I decided it would be best to do a little wrap up/mini-guide from my recent trip to Barcelona since I received a slew of emails requesting me to do such. So here you go! Sites: 1. Boqueria Market - Naturally your first stop will be Las Ramblas, but just off this street is a gastronomic temple(…)
Besides for running around parks, visiting the local fish spas and spending a couple nights boogieing away, I was eager to test my palate at some of Barcelona’s reknowned restaurants. Saddened by the thought that I will never be able to visit the now closed El Bulli, I searched for the next best thing (at least one of them).(…)
Why hasn’t anybody ever told me about this place before? In the many times I have traveled to Barcelona, this was my first time hiking to the top of Montjüic. I was told it displays some of the most stunning views over Barcelona and that it does. Montjuïc itself is a broad, shallow hill overlooking the(…)
I had heard stories, but never knew they really existed – FISH SPAS! Can you imagine? Well I finally got to experience the specialty treatment at AquaBliss Fish Spa in Barcelona and it was quite spectacular. They say for centuries garra rufa (said exfoliating fish) have been used as a natural skin healing treatment in the rivers(…)
One of the most fascinating places in the world - Park Güell. Antoni Gaudi has many architectural marvels in Barcelona from Casa Mila to the never ending Sagrada Familia, but there is just something about Park Güell that takes your breath away. I have visited Barcelona 4 times in the last 12 years and I always make(…)
Well technically Manhattan is an island, right? Either way this gorgeous weather in New York is making me want to prance around in anything and everything that has to do with chiffon – if you haven’t noticed already, I am very consistent. And oh Polka Dots… Why can I never get enough of you?? Plus(…)