Tag: Day Trip
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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 bjorn carrier, we made the trip. Now, that my son…
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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 think twice about Dublin or Brussels (with day trips to…
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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, live performances, seasonal events, attractions suitable for every age and…
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Top 10 Restaurants in Barcelona
They might surprise you… Probably one of the most controversial things you can do in any popular vegan/vegetarian restaurant scene is claim to have curated a list of the best restaurants. The best to whom or for what? The perfect restaurant experience for one is not always the same for another. Although some basic elements…
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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 being a fabulous tour guide in my later years, I…
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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, and stayed at a few different hotels. So, it’s with…
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Halloween in Barcelona!
Another spooky time of year is upon us! We are just finishing up the last pieces of pumpkin pie from Canadian Thanksgiving and getting ready for one of our favorite times of year – Halloween! Although there isn’t a long tradition of celebrating Halloween in Spain or Barcelona, in recent years, perhaps because of tourism…
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Olot, Spain
Recently, we enjoyed some Easter holiday time here in Spain. In the past, we would have planned a week-long trip in advance to some other European country or maybe the Spanish Islands. However, with only our newfound freedom to travel out of our area and anywhere in the Catalonia region, we decided to go on…
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Pals/Begur, Spain
Pals is truly the ultimate in day trips. Every history buff, polite lady, and gentleman, I have ever met would love Pals or has probably visited. The medieval city up on a hill consists of a cobblestone network of narrow paths and alleyways peppered with shops, restaurants, lookouts, and private homes. As well, there is…
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Vic,Spain
Whether you’re a tourist or an expat, a short trip in Spain usually involves a seaside town or bustling city. Although Catalonia has some truly breathtaking seaside gems, there are many wonderful mountain, and national park regions. Ski resorts, nature hikes, mountain biking, and historic towns, are just a few possibilities that offer another type…
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