If you go to Barcelona, Spain you are going to walk down las ramblas at some point. We actually went down it every day for one reason or another. I kept seeing this one restaurant that looked inviting, so we finally gave it a try. I liked the look of the building and the dark […]
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 […]
Catalunya Plaza in Barcelona, Spain
Remember the amazing view of Catalunya Plaza we had from our hotel room? Well, let me take you down to the Plaza itself. It was always bustling with lots of people and birds. This cutie was having a marvelous time playing and I couldn’t resist snapping a photo. Pigeons can be icky (for lack of […]
Barcelona’s Balconies
Warning! I became a little obsessed with the balconies in Barcelona and it resulted in MANY pictures that you are about to see. 😉 First of all, I love old buildings. I love the character, the shapes, the colors…everything about them! But many of the buildings in Barcelona had something that I hadn’t seen in […]
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 […]