Barcelona is definitely one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. No wonder that the Catalan capital attracts Millions of visitors every year and is one of the most-visited cities worldwide. It’s because there are so many things to do in Barcelona. And who visits this beautiful Mediterranean city once is likely to come back. …
Barcelona 3 Day Itinerary for the Perfect Weekend in Barcelona Barcelona, the capital of the Catalonia region in Spain, is a city filled with ancient Roman history, jaw-dropping architecture, and contagious positive energy. The Spanish city is a popular weekend getaway destination, so let me share the perfect Weekend in Barcelona – 3 Day itinerary …
Ibiza Holiday: Best Things to Do in Ibiza, Spain Ibiza, set in the Balearic Sea, has come to be known as somewhat of a party paradise, renowned for its clubs, parties and international music festivals. But this shouldn’t deter you at all from visiting this gorgeous Spanish Island. This is because Ibiza is so much …
Top Tips To Score Alhambra Tickets The Alhambra Palace must be one of the most-visited World Heritage sites in the world if the ticket lines are any indication, but it is definitely the most popular tourist destination in Granada Spain. This extensive fortress complex is an inimitable bastion of history, showcasing not just the grandeur …
Camino de Santiago: A Journey for the Body, Mind, and Soul “A pilgrimage across northern Spain to the sanctuary at Santiago de Compostela is the finest journey in Spain,” wrote Pulitzer Prize winner, James Michener, in his non-fiction classic Iberia. The Camino de Santiago: At first it was hard to wrap my mind around taking …
Hunting Down (a few of) the Best Tapas Bars in Granada Sincere congrats and daggers of jealousy: You’ve landed in Granada, and you’re ready to eat and drink your way through town and maybe explore the Alhambra since you are already in town. You’ve heard that this city – unique to Spain in so many …
Experience Barcelona like a local I have the good fortune to have a friend, born and bred in Barcelona, who kindly took me by the hand, sometimes literally, to let me experience Barcelona like a local. Of course, there are many places every visitor to Barcelona just has to see, like the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi …
Looming above Granada as a reminder that all things must pass over time, stands the red stone walls of Alhambra. The castle, visible from most points in the city, is nestled in the hills like a mirage of some Medieval memory. While Granada is one of those European towns that proffers an air of the old world, …
8 Best Neighborhoods in Madrid Centro Malasaña Universidad Barrio de La Latina Literary Quarter Lavapiés Chueca Retiro Salamanca Centro Centro, as the name indicates, is the heart of Madrid. This area is one of the best neighborhoods in Madrid to stay in, if you want to explore mainly on foot and want to be right …
The History of the Black Madonna The Black Madonna has been a figure of mystery for centuries. Some say she’s simply a statue of the Virgin Mary carved from black wood, or perhaps has soot on her skin from the smoke of thousands of candles. But speculation about the black woman goes much deeper than …