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Return to Sitges

Sitges, a seaside town 35 kilometres southwest of Barcelona, a perfect retreat of sand, sea and sun. Known for its liberalism and its easy lifestyle. One of my favourite destinations to unwind, and experience a real holiday. While the roots of Sitges‘ artsy reputation date back to the late 19th century, the town became a centre […]

Hostal Puerta del Sol

Hostal Puerta del Sol is situated in the Puerta del Sol Square, this is the best place to enjoy the gay scene and the vibrant nightlife of the Spanish capital of Madrid. Many of the city’s major attractions are also nearby, museums, bars, palaces, clubs and discos, so public transport is not always necessary. It […]

NH Barcelona Diagonal Center

A business-friendly hotel, NH Barcelona Diagonal Center is a stylish design hotel in the Poblenou district of Barcelona, just 15-minute walk from the beach. I really liked this hotel, it was clean and spacious, however, there were some things that didn’t score high with me. Though great value for the hotel, the area lacks conveniences […]

Vic • Spain

Called Ausa by the Romans, 69km from Barcelona, Vic is of ancient origin. During the 18th century, the city was the first focus of the rebellion against the centralist policy of king Philip V of Spain. The conflict became the War of the Spanish Succession, which resulted in Catalonia losing its freedom as a nation. This […]

SoCa Restaurant

International dining is becoming more commonplace, just because you are in Spain doesn’t mean you have to stay with tradition, despite Chinese, Indian or Arab food being available, each country still has it’s own variation on the theme. Southern California food is the choice as I prepare to dine at SoCa Restaurant and Bar in Sitges. I’ve passed […]

Becquer Hotel

Hotel Bécquer is set in Seville’s old town and features a terrace looking onto the Giralda and Cathedral. It features an outdoor pool, a snack-bar and a tapas bar on site. Each room of the Bécquer Hotel is air-conditioned and comes with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, safe and a kettle with a […]

Rambla del Poblenou

To experience a small-town feel, head to the Rambla del Poblenou, a pleasant boulevard runs from Gran Via to the beach. On your way, you’ll pass Modernista façades and numerous terraces inviting you in for a cool beer. El Poblenou is an extensive neighbourhood of Barcelona (Sant Martí district), technically part of the Eixample, its […]

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Sitges • Spain

A sea-side town just outside Barcelona, a perfect retreat of sand, sea and sun. Known for its liberalism and its easy lifestyle, it is not one would expect from a coastal resort town in Spain. I stayed in Sitges on several occasions, a quick city break and beach holiday and was pleasantly surprised, often when […]

Hotel Almudaina

Situated in Palma de Mallorca‘s historic centre, Hotel Almudaina has a large rooftop terrace with fantastic views of the city and port. Each spacious room has free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. An outstanding modern hotel which surpassed expectations. Located in the commercial and cultural centre of the city of Palma. The hotel is located […]

In love with Barcelona

I’ve been seduced by one of the sexiest and liberal cities in the world, Barcelona (as well as most of Spain). Barcelona (as well as most of Spain) is ahead of other cities and nations in terms of human rights and freedoms. I loved this city before, yet somehow it’s managed to charm me once […]

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Barcelona • Spain

Spain‘s second-largest city and the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is full of markets, shops, museums, churches, and beaches too. Barcelona‘s official languages are Catalan (not a dialect) and Spanish. Local people consider that Catalonia is a nation, with its own culture, history and traditions, different from the other regions in Spain. Its tradition of creative art […]

Spain

Spain is a favourite destination with its perfect climate, history and artistic and creative flair, but its the hospitality and energy of the people that make you want to come back again and again. Spanish life is much more relaxed compared to other developing nations, time for family, friends and life itself is a matter […]

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Feria de Seville

The fair, Feria de Seville, dates back to 1847 when originally it was a livestock fair. It runs for six days. Each day the fiesta begins with the parade of carriages and riders. For the duration of the fair, the fairgrounds are covered in rows of casetas, individually decorated marquee tents that belong to prominent […]

Barcelo Sevilla Renacimiento

Barcelo Sevilla Renacimiento is a very nice stylish and modern hotel with an excellent size pool, something you won’t find in the city centre of Seville. Found me at this hotel after mechanical faults and we were unable to depart on the night, having been transferred by the airline in the late hours and greeted […]

Cadiz • Spain

Cadiz is a small and charming town hosts an annual Carnival, the best in Spain, or so say the locals. I only spent a day or two here but I left Cadiz charmed by its colourful coastal homes. Known as the oldest continually inhabited city in western Europe. In fact, Cadiz is an island separated by […]

Lost In A Grid – Barcelona

The Catalan capital of Barcelona is one of the best cities to visit, vibrant, modern, exciting and sexy. It’s not really a super size city and getting around is very easy with an excellent public transportation system of metro, buses and bike network. Barcelona streets follow a grid which has existed since the Romans ruled but […]