: Oranage Polka Dot - 19 September 2011
Recycling Bin in Sant Cugat | 2011 I bet you don't find this thrown on the ground beside your city's organic garbage recycling bin. What the heck is that... you ask. Just your average leg of jamon that is commonplace...
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Guide to nightlife options in Barcelona
Blog: Barcelona travel and culture - 7 September 2011
After a busy day shopping or viewing the sights of the city, everyone likes to kick back and Barcelona is the ideal place to do that. No matter what your music tastes, Barcelona has the nightclub for you. Popular with tourists, students and locals, Barcelona's nightclub scene has to be experienced to be believed. Here are some of the most exciting areas to visit once the sun sets over the city.
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Barcelona Wishes You Were Here
Blog: Suzy Guese - 3 September 2011
Despite the extra pounds of luggage wearing on me and the engulfing heat, I knew instantly I could only love Barcelona. After checking into my hostel, complete with a shower right in the middle of the room, the quirks of Barcelona began to spread out on to the table. The first sight I had to [...]
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Spain Travel: Inns of Spain Unique Hotel Selection
Blog: Oranage Polka Dot - 25 August 2011
Ever since we moved to Spain, I get overwhelmed searching for hotels for our explorations within Spain. In big cities, it is easy enough to find well-regarded articles in travel blogs, magazines or newspapers that recommend unique hotels. But in...
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Photo Junket: Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Blog: The Travel Project - 24 August 2011
for this week’s travel photo junket I wanted to take you to Barcelona and to the colourful Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.
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Barcelona by Mouth
Blog: Aerohaveno: A Travel Blog - 5 August 2011
Earlier this week, I ate at Movida Acqui for the first time.This Spanish restaurant in Melbourne, Australia is the latest outpost of chef Frank Camorra's popular series of Movida restaurants, the first of which is in an alleyway next to the wildly decorated Forum Theatre.
