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When you talk to most people who have yet to travel Spain extensively, the first place they want to visit is Barcelona. After that, there’s Madrid and, sometimes, Seville and Granada. Other than that though, many cursory travellers don’t both…
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If you ever travel through Spain, you’ll notice there are a few unique things about some of its architecture. While you’ll definitely notice styles similar to other Western European countries, you’ll also start noticing designs that seem reminiscent of something…
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Spain is such a culturally rich country that Madrid can sometimes feel dull in comparison. Up north, you have Barcelona with its Gaudi architecture, and down south you have what remains of the nearly 700+ year reign of Muslim Al-Andalus….
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One of the most magnificent regions in Europe is the south of Spain, commonly called Andalusia. It’s rich in culture, history and wonderful landscapes. Because there are just so many sites to see and so much to do, I highly…
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I set out on a Spanish adventure anxious to visit cities that seemed legendary, whether I had heard about them from friends or read about them in travel magazines. I vacationed in Spain for two weeks in March, starting in Madrid and…
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Have you ever wanted to visit a destination simply because of the allure of a specific hotel? I have. Admittedly, I’d never been too interested in visiting Ibiza (all night raves just aren’t really my thing), but when I read about…
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Happy New Year friends! I don’t know about you, but I always feel somewhat nostalgic at the end of the year because I suddenly become so aware of time’s relentless march. On the one hand it feels as if it…
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I couldn’t be more glad to see the back of winter this year. My first European winter was tough. And, apparently, it was a very mild one in comparison to previous years. Last year in Berlin it was still snowing…
Continue reading...Heading to Barcelona and not too sure which neighbourhood to base yourself in your stay? Two words: El Born. Very centrally located between the Gothic quarter and Parc Ciutadela, El Born is, without a doubt, Barcelona’s most picturesque and interesting neighbourhood….
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I'm Rachel and The Department of Wandering is a travel and lifestyle blog. Join me as I journey through our world and navigate my new life as a mum.
