Category: Spain
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Madrid: Football, Sunshine, and a Touch of Peru
Hola amigos! I’m back with another travel tale, fresh from the vibrant streets of Madrid. This time, my husband Rashid, our 16-year-old daughter Simone, and I embarked on a whirlwind adventure through the Spanish capital, following a delightful journey through the white villages of Andalusia and the Alcazar in Seville. Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Our first…
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Discovering the Charm of Andalucia’s White Villages
After exploring the stunning Alcazar in Seville the day before, my husband, my daughter and I were eager to embark on our next adventure – a visit to the White Villages of Andalucia. I can’t quite recall if we booked the tour through Viator or an independent operator. My husband is usually the one who…
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Figueres – Visiting Dali Museum
Figueres is a city located in the province of Girona in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated in the northeastern part of the country, close to the border with France. The city has a population of around 45,000 people and is known for its rich cultural heritage and art scene. One of the main attractions in…
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The Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia is a stunning basilica in Barcelona, Spain, designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí (we visited La Pedrera and Park Guell as well, two of his architectural designs). The construction of the church began in 1882, under the guidance of architect Francisco de Paula del Villar. However, Gaudí took over the project in 1883 and transformed it into his life’s work. Gaudí…
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Driving from Barcelona to Nice, France
After our very improved and wonderful time in the sea from our Royal Caribbean cruise, we left very early in the morning to get our rental car at the main train station. There are several car rental companies that have offices at or near the Barcelona Sants Train Station (Estació de Sants), which is the city’s primary…
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Street Musicians in Europe
Our travels in Europe had taken us to many distinct regions offering a variety of cultural, georgraphic and culinary experience. One common and often unnoticed feature of many such places are the street musicians. They are frequently there – at the Metro in mega cities like Barcelona, at the entrance to famous churches like the…
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A Mediterranean Experience – Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Heart of the Balearic Isles in the Mediterranean
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La Pedrera
October is probably the best time to visit a place like Barcelona. It’s not hot and it’s not cold. It’s almost the perfect weather to walk around and enjoy what the city has to offer. The only problem is – Corona Virus times! I know it’s “Post Pandemic” already but the restrictions can be very overwhelming…
