Girona is a small medieval city about a 1.5-hour drive north of Barcelona. Located halfway between the majestic peaks of the Pyrenees and the…
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The castle of dreams
As a child, Albert Diks spent many summers camping with his family in Catalonia. Each time they went on a drive around the Catalan…
Picnic at Terra Remota
Terra Remota is a lovely winery located in the Emporda region of Costa Brava, about a two-hour drive northeast of Barcelona. The winery consists…
Lesser known museums in Madrid
The central art hub of Madrid, also known as the Golden Triangle is home to the Prado, the Reina Sofia and the Thyssen. These…
Ten things to do in Valencia
Valencia is the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. While its two bigger sisters steal much of the tourism limelight, Valencia…
A bird’s eye view of Costa Brava
Costa Brava, in the northern corner of Catalonia (Spain) is one of my favourite destinations in the world. Not many places combine sun, sea,…
Cook, taste Catalonia
Barcelona is one of those amazing cities that can easily whisk you off your feet, enthrall you and before you know it, you’re on…
Medieval towns in Costa Brava
The name Costa Brava literally means ‘rugged coast’, a reference to the spectacular cliffs and hundreds of coves that line the coast. While the…
History and art in Malaga
Málaga lies on the Costa del Sol in Andalusia, a region in southern Spain. Owing to its location, it has a warm climate and…
