Guide to Cadaqués The white-washed houses perched unassumingly along the rocky coastline greet any traveler willing to drive 30 minutes along the curvy road leading into the fishing village of Cadaqués. The Bohemian vibe, unique history, and range of available activities makes it a stand out destination from the many other towns that hug the blue Mediterranean along the Costa Brava….
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Practical-minded though they may be, Catalans are romantics at heart. Take, for example, their embrace of the legend of Sant Jordi (St. George), the patron saint of Catalonia. While many other countries call him their patron and celebrate in his honor, the Festival of Sant Jordi in Barcelona is so very extra. On April 23, the streets crowd with vendors…
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Lovely little Girona, the shining jewel in the Catalan crown, holds a special place in my heart. I called it home for seven years and married the love of my life in its beautiful cathedral, itself the centerpiece for the annual Temps de Flors. A Girona day trip from Barcelona is just a speedy 35-minute AVE train ride away from…
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Palau Güell With so much architecture and art in Barcelona, fighting through the tourist crowds on La Rambla to see “yet another” Gaudí building may seem like an obvious addition to your why-bother list of places to avoid in the city. After all, you’ve already seen La Sagrada Familia. Yet, Palau Güell is worth enduring the tourist hordes, buskers, and…
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The COVID-19 quarantine’s true heroes have emerged from expected and unusual places. Healthcare workers, face mask producers, food store employees, bicycle messengers and bus drivers. But there are a number of further unsung heroes who are doing their best to keep their companies running, employees paid, and also add to our quality of life, diminished though it may be by…
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Walkable cities require practical sartorial choices. Barcelona is no exception, with shoe choice (and sunglasses) topping the list. The light frosting of dog shit on the city sidewalks, though, can deter even the most fashionable person from wearing on-trend footwear. It’s tempting to throw on comfy sneaks or the standard issue black boots. Resist the urge! Shoes are your biggest…
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For the first week of the Covid-19 quarantine in Barcelona, I tried to go about my days as best as I usually would. Except that I couldn’t go for my daily run down at the beach. And my kids were home eating all of the snacks and food we had just purchased. And I was still somehow backed up on…
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