One thing I love to do when arriving in a new city is the double decker bus tour. The tickets usually aren’t cheap, but they are extensive. They last anywhere from 24 to 48 hours and have numerous stops throughout the city. I really feel like a get a great overview to help me plan […]
Doors of Barcelona
Along with my love of the Barcelona Balconies, was my obsession with the doors. My daughter got so tired of me stopping and taking pictures of doors. I didn’t get too many strange looks though. I think doors are interesting to more than just me. Hopefully they are interesting to you as well. There is […]
Park Guell: Barcelona, Spain
Park Guell is yet another unusual Barcelona sight. It’s really amazing to me that one architect can have so much influence over an entire city. Without Antonio Gaudi, Barcelona would not be the same. We were visiting on a very warm July day and so was everyone else. It was pretty crowded! We took the […]
La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain
Famous landmarks are interesting to me. A lot of times I wonder why they became so famous in the first place. La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain is one of those famous landmarks. It is certainly unique and interesting to explore, but I think another reason that it is so famous is the original architect […]
La Boqueria Market in Barcelona, Spain
One of the things on my Barcelona to do list was la Boqueria Market. It was walking distance from our hotel, so we headed there for lunch one day. The food stands were so colorful and organized. We started with some fresh fruit juice smoothies that we enjoyed as we walked around. I was so […]
Olivia Plaza Hotel in Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is a beautiful city to explore. But you need a hotel with a great location to make that exploration easier. I think the Olivia Plaza Hotel in Barcelona is a wonderful home base and perfect for starting all your Barcelona adventures. The Location The hotel is located in Plaza Catalunya. This is a central […]