Showing posts with label Spain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spain. Show all posts

WW: Whimsical Parc Güell, Barcelona

Some lovely mementos from our road trip to Spain, including the amazing city of Barcelona. And Parc Güell is indeed one of the highlights (of so many incredible landmarks we visited here) of our 3-day trip in Barcelona. some mosaics at the Greek Theater, Parc Guell, Barcelona With its whimsical, out-of-this-world design, Antoni Gaudi is indeed genius! And even when we came down here quite early, the park was already packed by admirers and tourists like us, taking pictures in many corners of this lovely park. I love this gingerbread...

The Frakarsas on the road: Hola Espana trip - Barcelona

It all began with our dream to visit La Alhambra... Alhambra, Granada, Spain.... Warning: This is a throwback story. I realized we have been traveling to so many places yet haven't really got a chance to write the stories on the blog. So, bear with me as I spill some beans from trips back in 2008 - 2011, while we were living in Geneve , Switzerland and making trips to around 20 countries and countless cities. Most of the information are still up to date but feel free to correct me.  To be able to visit this amazing place is...

WW: The Amazing Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain

A little #throwback trip to the amazing Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain Our 9-day-turn-to-12-day in Spain surely brought a lot of fond memories, unforgettable experiences and photos. Here are some of them, took around 7 years ago during one of our road trips in Europe. I know I should come back with more stories from those trips, because the historical background of all these amazing places are astonishing indeed! And our trip to see the trace of Islam in Europe was so rewarding. Not only we witnessed the grandeur Islamic architecture...

Homey Casa Battló, Barcelona, Spain

"What is that, maman?" asked Bo, pointing to the façade outside of the famous apartment redesigned by Gaudi. Those windows are indeed extraordinary. "It looks like bones! Like fish bones!" exclaimed Bo.  "You're right! Those windows remind me of fish bones," my hubby said. That morning, we were stepping into out-of-this-world architecture situated in one elegant corner of Barcelona, Spain. And our trip to Gaudi's world has just started. ***   So, it's time for #throwbacktuesday. I kind of miss a few posts for these series due to...

MyItchyFeet: Hola Espana: La Alhambra #4 Palace of the Lions

Holaaaa mis amigos... Having my recovery started, I remember that I haven't finished my traveling notes in Spain, particularly in Andalusia.. Aaa, the land of wonder.. Filled with ancient whispers and tempting signs waving at you, I have to say.  It feels like when you hear the sirens coming and calling your name, but this one is not going to crash you.  Yuup, the legend of La Alhambra is still waiting to be told..and shared. Rasanya seperti punya hutang...karena belum menyelesaikan tulisan rangkaian perjalanan yang buat saya dan...