Mr Porter Chophouse, Barcelona ~ Quality Steaks & Pucker Plonk
Taking over the space that once housed the fabled Roca MOO, Mr Porter is an atypical chop house and an equally indulgent space to…
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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.
A Guide to Piloña ~ Asturias’s Best-Kept Secret
Cradled by a series of lush mountain ranges, forests and valleys, Piloña is the perfect rural basecamp from which to explore the “Natural Paradise”…
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GiGi Von Tapas, Barcelona ~ Where Every Day Feels Like Sunday
Whether you’re in need of a post-fiesta brunch, an evening feast with friends or a place to meet for drinks, GiGi Von Tapas is the sort of place you’ll want filed away in your mental Roladex of Barcelona restaurants.
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Exploring the Best of Barcelona with Buena Vista Bike Tours
With small groups, friendly guides and an admirable approach to responsible tourism, Buena Vista Bike Tours in Barcelona is a prime example of how all tour companies should be run.
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10 Romantic Things to Do in Malaga
Sitting on the southern coast of Spain, Malaga is a stunning coastal city that is the perfect romantic getaway for honeymoons and anniversaries alike….
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RECONQUISTA ~ An Ode to the Joys of Home
A journey round my apartment in Gijón, Asturias (northern Spain) – with video.
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A Rural Retreat in Pola de Lena (Asturias, Northern Spain)
… a more simple way of life in ‘Green Spain’.
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Celebrate El Dia de Sant Jordi in Barcelona (April 23rd)
April 23rd in Barcelona is all about celebrating love, literature and Catalonia’s dragon-slaying patron saint. Here’s how and where to do it!
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H10 Casa Mimosa Hotel ~ Leafy Luxury in Barcelona’s Elegant Eixample Barrio (City Centre)
A hotel I can confidently recommend to anyone looking for a little romance and luxury within walking distance of Barcelona’s best bits.
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Romantic Things to Do in Mallorca ~ The Good Life Awaits
As the largest of Spain’s blissful Balearic Islands, Mallorca is a distillation of all that makes Mediterranean life so alluring.
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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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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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