There really is a fine art to creating the perfect beach kit for your next beach day or week. My husband is from the south of Spain and spent his summers in a beachside town on the Atlantic Ocean, so I felt he was more than qualified to curate this post. After visiting a few stores and browsing a few sites online, my husband decided just to buy everything from…
Barcelona
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Figueres, Spain
A Gem in Girona… I visited Figueres and the Dali Theatre- Museum on my first trip to Spain in 2015. I was amazed by Dali’s work and couldn’t wait to show my husband years later. So, when my son was just a baby in a…
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Girona, Spain
Memories of days gone by in Girona Not the most attractive photo but in 2015 I visited Barcelona for the first time. I had booked a two-week European vacation starting in Dublin then Belgium, Barcelona, and then back to Dublin to fly home. I didn’t…
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Portaventura Amusement Park!
Barcelona’s best kept secret Are you planning a holiday in the Barcelona area? Did you know that although Barcelona is known for its food, beaches, art, and culture, we also have one of the best theme parks in the world? Excellent accommodation veg-friendly food options…
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Portaventura – Where to Stay and Eat!
Are you planning a trip to PortAventura? Or maybe this is the first you’ve heard of the exciting destination that will have you smiling and wondering when you can return? Well, we have now visited twice and we love it. Along with my dreams of…
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Top Ten things to Do and See in Barcelona, Spain
Bonus spots for the advanced Barcelona Traveler – the traveler who has seen it all…or almost – The mansions of Avinguda del Tibidabo and Parc del laberint d’horta! I visited Barcelona two times before I moved here. I took many tours, found some vegetarian/vegan favorites,…
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A Perfect Afternoon in GrΓ cia, Barcelona
Spotlight on one of Barcelona’s favorite neighborhoods I feel very fortunate to have many photos of beautiful meals, cakes, cookies, and vistas. We are lucky that in Spain and Europe in general, there is a rich history of beauty and craftsmanship. An exquisite cake, car,…
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Top 10+ Restaurants 2022
Another year of great dining in Spain and finally another country! The pandemic slowed many of us down, but it didn’t entirely stop us from getting out and trying some great restaurants or becoming regulars at a handful of favorite places. So in no particular…
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Barcelona Holiday Time, Spain
Although Barcelona is not the obvious choice for a Christmas holiday getaway, if you’re interested in Christmas cheer without the possibility of snow – this might be the place. Barcelona can hold its own in the European Christmas market industry boasting at least 4 large…