by Diana Osberg | Jan 14, 2014 | - Spain, International
The best laid plans of mice and men don’t always come to fruition. While I was in Barcelona, I had planned to go on a full day tour to Monserrat to visit the monastery and taste cava (Spanish sparkling wine) at a winery. However, when I got to the Explore Catalunya...
by Diana Osberg | Jan 5, 2014 | - Spain, International
The sights, sounds and smells of Barcelona create a rich, multi-faceted tapestry. Cigarette and cigar smoke mix with the smoke of incense, wood fires and sometimes cannabis. The aromas of vanilla, coffee and tapas beckon you into one of the numerous cafes,...
by Diana Osberg | Jan 5, 2014 | - Spain, International
Pablo Picasso, the eccentric painter and sculptor known for his work in Cubism, spent his formative years in Barcelona. Born in Malaga, Spain in 1881, Picasso moved with his family to Barcelona in 1895 at the age of fourteen. The city had a profound effect on this...
by Diana Osberg | Jan 4, 2014 | - Spain, International
Nicknamed God’s Architect, Antoni Gaudi was a creative genius inspired by nature. His Catalan Modernism style of architecture is mainly found in Barcelona. A devout Roman Catholic, Gaudi expressed his faith in the religious icons that permeate much of his work. His...
by Diana Osberg | Jan 4, 2014 | - Spain, International
Barcelona is filled with contradictions. Saint Jordi (St. George) the dragon slayer is the patron saint of Barcelona. The dragon is a symbol of Barcelona, and you’ll see dragon icons and sculptures, such as this one on La Rambla, all around the city. So,...
