Another spooky time of year is upon us! Halloween in Barcelona is quickly becoming another widely celebrated event as more and more activities pop up all over town. I’m sure there are late night parties or dinner events, but my experience is squarely in the family friendly space, so here are my recommendations! Poble Espanyol or Spanish Village for some scary Halloween fun is a spot easily accessible by public transit. There are a few…
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Madrid
It was starting to get a little embarrassing, living in Spain and never visiting the capital city. When I first moved here, my husband and I would take every opportunity to travel to other countries. I wanted to visit Madrid, but with limited holiday time, it always seemed to get…
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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…
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Top Ten things to Do and See in Barcelona, Spain
Note:In recent years, Barcelona has experienced growing tensions around tourism, largely due to housing shortages and the impact of disruptive visitor behavior. Understandably, many locals have voiced their concerns. However, if you’re a traveler drawn to art, culture, and good food rather than nightlife chaos, you’ll find that Barcelona still…
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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 three times and we love it. Along with my dreams of being a fabulous tour…
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Granada, Spain
What can I say about Granada? With its proximity to the Sierra Nevada mountain range and its historic Alhambra fortress. This city feels quiet and polite, with just enough edginess to keep the bohemian university students content. While the beautiful old buildings are being restored into exquisite flats by professionals,…
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A Perfect Afternoon in Gràcia, Barcelona
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, kitchen tile, or fabric, the very best from artists and artisans, is…
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I live in Spain, and these are my stories…
I never dreamed of living in Spain, but now I can’t imagine living anywhere else. Although I have always been aware of Spain, it was never a desired destination. My well-traveled granny had shown me incredible photos of Cadiz’s dancing horses, and that piqued my interest. Still, ultimately, I dreamed…
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In Spain, March Showers bring April Flowers…
I am a chronic and habitual lover of rain. I can’t say for sure when this started; I think it had something to do with not having to rake leaves or pick up sticks off the lawns when it rained at the cottage as a child. Ever since childhood, I…