Top Antoni Gaudí Sites in Barcelona and the Best Times to Visit

Top Antoni Gaudí Sites in Barcelona and the Best Times to Visit

If you’re visiting Barcelona and have started your research, I’m sure you have heard the name Gaudí come up several times. Antoni Gaudí is a legend in Barcelona as he was one of the greatest architects in the world. His imagination and creativity is so fascinating and unique that you start to understand why he is such a big deal with each Antoni Gaudí location you visit. I managed to do four of the famous Gaudí sites and they were all beautiful and original in their own right.

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How To Visit 3 Countries in One Day from Barcelona: Spain, France and Andorra

How To Visit 3 Countries in One Day from Barcelona: Spain, France and Andorra

When I booked my trip to Barcelona, I was looking at different tours I could do while I was there. There were so many to choose from but what really caught my eye was the Three Countries in One Day Tour. At first, I was confused at what the third country was. I knew Barcelona was close to the French border but had no idea Andorra was even a country until I started looking into this tour. I was intrigued and decided to go with it.

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A Visit to Antoni Gaudi's Casa Batllo in Barcelona, Spain

A Visit to Antoni Gaudi's Casa Batllo in Barcelona, Spain

Everyone raves about La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell but I have to say that Casa Batlló was my favorite Antoni Gaudí site to visit. It was far less crowded than the other two popular sites and I was able view the rooms and architecture as long as I wanted without being overcrowded with tourists for the most part.

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Sao Rafael Atlantico Resort and the Dreamy Beaches of Albufeira, Portugal

Sao Rafael Atlantico Resort and the Dreamy Beaches of Albufeira, Portugal

Once I booked a ticket to Lisbon, I knew I wanted to visit one of those dreamy beaches in Portugal. My friend told me that the Algarve region would be a great area to see those beautiful beaches and San Rafael Atlantico was the perfect place in Albufeira.

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Transportation in Barcelona - Getting To and From the Airport and Around the City

Transportation in Barcelona - Getting To and From the Airport and Around the City

Barcelona has an excellent transportation system and it was super easy to get around everywhere. I especially appreciated the Aerobus that transferred you to the city centre quickly and efficiently. It made my visit to Barcelona so much easier and more enjoyable. 

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36 Hours in Fort Lauderdale, Florida - A Relaxing Weekend Itinerary

36 Hours in Fort Lauderdale, Florida - A Relaxing Weekend Itinerary

Usually, Orlando and Miami are the destinations that get all the hype in Florida but we wanted to go somewhere different and decided to make a weekend road trip to Fort Lauderdale. We only had 36 hours, so we spent one day at Las Olas Boulevard and the second day at Fort Lauderdale Beach.

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First Class Train Experience from Lisbon to Albufeira (Algarve Region) in Portugal

First Class Train Experience from Lisbon to Albufeira (Algarve Region) in Portugal

Since I was visiting Lisbon, I knew I wanted to make my way down south to visit the amazing beaches of Portugal. The question was how I was going to get there. My three choices were renting a car, catching the bus or riding the train. I decided to take the train and really enjoyed my First Class experience.

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TAP Air Portugal Review - Executive Class and Economy Class

TAP Air Portugal Review - Executive Class and Economy Class

This was my first time flying with TAP Air Portugal and I was a little nervous since I’ve never flown with them before and there were very mixed reviews online. I needed a roundtrip ticket from Barcelona to Lisbon and my only two options were Vueling or TAP Air Portgual. TAP Air Portugal seemed to be a bit better with their reviews so I decided to go with them.

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Where To Stay in Lisbon, Portugal: Chiado Arty Flats Boutique Hotel

Where To Stay in Lisbon, Portugal: Chiado Arty Flats Boutique Hotel

When I was looking for a place to stay in Lisbon, I knew I wanted to stay in the Chiado or Bairro Alto area since it was central to mostly everything and known to be the trendy neighborhoods. I found Chiado Arty Flats and it had one of the highest ratings with excellent reviews so I knew this was the perfect place.

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Pet-friendly c.1949 Florida Beer Garden in Tampa

Pet-friendly c.1949 Florida Beer Garden in Tampa

We're always on the hunt for pet-friendly places in Tampa, Florida and recently stopped by c.1949 Florida Beer Garden. We always feel bad leaving Kuma at home when we are out having fun on the weekends, so when we heard about c.1949 being a pet-friendly establishment, we were excited to take Kuma with us. 

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Casa Mila a.k.a La Pedrera - Gaudi’s World Famous UNESCO World Heritage Building in Barcelona

Casa Mila a.k.a La Pedrera - Gaudi’s World Famous UNESCO World Heritage Building in Barcelona

This was my first Antoni Gaudi building I visited and I was excited to learn all there was to know about one of the greatest architects of all time. All of Gaudi’s buildings are uniquely shaped, so you notice it right away when you approach it. Casa Mila had interesting curves sticking out like humps or waves and the balconies had interesting plant-like fences.

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The Perfect Airbnb Stay in the Heart of Barcelona

The Perfect Airbnb Stay in the Heart of Barcelona

I have used Airbnb in the past but this was my first time getting a private room instead of the entire home. This Airbnb rental looked amazing with the Baroque style floors (that are protected by the local Department of Culture) and the private balconies is just what I wanted to be immersed in the Barcelona culture.

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Why You Should Try an Airbnb Experience - Photoshoot in Barcelona

Why You Should Try an Airbnb Experience - Photoshoot in Barcelona

I have been seeing these Airbnb Experiences pop up on my Airbnb feed every time I go on their website and I finally decided to try one out in Barcelona to see what it was all about. There were several interesting and unique Airbnb Experiences and I wanted to do all of them but only had time for one, so I chose the experience called Photoshoot in Barcelona Secret Corners

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If You Had to Pick One Pair of Travel Leggings, This is The One!

If You Had to Pick One Pair of Travel Leggings, This is The One!

I had been eyeing these leggings for about a year until I finally committed to purchasing them. If I had known how much I was going to love them, I wouldn't have waited so long.

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5 Hiking Spots in Los Angeles

5 Hiking Spots in Los Angeles

After living in Los Angeles for three years, I ended up going on more hikes than I ever have in my life. I didn't know that hiking was such a popular thing to do in LA and there are a ton of hiking spots to explore. 

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