We were excited to see hot Spanish guys and eat our fill of tapas when we got to Barcelona and boy we were not disappointed at either! First we had to check into our hip hostel we had booked through Hostelbookers.com though.
The Generator hostels are some of the best hostels to stay in if you are traveling with a large group or trying to travel on the cheap. We had an amazing time at this huge artsy fartsy hostel in Barcelona. Hip bar that stayed open til 2am, a restaurant with great food, and places to kick back around every corner. I highly recommend them for anyone traveling overseas.
Just walking the quant little streets of Spain, picking up some gelato and people watching is an enjoyable experience believe me. Everyone in Spain was dress so hip, as if they had stepped out of a magazine. Makes you want to go shopping for a new wardrobe. We picked up a new scarf while we where there to blend in a bit.
Barcelona is famous for several buildings built by Gaudi, a famous architect from Spain. He created buildings as Gothic art located around the city of Barcelona. He's work is beautiful to see in person. Nothing in the world looks like what he designed here. His work is a must see while you are visiting.
This Gaudi building was located not far from were we stayed. This part of Barcelona is called the "Gothic" area of the city.
You'll find something wonderful around every corner while you are here, a quant little cafe, a square full of people feeding pigeons, boutique shopping stores, amazing architectural buildings, and maybe even an erotic museum.
A beautiful little square we find while walking Barcelona, Spain. Weather was nice and warm.....no jacket required today!
Sometimes you really should ask before you order something on the menu in a foreign country, and this was one of those times. The cute little quail eggs on potatoes looked tasty, but what was on top of that was interesting. We got to taste some BRAIN with this French tapa that we ordered. Interesting taste and texture to say the least. Not my favorite thing to eat!
Spain has some of the best cappuccino around and we drank our fair share of it while we were here. Gets you through a long day of exploring and can be found at every cafe, street vendor, and restraurant. Yummy for for tummy!
Barcelona has a nice marina and some beautiful beaches to go for a stroll after you have had a nice cup of cappuccino or a nice glass of vino. Spend a day just relaxing by the water is what a vacation is all about. Make sure to learn to take it easy like the Europeans do, because after all you are on vacation.
We had one sunny, beautiful day here in Barcelona and we took full advantage of it. Listened to some music being played by local musicians, while taking a stroll by the water......Nothing better!
I have falling in love with cheese and fresh cut Jam'on!
Yes you know we found it and concurred it......The Erotic Museum of Barcelona! Interesting find while walking around town and you just have to go in a take a peek.
Gustov Klimt, one of my favorite painters of all times. This was a replica, but was a pretty good one because I asked our guide if it was the original one. I guess it would be kinda weird it being in an Erotic museum huh?
I am in love with TAPAS! I think we should all serve tapas as dinner, with of course some nice wine. Being served smaller portions of different things, really let's you try out all kinds of different dishes. We got to eat some tasty dishes while we sipped on delicious Spainish wine. Definently one of my favorite things we did while visiting here.
What's not to love about a tapa bar?!?!? They are pretty much everywhere you go and you just want to sample a little bit of everything.
It's a must to try the traditional dish of Spain.....Paella! They serve it many different ways here. How can you go wrong with saffron rice, you just can't.
This church is another creation of Gaudi, but was being repaired while we were here. I was told the repairs will be taking place for many years to come, so don't exspect it to be finished anytime soon. Still a beautiful piece of artwork that you must not miss out on seeing. Gaudi was truly a genius!
Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (1852-1926)
Overall Barcelona was an amazing place to see on our Europe Trippin. With great wine, great food like tapas and Italian pasta, amazing Gothic buildings, beautiful beaches, and the well dress beautiful people everywhere you go. I will be back for some more soon!
Loved loved loved it
ReplyDeleteAwesome pics! Spain is seems like such a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteWe had an amazing time!
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