Things to do in Barcelona

Barcelona Bucket List: 25 Best Things to Do in Barcelona

Julie Spain 35 Comments

Barcelona, Spain…this is a city that deserves to be on every traveler’s must-see list. Why? Barcelona is a beautiful city. Think Rome meets Paris. This city is spotless, with wide streets, beautiful architecture, beaches, palm trees, cafés, and boutique shopping. Throw in some tapas, Gaudí, and cava, and you have yourself a fabulous destination just waiting to be explored. For …

Girona Day Trip

9 Reasons Why You Should Visit Girona, Spain

Julie Spain 12 Comments

Girona, located in Catalonia, Spain, sits between Barcelona and Costa Brava. It’s a gorgeous place to visit, with medieval walls, narrow winding city streets, and one of the best preserved Jewish Quarters in Europe. All you need is one day to see the best of Girona, making it a great destination on even the quickest itineraries through Spain. Here are …

Montserrat Day Trip

Montserrat Day Trip: How to Visit Montserrat from Barcelona

Julie Spain 110 Comments

Visiting Montserrat is one of the most popular day trips from Barcelona. It’s easy to get to and gives you an opportunity to see the Spanish countryside. The views from the monastery are breathtaking, well worth a day of your time while you are in Barcelona.   What is Montserrat? Montserrat is a rocky mountain range in Catalonia, Spain. “Montserrat” …

Gaudi Barcelona

We’re in Barcelona!

Julie Spain 30 Comments

Hola!! Greetings from Barcelona! It’s been a very busy week for Tim and I. The two of us have been visiting sights around the city, taking day trips into other parts of Spain, and sampling as many tapas as possible. This leads us to the end of our trip, Ironman Barcelona, less than 24 hours away. Here is how we …