Game Changers: Food In Barcelona
- The dinner last night was amazing and changed the way I feel about food. I'm not much of a foodie; I'll eat pretty much anything in an effort to not be hungry. I dunno if it was the champagne (Spanish sparkling wine), the happiness of finding Ines after...
“Why Is This Food SO Good?!”
So this is how last night started: And how it ended: At jam-packed local favorite (and hole in the wall..which is exactly what I was in the mood for!), El Xampanyet, the meal started off with delicious Spanish sparkling wine...
Sagrada Barcelona
The Sagrada Familia of Barcelona is without a doubt the crown jewel of Iberia; the last great masterpiece of the artistic genius Antoni Gaudi. The only thing that I can compare it to is the Hagia Sophia of Istanbul, but we can't really compare the two just yet...
Barcelona Romance Fail
My dad always wanted to come here. He had this idea that I would use my high school level Spanish to show the family around Spain and it would be a grand old time. Even though he never lived long enough to realize that dream, it's a nice full circle to be here...
Small Sad, Tiny Tragedy, Little Losses
Ahh, the tragedy of hubris. I got my Frederic Fekkai shampoo and conditioner taken away from me at Newark...and now, like Superman to Kryptonite, my powers have been stripped. How will I gain access to extra treats on the plane, cutting in line, and...
The Calm Before The Storm…
I know this isn't really considered "backpacking" at the moment but with all the frequent flyer miles/perks I've accumulated over the years, you just can't say no to free access to first class lounges...I admit it. I`m mortal and I caved. In Porto,...
Starting Off With Some “Good Luck”
Currently at the airport and we've already had our first mini crisis. The other Calvin had his father buy his ticket for him a few months ago. Unfortunately, however, TAP Portugal airlines requires that in order for check-in, his father had to be present to produce...
Pack Attack
So this is how I packed for roughly 12 days in Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, and Morocco. The temperature ranges from 35 (F, at might) to 65 (F, during the day). I think I packed appropriately...
Where Are We Now?
Where Are We Next?
