Feb08
Published by iv in Arts, Cultural, Eating, Europe, History, Museums, Photos, Relaxing, Spain, Travel Stories, Walking
The Chocolate Museum is a “delicious” museum in Barcelona, Spain. The museum has been built on the initiative of the Barcelona Confectionery Guild and is located in the very centre of the town. The museum exhibits a large collection of intricately carved sculptures made out of chocolate along with examples of traditional machinery that was formerly used to make chocolate during the past years. There are also activities and visits organized every week (high season only) inside the museum.
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Dec12
Published by iv in Eating, Europe, Events, Relaxing, Restaurants, Spain
La Luna is a cocktail bar and restaurant that manages to unite a little bit of Barcelona history with a thoroughly modern atmosphere and excellent food. The restaurant is located in a dark alley in the Borne area. Great atmosphere, amazing steaks and friendly and beautiful people all round.
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Dec09
Published by misha in Adventure, Cultural, Europe, Hiking, History, Monuments, Museums, Photos, Sightseeings, Spain, Travel Stories, Walking
In the year 880, a group of shepherd children saw a light descend from the heavens in the mountains of Montserrat and children’s heart were filled with joy. For a month the visitations continued and were traced to a mountain cave. When local priests explored the spot, they found an image of the Virgin Mary. Later, in the eleventh century Aboot Oliba founded a small monastery on the site, and today eighty Benedictine monks still welcome pilgrims to their rocky mountain home. Photo by: Sandro Mancuso
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Nov16
Published by Asya in Europe, Hotels, Relaxing, Resorts, Spa, Spain, Swimming
The luxury Alva Park Resort is situated in the beautiful area of Girona, Spain. Often described as an oasis, it offers an ideal base from which to explore Barcelona. All of the luxurious rooms feature the highest technology including a Bang & Olufsen 40’ LCD widescreen TV, Jacuzzi hydro-massage, Wi Fi internet connection and private terrace.
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Nov10
Published by iv in Arts, Cultural, Europe, History, Monuments, Museums, Relaxing, Spain, Travel Stories
The Church of Our Lady of the Pillar is near the River Ebro in the province of Zaragoza, west of Barcelona on the coast of Spain. It is reputed to be the first Church dedicated to Mary in history. The location is considered the birthplace of Christianity in Spain and has been the destination of pilgrims for hundreds of years.
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Nov02
Published by misha in Adventure, Asia, Chillin, Cities, Cultural, Events, Hiking, Philippines, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, Swimming, Travel Stories
Islands, islands everywhere – hundred of them in the Mindanao Island group, of which is the largest by far is ‘big daddy’ Mindanao at 97,500 sq km. Mindanao is the centre of Islam in the Philippines, though it is now the island’s minority religion. Even so the struggle to secure an independent Muslim state on the island has been taking place for centuries and continues to these days. Photo by: frankeys creation
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Oct31
Published by misha in Arts, Chillin, Cities, Cultural, Europe, Events, Hiking, Monuments, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Spain, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism, Walking
If you’ve strolled in the sunny Barcelona you will came across magnificent modernist buildings gaze proudly over the tree-lined boulevards, sleek furniture, elaborate tapas, chic couture and handmade chocolates. Hidden from view, there are gardens and courtyards that offers shelter from the urban rush and an intimate view of everyday Barcelona life.
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