I went to Ibiza by myself. In October. For one night. Who does that? Initially, Ibiza was not in my plans knowing I will be Spain after the summer. I mean, why would you go to Ibiza during off-season? The whole point of going there is to experience its global part scene. But I could not…
Category: Spain
Montserrat: A Walk In The Clouds
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey is a beautiful monastery located on top of a mountain in Catalonia, Spain. It is only an hour drive from Barcelona which makes for a perfect day trip. Montserrat is the perfect place to get away from Barcelona and to enjoy a calmer and more relaxing atmosphere. It is also…
Olympic Park Barcelona
Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics. This was significant because it was the return of the Olympics to Western Europe after the tragedy in Munich in 1972. It was also the 20th anniversary of the Munich massacre. The 1992 Summer Olympics was also the last time it was held in the same year as the…
Barcelona
Not gonna lie. Barcelona was my least favorite city in Spain. I mean, I had such great experiences in Andalusia’s smaller towns that Barcelona suddenly paled in comparison. I think this is a good thing. It means I’m maturing as a traveler. The best part of traveling is learning the unexpected. I’ve been around the…
Picasso Museum Málaga
The main reason why I wanted to go to Málaga was Pablo Picasso. I’ve been fascinated not only by his art but by his interesting life. The time I spent in Picasso’s hometown was truly unforgettable. I was curious to know more about the city that raised one of the greatest painters of all time….
Málaga: Life in Plaza De La Merced
Málaga was to be my home for the next four days and my itinerary included a road trip to Gibraltar and an excursion to Tangier. This time around my friends and I stayed in a charming apartment in Plaza de la Merced. This decision, I eventually learned, was one of the best and memorable times…