Had I known Bilbao was such a rainy city, I might have ended up here five years ago on my first trip to Spain. Due to Bilbao’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, it has a temperate climate, never too hot or too cold. I am a definite lover of rain and was overjoyed to experience the rain on and off, sometimes as a sprinkle and other times as a downpour,…
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Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland was my very first destination in Europe. I had lived in the south pacific, all over Canada and the US, visited Cuba but had never been to Europe. I planned an 8 day trip that included Dublin, Brussels and Barcelona. Although I only…
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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…
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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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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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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…
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NAIOH – CafΓ© & Brunch
PlaΓ§a del Carrilet, 43840 Salou, Tarragona This spring weather has me revisiting photos and videos of warm days gone by. I’m currently hard at work on my Portaventura posts as it’s almost time to fire up the flip-flops, slap on some sunscreen and enjoy the…
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Paris in 3 Days
What to do and see on a short trip to Paris… Recently we went to Paris for my son’s birthday and a kind of full circle celebration of six years of marriage. My husband and I spent some of our first dates in Paris, so…
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Top 5 Places to Eat in Paris
The most memorable eateries of our recent trip to Paris… Paris is definitely a great place to dine as a vegan or vegetarian. There are so many great places but we only had a few days. We were very satisfied with our dining experiences but…