Tag: Rick Steves

Gaudi’s Barcelona

When my husband and I arrived in Barcelona in 2017, we had no solid plan and spent our first evening researching what to see. Because we've visited many museums, cathedrals, piazzas and castles, we decided the thing that would distinguish Barcelona for us would be to immerse ourselves in Antoni Gaudi's architecture. Gaudi was a … Continue reading Gaudi’s Barcelona

11 Hints for Planning a Big Trip

I have my way of travel planning - you need to take the approach that you are most comfortable with. And your approach will likely change over time. For most of my travel, I have done all of the research and planning myself. Here are my suggestions about tools to have in your belt: For … Continue reading 11 Hints for Planning a Big Trip

Our 2017 Europe Itinerary: Munich, Portugal, Spain and Copenhagen

Several friends have asked for the itinerary for our 6 week trip to Europe last spring. You asked for it, you got it. Contact me if you want more details. I'll do a future blog entry about the wisdom (or lack of it) in doing this type of trip. We went on this trip in … Continue reading Our 2017 Europe Itinerary: Munich, Portugal, Spain and Copenhagen