My final day in Barcelona was spent metro-hopping from park to park. From the best known parks to the ones you've never heard of, I did my best to visit as many as possible. I'll start with the better known ones, so if you're only interested in the hidden gems, feel free to skip down… Continue reading Off the Beaten Path – Parks of Barcelona
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Guide to the Gothic Quarter
One of my best days in Barcelona was spent exploring the Gothic Quarter. It's easy to get lost wandering through the narrow streets that wind around the medieval buildings the area is known for. There is always a crowd surrounding the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia, one of the Gothic Quarter's major attractions. But walk a… Continue reading Guide to the Gothic Quarter
View from Montserrat
Montserrat is an ancient monastery that sits atop a mountain near Barcelona. I took a train there early in the morning to beat the crowds. Then, I waited at the tiny train station for a cable car to take me up the side of the mountain. Visitors also have the option of taking a funicular up,… Continue reading View from Montserrat
Missteps on the way to Montjuïc
Day trip to Montjuïc with a detour to Eixample
Janine Nissa 