Here’s my guide to visiting the magnificent, but unfinished, Sagrada Familia in Barcelona Spain. It’s a hugely popular must see site in Barcelona. This guide tells you everything to see at Sagrada. It’s also filled with useful tips, which will help you plan your visit and make the most of your time. Sagrada Família is … Read more
Planning a trip to Portugal and Spain? Here’s my guide to taking a fantastic 10 day road trip in southern Portugal and southern Spain. This 10 day Spain-Portugal itinerary takes you from Lisbon Portugal to Granada Spain. This popular road trip route is dense with exciting cities, must visit medieval villages, Moorish architecture, UNESCO-listed landmarks, … Read more
The Prado is Spain’s cultural jewel and best museum. One of the highlights of a visit is seeing Francesco Goya’s haunting Black Paintings. They’re riveting must see works at the museum. The Black Paintings are some of the most disturbing artworks ever made. They depict existential despondency over the human condition and edge-of-death despair. The … Read more
Here’s my guide to ferreting out the best hidden gems and secret spots in beautiful Barcelona Spain. These off the radar attractions in Barcelona are just as amazing as the must see sites. And you don’t have to jostle crowds. Barcelona is a feast for the eyes. With its incredible beauty and wealth of art … Read more
Scoping out some museums for art-inspired travel? Here’s my guide to the best virtual museums you can visit online at home from the comfort of your couch or computer. Many world class museums have released some or all of their collections online. Or they’ve partnered with Google Arts & Culture to make collections accessible in … Read more
Hungry for art or cultural inspiration? Do you want to see Europe’s best modern art on vacation? Look no further! This list, created with my own subjective views and the objectively immortal status of the listed artists, will satisfy your cravings. I identify the most famous and groundbreaking works of modern art in Europe and … Read more
So what makes Granada so special? It’s an ancient city, rich in historic architecture. Each of its atmospheric neighborhoods has a unique, earthy character that adds to the city’s charm. While Granada is famous for the grand Alhambra, there’s so much more to this city than this impressive Spanish landmark. Granada is a city of … Read more
“The ‘good old times’ – all times when old are good. “- Byron Here’s my guide to the UNESCO-listed dolmens in Antequera Spain. The dolmens are affectionately dubbed “Spain’s Stonehenge.” They’re a must visit attraction if you’re road tripping in southern Spain. Antequera is the perfect midway point between Seville and Granada. Fair warning. This … Read more
Picassophiles unite! Here’s the ultimate guide to finding Picasso’s artwork and masterpieces in Europe. This Europe travel guide takes you to all the Picasso themed museums in Europe — in France, Spain, Switzerland and Germany. Pablo Ruiz Picasso was a revolutionary. His art is unparalleled in terms of quality, quality, and vitality. With his countless … Read more
The Gothic Quarter, also known as Barrio Gótico, is the vibrant heart of Barcelona’s historic district. It’s a destination that offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and architectural wonders. The Gothic Quarter is the heart of Barcelona, an evocative and mysterious place. It’s a bustling labyrinthian maze, a warren of dark narrow streets that … Read more