Destination: Spain

The Great Gaudi Treasure Hunt

Wed, 25 May 2011 | By vagabonds | Views [2254]

Antoni Gaudi is probably Barcelona’s favorite son and you can find many of his best creations here.  Some are famous and easy to find.  Others are more obscure.  But Connie has mapped out a strategy for us to see them all.   We could ... Read more >

June - Battala Dos Vinos (Battle of the Wines), Spain

Wed, 25 May 2011 | By worldfestivals | Views [3793] | Video

Location: Biliblio, La Rioja, Spain Date: 29 June Description: On St. Pedro’s Day in Hara, capital of northern Spain’s Rioja-producing region, thousands of people take to the streets toting water pistols loaded with wine. If they’re ambitious, ... Read more >

Tags: drinking, festivals, parties, safety, spain, travel, wine, world festivals

Photos: Spain: The Great Gaudi Treasure Hunt

Sun, 22 May 2011 | By vagabonds | Photo Gallery

Salvador Dali's Art Isn't As Bad As It Looks!

Sat, 21 May 2011 | By vagabonds | Views [2307]

I have never been a big fan of Dali, despite the fact we own two signed prints by the Spanish surrealist.   Then again, I never saw a real sampling of his work.   Until today, that is. We took a train – actually several trains – to Figueres, ... Read more >

Montserrat

Thu, 19 May 2011 | By vagabonds | Views [1061]

The metro station is just a short stroll from our hotel.   The station sparkled and the train to Estacio Espana arrived within minutes.   It was SRO with students heading to university, surprising in a town where people party until two even ... Read more >

Gaudi, Miro, and Picasso

Wed, 18 May 2011 | By vagabonds | Views [1211]

Antoni Gaudi is to Barcelona what Picasso is to Malaga.   Some of his most famous creations are here and Connie has mapped out a strategy for us to see them all. It felt good to be out walking, even if it was in a city.   La Ramblas, ... Read more >

Tags: art and culture

In Barcelona and Back On The Market

Sun, 15 May 2011 | By vagabonds | Views [1002]

Last night we packed our bags, mostly with dirty clothing and attended the ritual final dinner.   We said our good-byes, exchanged email addresses and tipped our waiters and cabin attendant.   As “un-Connie and John” as the cruise has been, we ... Read more >

Photos: Spain (Malaga to Barcelona)

Fri, 13 May 2011 | By vagabonds | Photo Gallery

Malaga, Spain

Fri, 13 May 2011 | By vagabonds | Views [1748]

We could see the lights of Morocco as we passed through the Straits of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean around 11 last night but we were on the wrong side of the boat to see Gibraltar and we were too sleepy to go topside.   When we awoke we ... Read more >

Photos: Spain

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 | By disorientednomad | Photo Gallery

Photos: Spain

Tue, 5 Apr 2011 | By megh05 | Photo Gallery

Andalusia (Siviglia e Granada)

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 | By walterperis | Views [461]

Periodo: 28 Luglio - 1 Agosto 2010. Alloggio: a Siviglia. Granada: gita giornaliera in treno da Siviglia.

Photos: Siviglia e Granada

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 | By walterperis | Photo Gallery

My Travel Writing Scholarship 2011 entry - Journey in an Unknown Culture

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 | By thewayfairer | Views [620] | Scholarship Entry

The timeworn tower-clock approaches midnight, illuminated by a drowsy March moon that watches in silence as the Spanish city burns below. I snake through dark, blood-soaked cobblestone lanes, following in the footsteps of Romans, Moors, and Christians ... Read more >

Tags: #2011writing, travel writing scholarship 2011

Surrey girl no more

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 | By freya13 | Views [422]

I move dto Lanzarote on the basis of a Gap year. I arrived in the country 4 hours late but i was greeted by my future partner Cesar. He was bothered about waiting 4 hours. Canarians have no sense of time or worry as you will learn. Instead of taking ... Read more >

Tags: canarian, crabs, culture, lanzarote, sunset