In December 2016 & January 2017, I spent a few weeks in Europe. The first goal of my trip was to finally get to see the Northern Lights, which I was able to do in Tromso, Norway. I also spent a lot of time trying to get acclimated to the time zone change in almost […]
On my way home from Barcelona, I first had to fly to London. My flight was early in the morning, so I arrived at Barcelona Airport just as it was beginning to open. In fact, after checking into my flight, I was the first person in the Sala VIP Joan Miró Lounge. I was able […]
Barcelona is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s a place that’s both aware of its history while also pushing constantly toward the future. When it comes to architecture, art, food, and drink, Barcelona is always innovating. So it’s no surprise that the city has a massive, rapidly-growing craft beer scene. Most of […]
During my time in Barcelona, I realized that FC Barcelona, one of the greatest soccer/football teams in the world, would be playing a match at their Camp Nou home on the final night of my trip. Despite my flight leaving early in the morning, and the match not even starting until 9:15pm, I had to […]
In my opinion, Barcelona is one of the coolest cities in the world. There’s just a great creative energy to the city. This vibe manifests itself in various ways, making Barcelona one of the greatest cultural hubs in the world. One of the highlights of the city’s art scene is the Museu d’Art Contemporani de […]
No visit to Barcelona is complete without seeing the works of famed architect Antoni Gaudí. From the lampposts in Plaça Reial to Palau Güell near La Rambla to the expansive Park Güell, Gaudí’s fingerprints are all over Barcelona. His masterpiece is still under construction, over 90 years after his death. This massive church, the Sagrada […]
The historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is an easy place to get lost & to lose yourself. There are ancient sights around every corner, interspersed with museums, bars, and restaurants. Here are my top 10 things to do in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter & the nearby area. Barcelona Cathedral The central focal point of the Gothic […]
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Over the weekend, there was a dramatic near-crash in Barcelona, as one plane had to abort a landing due to another aircraft using a taxiway right in front of it. The near-collision was caught on camera (via Jalopnik). While the zoom of the video can exaggerate how close objects are, it’s clear to say these […]
