Casa Batlló inside
Europe, Spain

Casa Batlló Inside and Out

Casa Batlló inside: is it worth paying to visit Gaudí's famous 'house of bones?' Barcelona is characterised by its weird and wonderful buildings, built in the Catalan Modernista style. Crazy shapes, flowing lines and bright colours can be seen across the whole city, making it a unique place to visit. Although there were several architects… Continue reading Casa Batlló Inside and Out

bubbles outside a cathedral
Europe, Spain

Barcelona in Winter – 7 reasons to visit during off-season

Barcelona is an incredible city, but Barcelona in winter is spellbinding. The first time I visited Barcelona was at the height of Summer about five years ago, and despite the fact that it was chockablock with people, I still fell in love with the city. The architecture is like something from another planet, the sun… Continue reading Barcelona in Winter – 7 reasons to visit during off-season

detail on la Sagrada familia
Europe, Spain

La Sagrada Família, Barcelona: photos and stories from a modern day wonder of the world

Barcelona is positively overflowing with architectural works of art, and the building that is synonymous with the city is La Sagrada Família, the mammoth Catholic basilica which can be seen from just about any high vantage point across the entire city. Some say that this bad boy is a modern-day Wonder of the World. And… Continue reading La Sagrada Família, Barcelona: photos and stories from a modern day wonder of the world

visiting inside the Palau de la Música Catalana
Europe, Spain

The Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona – inside one of the most beautiful buildings in the world

The Palau de la Música Catalana Barcelona may well be the most beautiful building in the city. Without a doubt this is one of the most stunning places I've ever stepped foot inside, and with any luck these photos will give you a sense of the brilliance of this lesser-known gem.  Oh. My. Days. If… Continue reading The Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona – inside one of the most beautiful buildings in the world