I didn’t know much about him before visiting Barcelona, other than his name and architecture is synonymous with the Catalan city. However, my visit to Barcelona and my brief exposure to the memorable work of Antoni Gaudí left me wanting to know more. Gothic Architecture & Sagrada Familia Senyor Gaudí aside, Barcelona’s old town is dominated […]
TravMonkey Travel Writers Bid For EasyJet Barcelona Trip
Two TravMonkey.com writers are in contention to be sent to Barcelona as part of EasyJet’s inaugural flight to Barcelona trip. If you’ve read either Frankie Thompson’s or Neil Barnes’s websites and articles, you’ll know that they have a real passion for travel and would do a fantastic job with their coverage for EasyJet. They need […]
Barcelona Nightlife – 1 City, 3 Distinct Scenes
I’ve always said that this city was a great place for chameleons, but even a better place for night owls. Myself, being a mixed breed of the two, I love life in Barcelona, especially the life after the sun goes down. Here’s a quick reference guide of where to go from dusk til dawn, including […]
Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
I’ve always been attracted to cities where I’ve developed a bit of a Love / Hate relationship. There’s something about that right mix of grit and intrigue that sends me away, yet always keeps me coming back. Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter exemplifies that relationship to a T. My first time here, the summer of 1998, I […]
Things to do Traveling
Many bloggers have focused criticism on certain types of articles that they believe have been done to death. Produced over and over again. The discussion has often been focused on articles such as “things to do in…” a city, place or country, with the point being made that it’s yet another article covering the same […]
Marsella Bar – Barcelona
Little round tables, faded mirrors, wooden walls yellowed by tobacco and decorated with ancient pictures, dusty bottles placed randomly in an old-fashioned bar, Victorian chandeliers and a lot of history under the flayed ceiling – this is Marsella, the oldest bar in Barcelona. An Artist’s Absinthe Hangout I don’t know how true a legend can […]
Top Things to do in Barcelona
One of the most treasured destinations in the world, Barcelona has “something” that other cities are missing. I’m not sure if it is about the contrasts, the brightness or the spirit but the city of Gaudi has become a living piece of art and a great destination for people around the world. 1. SHOPPING Barcelona […]
Most Unusual Places to Stay in Barcelona
Faceless hotel chains have their place but there are far more interesting places to discover. Especially in Catalonia’s capital, where there are innovatively designed Barcelona hotels cropping up all over the place. After all, a city break is as much about your living quarters as your surroundings, so when staying in such a historic place […]