Plaça de Catalunya is one of the most famous squares in Barcelona. Known as Plaza de Cataluña in Spanish, it was built in the 19th-century. Located in the Eixample area at the top of Las Ramblas, it borders El Raval and Barri Gótic. The area, considered to be where the new city meets the old,…
There are approximately 1600 drinking fountains throughout Barcelona, however, one is known to have special magical powers. La Font de Canaletes casts a ‘spell’ on many unsuspecting visitors to the city every day. The fountain is famous for two reasons. First, is the legend. According to it, if you drink from this fountain you will…
The St. Josep Mercat de la Boqueria, known as la Boqueria, is the oldest and most popular Barcelona market. The public market, located on Las Ramblas, has roughly 265 stalls where you can purchase a variety of fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat, seafood, olives, spices, oils, and more. Not only can you purchase things to take…
Since 1954 the city of Girona has hosted the Temps de Flors (Time of Flowers). The huge exhibition has made the city a canvas for artistic expression. Surrounded by the city’s historical and architectural heritage you will discover over 150 displays of flowers. The week-long festival fills the city with the aromas of thousands of…
A couple of weeks ago I went to a small fishing village called Llafranc near the city of Palafrugell along the Catalan coast (Costa Brava) Spain. It was a quick trip for the La Garoinada Celebration, but it was amazing. I visited a couple of museums and had a delicious dinner in Palafrugell. A night…
What makes Amsterdam, Netherlands a favorite destination for visitors from all corners of the globe? Perhaps the city’s unique vibe, its world-famous canals, rich history or the huge range of museums and theaters. Maybe it’s the lively terraces, shopping opportunities, and gorgeous parks. Or its tradition of freedom, the general spirit of tolerance, and ‘live…