Last updated on February 24th, 2019 at 12:34 am These images were captured at the La Boqueria market in the heart of Barcelona, right off the famed avenue of La Rambla. The food selection and quality in Barcelona is incredible, albeit there are definitely some places to give a miss. In general steer clear of…
Last updated on November 18th, 2020 at 12:45 amPlanning a trip to Barcelona and wondering whether the Barcelona Card is worth buying? We recently visited Barcelona for an academic conference and our 9 year wedding anniversary, in a lovely stay that totaled 6 days. When not working, we had a fantastic time exploring inspiring Gaudi’s…
Last updated on December 10th, 2022 at 06:35 pmWhile Barcelona is a beautiful city with great nightlife, the city pretty much shuts down on Sunday night. Contrast this with Madrid, which is as lively on Sunday night as it is every other night of the week. This past January we visited Spain’s capital and found…
Last updated on March 23rd, 2019 at 01:53 amFinding an apartment in your own city can be a nightmare, let alone a foreign country! But if you’ve decided to take the plunge and move abroad here are some renting tips for Europe, particularly particularly if you’re planning a move to the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, the…
Last updated on March 7th, 2024 at 12:28 pmA popular excursion for many tourists in the south of Spain is a day trip to Tangier, Morocco. Bell and I booked a tour through a local travel agency while staying with friends on the Spanish/US Naval base in Rota, Spain. The guided tour included the ferry…
