Women Travel has a directory of women guides in special places around the world. The latest is Clara Martin in Barcelona. Clara knows Barcelona - it is her home, and having studied in the UK and returned, she realised how much she loved showing off her city. I love it's history and stories, to know the old and new places for a drink, that tiny shop, etc. So, even my Barcelona friends always ask me where to go. Last year Rainbow Barcelona Tours … [Read more...]
The Allure of Barcelona
I was in Beziers in the South of France, and on the map Barcelona was just centimetres away, I just had to go. A quick look and I discover a train journey along the coast will get me there - Barcelona here I come! Barcelona has an allure, like many of the great cities of the Europe. For a New Zealander like me, it feels so old - it's story going back hundreds of years. Barcelona was founded as a Roman City in the Middle Ages, and these days … [Read more...]
Uncovering the Hidden Gems of Barcelona
Barcelona is known for many things – the sunny weather, the architecture of Antoní Gaudí, La Rambla boulevard — the list goes on. As wonderful as those are, that’s not the Barcelona we’re going to talk about today. We’re going to tell you about all the best places you’ve never heard of for eating, drinking, dancing, and generally exploring the city’s culture and heritage! Below are some of Barcelona’s hidden gems... Barcelona … [Read more...]
Gaudi is fantastic, but Barcelona is more than that!
If you are currently wondering where to go on your next vacation Perhaps it is time for you to lose yourself in the magical city of Barcelona - for the first time or as a frequent visitor, you will not be disappointed Barcelona, the gorgeous capital city of Catalonia in Spain. Once you get there, you will understand why I recommended it to you. It is a mystical, modern, wonderland packed full of exciting adventures anyone can enjoy. Here is … [Read more...]
Barcelona – everywhere you look is WOW
The train journey from Beziers was spectacular at times – hugging the rugged coast – this was definitely a different country from that of France with its never ending (and beautiful!) vineyards. This was Catalunya – in Barcelona every corner I went around there was a building that took my breath away. I headed downtown to my friend Marga's workplace. A warm welcome there as I dropped my bags and went exploring. Marga said – turn left and left … [Read more...]