Catalonia – a new European state?
Something is different in Catalonia. Independence flags wave from windows and balconies all over the region, long after the national day, 11 September.
The stairs of Girona (Day out Barcelona)
Two memories of Girona stand out: a wonderful dusty old book shop - and the narrow alleys and stairs appearing around every corner.
Carnival of Cities for 1 June 2011 – from Abu Dhabi to Athens
Welcome! I'm happy to host this edition of the Carnival of Cities. After publishing the 18 May 2011 edition on Perceptive Travel Blog, Sheila Scarborough handed the baton to me. Without further ado, here's a virtual tour of some of the world's wonderful cities. Travel [...]
The best little bookshop in Girona (Day out Barcelona)
In Barri Vell, the old town, narrow alleys and medieval stairs appear around every corner. Suddenly I stumble upon this wonderful, dusty antiquarian bookshop.
