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  • Destinations
    • Africa
      • Djibouti
      • Kenya
      • Madagascar
      • Malawi
      • Namibia
      • Rwanda
      • Somaliland
      • South Africa
      • Sudan
      • Tanzania
      • Uganda
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      • Andorra
      • Azerbaijan
      • Denmark
      • France
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      • Italy
      • Kosovo
      • Macedonia
      • Malta
      • Monaco
      • Montenegro
      • Russia
      • Spain
      • Switzerland
      • United Kingdom
    • North & Central America
      • American Samoa
      • El Salvador
      • Guam
      • Guatemala
      • Hawaii
      • Honduras
      • Mexico
      • United States
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      • Argentina
      • Brazil
      • Chile
      • Peru
    • Middle East
      • Oman
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Sudan
      • United Arab Emirates
    • Pacific
      • American Samoa
      • Australia
      • Cook Islands
      • Fiji
      • French Polynesia
      • Guam
      • Hawaii
      • Kiribati
      • Micronesia
      • Nauru
      • New Zealand
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      • Samoa
      • Solomon Islands
      • Tonga
      • Tuvalu
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      • Myanmar
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Destination Spain

by Mar May 5, 2017
Destination Spain
Destination Spain

My home land and the best place in the world to live in. This is how I would simply sum up Spain. A peninsula surrounded by oceans and seas on all but one side and blessed with temperate sunny weather, sea breeze, a fantastic food basket and the best quality of life there is. No doubting why the country sits at the top-3 for UNESCO sites, number of visitors and, dare I say, tourist happiness. Most will fall in love with Barcelona, many will want to never leave, majority will wish they could return. Culture, food, weather, landscapes, shopping, heritage, mountains, nature, the beach… I could go on. Smile, you’re in Spain!

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Day trip to Montserrat from Barcelona feature
February 17, 2021

Day trip to Montserrat from Barcelona by a local

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December 9, 2020

A local’s guide to one day in Barcelona

Unusual things to do in Barcelona feature
December 9, 2020

The most unusual things to do in Barcelona – unique activities to cool places

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December 9, 2020

Epic Europe road trip across 47 countries

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August 19, 2020

50+ of the best things to do in Barcelona

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July 21, 2020

Weekend wine escape from Barcelona – includes full itinerary

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July 21, 2020

Catalan Christmas traditions – The shitter, the pooping log and the 3 Wise Men

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July 21, 2020

The Best Rooftop Terraces in Barcelona to watch the sunset

Visiting Poblet Monastery feature
July 21, 2020

Poblet Monastery in Conca de Barbera: How the church brought back wine

How to get from Barcelona to Sitges feature
July 20, 2020

How to get from Barcelona Airport to Sitges? (and from Sitges to Barcelona Airport)

Guide to Casa Batllo Barcelona feature
July 20, 2020

A local’s guide to seeing Casa BatllΓ³ inside and out

Casa de les Punxes feature
July 20, 2020

A local’s guide to La Casa de les Punxes

Guide to Spain feature
July 20, 2020

Guide to Siurana, a legendary village on Priorat’s mountains

Guide to Sagrada Familia feature
July 20, 2020

Guide with Sagrada Familia tickets, sights, history and other info

Familia Torres Winery feature
July 20, 2020

How to make the most of your Familia Torres Winery visit

Hotel Majestic Barcelona review feature
July 20, 2020

Hotel Majestic Barcelona reviewed

Gaudi Barcelona feature
July 20, 2020

Gaudi Barcelona most incredible sights

Camp Nou Tour Barcelona feature
July 20, 2020

Tips to Prepare for your Camp Nou Tour

Barcelona Bunkers del Carmel feature
July 20, 2020

A local’s tips for visiting Barcelona Bunkers del Carmel

Travel Guide to Sitges feature
July 20, 2020

Things to do in Sitges where to eat and best beaches

Things to do in Girona feature
July 20, 2020

Things to do in Girona + 1 day itinerary

Where to stay in Barcelona feature
July 17, 2020

Where to stay in Barcelona – Best areas and luxury boutique hotels

Day trips from Barcelona feature
July 17, 2020

Perfect day trips from Barcelona for everyone as told by a local

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July 17, 2020

Barcelona itinerary – Where a Barcelonian would take you in 4 days

Wineries near Barcelona feature
July 17, 2020

Top wineries near Barcelona to visit in 2020 – Best wine and cava tours

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June 30, 2020

Great Airbnb tips for hosts from a long time Airbnb Super Host

UNESCO countries feature
June 1, 2019

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Disfrutar review feature
February 11, 2018

Disfrutar Restaurant, elBulli’s legacy freshly carried on

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July 20, 2017

Visiting Cava Cordoniu Spain’s oldest family-run business

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July 16, 2017

Review of Lasarte, Barcelona’s first 3 Michelin star restaurant

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January 13, 2017

Review of ABaC Restaurant Barcelona

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September 14, 2016

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Albet i Noya Organic Wine in Spain feature
August 2, 2016

Albet i Noya – the pioneer in organic winemaking in Spain

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August 1, 2016

A day out of Barcelona taking the Cava Llopart 1887 Gran Reserva Tour

Learning about Kosher wines at Celler de Capcanes feature
July 26, 2016

Learning about Kosher wines at Celler de Capcanes

Gaig restaurant review feature
May 31, 2015

Gaig Restaurant Barcelona: Traditional Catalan fine-dining since 1869

2014 in travel feature
January 12, 2015

From Spain to Bora Bora – 2014 in travel

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December 4, 2014

Paradores in Spain – Stay in Luxury Palaces, Castles & Monasteries

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The Proximity Food Movement in Barcelona – Beyond Organic

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