Whether it was the ships of Cleopatra fighting alongside the Romans or today’s luxury yachts of billionaires in the South of France, the Mediterranean has been the lifeblood and playground for some of the world’s principle civilizations for thousands of years. One great way to explore the sea’s fascinating past is with a Mediterranean Cruise. [...]
When it comes to the world’s most beautiful cities it’s not even a contest, as Barcelona manages to surpass them all. Whether it’s the stunning architecture, masterful art collections, epic nightlife or sizzling beaches, Barcelona is a city worthy of as much time as a traveler can spare. However, if your schedule truly won’t allow [...]
No matter your budget, one of the unbridled joys of travelling is the anticipation of the culinary coquettes that lie in wait. When it comes to Spain, tapas is firmly at the top of the list. With a ‘share and share alike’ mentality, this pick ‘n’ mix of portions lets you sample the very best [...]
It’s no secret that Barcelona is a beautiful city, but what makes it so special? Is it the Mediterranean Sea, rolling hills, wonderful art museums or plentiful plazas? It’s all of those things, of course, but Barcelona would not be the city it is today without the architectural designs of Antoni Gaudí. An architect so [...]
Get Your Bearings Barcelona is the largest city in Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain. It’s located on Spain’s northeastern coast, on the Mediterranean Sea, and it enjoys plenty of sunshine and relatively warm temperatures year-round. Barcelona is a city with well defined neighborhoods and each one has its own unique qualities. At [...]
Some cities only reveal their true colors after dark, when the heat subsides, the drinks flow and inhibitions fall. However, a great nightlife can mean different things for different people. For some a great night out is a quiet night at a cocktail lounge, while for others it takes a full-scale Hangover-style adventure to qualify. [...]
Some cities are great for relaxation and others are amazing for business, but it’s a special kind of city that can balance the demands of a successful economy and provide a high quality of life to its citizens. We have ranked the world’s best cities according to a variety of factors including economy, unemployment, cost [...]
Barcelona is more than just a city and almost no part of it can be described as average. It has a stunning location on the Mediterranean Sea, beautiful beaches, rolling hills, famed Medieval architecture and it was the birthplace or residence of a few of the 20th century’s greatest artists. Some of these artists just [...]
This is an often asked question and there are many different ways to travel the 500 kilometers between Barcelona and Madrid, the two largest cities in Spain. Below we will detail the many methods of transportation that tourists can use to travel this route. In 2008 a high-speed rail line was introduced that cut the travel [...]
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