It has only been about a year and a half since I was in Amsterdam but it feels like it has been a long time ago. It is a great city that I love and will get back to again soon. The city has a bike to car ration of about 4 to 1 and…
Celebrating 25 years in Barcelona, The Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I has been completely refurbished. After finishing a tour of the stunning hotel and 19th-century gardens we decided to have afternoon tea at B24. The restaurant, located inside the lobby of the hotel, is decorated with elegance and sophistication. It is a great escape from…
The Turó de la Rovira heritage space opened in March 2011 after the restoration of the anti-aircraft bunkers. Known as Barcelona’s Bunkers del Carmel, the fortifications were built in 1837 during the Spanish Civil War. It was the perfect location to defend Barcelona and the shantytown Canons district. Large 105-mm cannons were installed to protect…
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…