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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Located on Spain’s Eastern Coast, Barcelona is a very lively cosmopolitan city, renowned for its extraordinary art and architecture, diverse culinary scene, and fantastical landmarks. It is no wonder why it is such a popular destination among tourists from all around the world. Planning to visit Barcelona any …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Having been invited on many cruise ships over the course of the last 8 years, I was quite surprised to be invited on this massive and gorgeous ship, the Costa Smeralda. Not that I was surprised, but in the times of COVID, I wasn’t sure right away about leaving the United States for a …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Three days in Barcelona might seem like a short time, but it can be enough to explore this beautiful city and experience its rich culture. Barcelona, the capital and largest city of Spain, is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, second only to Paris. There are thousands of things you can do …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Gothic architecture became widely popular in France during the high and late Middle Ages (12th-16th century). During the Middle Ages, the new and inspiring French style of architecture quickly spread throughout Europe. Although the French intended the gothic architecture to be used for houses, it quickly became all the craze among churches and cathedral …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Barcelona Spain with its cosmopolitan feel, “old town” architecture, some of the best gastronomy around, and beachside bohemian vibe, how could any city get much better than this? Truly visitors love its Mediterranean climate, as it never really gets too hot or too cold (only muggy in June and July). Barcelona’s old town is …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Visiting Barcelona is a wonderful family vacation destination because there are so many things to do in Barcelona with kids. From family-friendly restaurants to free activities galore, you can rest easy knowing that there is a long list of reasons why Barcelona family vacations top the list of so many traveling families. Barcelona, …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>  Best Day Trips From Barcelona Colonia Güell and Gaudi’s Crypt My Grandfather, John Clark, was born in a tiny hospital in a small town in Texas back in 1898. At that same time, halfway around the world, there was an artist named Gaudi. He had been asked by his friend to build a …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Tour of La Boqueria Barcelona: Sweet and Salty The tour I took in Barcelona was called:  Farm to Fork, La Boqueria Barcelona, and Beyond. It began at the intersection of Carrer de la Boqueria and La Rambla, which was founded in the 12th century, making it one of Europe’s oldest markets. La Boqueria Barcelona …

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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>If you have never heard of Antoni Gaudi, you will know who he is when you visit Barcelona, Spain.  Antoni Gaudi is Barcelona’s inspiration, Barcelona’s identity, and their love. He was a modernistic dreamer and architect of Catalan descent. Born in 1852 and having only died in 1926, after being struck by a train. …

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