A Stroll by the Sea / Gijón Photo Journal
I’ve always been something of an idealist. When I moved to Barcelona, it was all about living ‘the good life on the Mediterranean’. I…
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From tapas bar hopping in Madrid to beach bronzing in Barcelona, this is your ultimate inside guide to the very best of Spain. By Ben Holbrook and friends.
Gijón Carnaval ~ Blanco Y Negro Photo Journal
‘Carnaval’ is to Spain as Halloween is to the US and UK. A chance to get dressed up as a monster or your favourite…
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Hiking Gijón’s Coastal Path ~ The Joy of Winter Sunshine
Life in Asturias is less about sophisticated urban living and more about connecting with nature and the ‘Costa Verde’. To see why, all you…
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Moving to Gijón, Asturias (Northern Spain) & Why I Left Barcelona
Dear friends, family and fellow drifters, I have some personal news that I wanted to share with you, a sort of quick life update…
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Best Souvenirs & Gift Shops in Barcelona ~ What & Where to Buy Your Catalan Keepsakes
Fallen in love with Barcelona? Want to invest in something special to take home and remind you of your time in the Catalan capita?…
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Madrid Photo Journal: A Kingdom Elsewhere
One day in Madrid – with a camera.
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Of Rice & Men: A Short Guide to the Delta del Ebro (Catalonia, Spain)
Just two hours away from Barcelona, or an hour from Tarragona, the Delta de l’Ebre natural park offers a rejuvenating escape for those times when you feel the urge to cut ties with the modern world and reconnect with Mother Nature.
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Edition Barcelona (5*) ~ The New Standard for Hip Hotels
If you’re looking at hip boutiques in the centre of Barcelona and want something a little bit more progressive, you’ll struggle to find anywhere that competes with this new trailblazer.
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Glorious Things to Do in Seville, Spain ~ An Impassioned Guide
My personal and somewhat overly-sentimental guide to the best things to do in Seville.
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Discover Barcelona’s Modernista Hospital de Sant Pau ~ A Salubrious Guide
Just a short stroll away from Gaudí’s emblematic Sagrada Familia, the Hospital de la Santa Creu i de Sant Pau is one of the most spectacular examples of Catalan modernism in Barcelona. A must for all architecture lovers.
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Best Resorts for Family Holidays on Spain’s Costa del Sol (Sun Coast)
If you’re planning a family escape to the sunny south of Spain, here are the best resorts for family holidays on the sunny Costa…
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Discover Casa Vicens (Barcelona) ~ Gaudí’s First Ever House Design
Commissioned by business magnate Manuel Vicens, Casa Vicens was the first house Antoni Gaudí ever designed and is credited for inspiring the Catalan Modernisme architectural movement.
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Discover Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s Cultural Heart & Soul
Just arrived in Madrid? Then head straight to the handsome main square of Plaza Mayor! Hop from tapas bar to tapas bar, watch the street performers and take part in Madrid’s endless cultural events. You have arrived.
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Spain’s 10 Most Scenic Road-Trip Routes ~ A Windows Down Guide
Although Spain is known for its fantastic public transport, there’s nothing like exploring this dynamic country with the freedom of having your own…
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Day-Tripping to Formentera from Ibiza ~ A Blissful One-Day Guide to the Smallest & Most Beautiful Balearic Island
Tips on Formentera’s best beaches, restaurants, hotels and must-see landmarks – an essential one-day guide for people heading over on the ferry from Ibiza.
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In Deep at La Mercè’s Surreal Correfoc (Fire Run) ~ A Photo Journal (Barcelona)
Held over four days every September, as summer turns to autumn, La Mercè celebrates Barcelona’s patron saint and is unquestionably the city’s largest and…
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All Those Food Market ~ Discover Barcelona’s Creative Gastro Community
Celebrate Barcelona’s creative culinary community at All Those – one of Barcelona’s original pop-up foodie markets.
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Essential Things to Do in Galicia ~ A Different Kind of Spain
My favourite things to do in Galicia in northern Spain, from tips on exploring Santiago de Compostela to hunting out the region’s best vineyards, beaches, palaces and seafood restaurants.
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Things to Do, See & Eat in Chipiona, Spain ~ The Andalusian Beach Paradise You’ve Never Heard Of
The secret’s out! The perfect beach town for family fun and romantic getaways – near Seville, Jerez and the the best of southern Spain.
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Day & Night at Barcelona’s Gràcia Festival ~ A Papier-Mâché Playground (Photo Journal)
Barcelona’s street parties are legendary but the Festa Major de Gràcia (held every August) is the biggest and the best. A photo journal.
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