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When All You Need Is A Holiday - Photos Of Sunsets From Tenerife
Posted on 24. Jun, 2013 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
You wouldn’t believe the comments I get from people I encounter in my travels, or even friends and family members. A surprisingly large amount of people don’t understand the concept of being a travel writer or blogger. “So, you’re on vacation like, all the time, right?” “I’m so jealous of your life!” “Your parents must [...]
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My favorite tapas in Barcelona
Posted on 07. Nov, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
Now that’s the kind of research I like to do. For your benefit, of course! There are very few things in life that I enjoy more than eating. And it’s just because I’m too much of a glutton and that I always end up eating my meal before I had the chance to take a photo [...]
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Barcelona at night - scary or exciting?
Posted on 29. Oct, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
First off - let me reassure you. It’s not scary. The Spanish devil does NOT come out after nightfall. You don’t need to hold on to your handbag like it holds the actual date of the end of the world. Or WikiLeaks files. In fact, Barcelona at night is quite lovely. Mind you, I say [...]
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The colorful Boqueria Market in Barcelona
Posted on 17. Oct, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
I’ve always thought that public markets were a great way to learn more about a city, a country. Although that may have to do with my gluttony - but let’s say this time was for Catalan culture research purposes. The Boqueria market in Barcelona is perhaps where you’ll find the highest concentration of people during [...]
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Cheeky Barceloneta - In Photos
Posted on 08. Oct, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
One of my favorite things about Barcelona, outside the great food and architecture, is the crazy amount of street art and original landmarks. I mean, where else will you see a giant smiling crawfish? This cheeky crustacean is located right before the Barceloneta, right by Barcelona’s marina. It wasn’t actually built for the entertainment of [...]
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Following Gaudi’s Trail in Barcelona
Posted on 03. Oct, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
Going on a Gaudi quest in Barcelona isn’t very hard. It would actually be hard NOT to. Because he is, quite simply, everywhere. The most iconic landmarks of Barcelona are signed by Gaudi, and they also happen to be the most popular. For a good reason - they’re quite spectacular. I always say that touristy [...]
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Where to stay in Barcelona: Hotel America
Posted on 01. Sep, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
My stay at the Hotel America was all I could hope for. Large, spacious rooms. Free upgrade. Rooftop bar. Rooftop terrace. Rooftop pool. Delicious breakfast. I mean, I would’ve been crazy not to enjoy it. Let’s see in details why you should book your next Barcelona getaway at Hotel America. The hotel The hotel is [...]
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The Funky Gaudi House in Barcelona
Posted on 11. Jun, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
Often regarded as one of the funkiest yet amazingly well-designed properties in the world, the Dali House in Barcelona never fails to impress. If you must pay a tribute to Gaudi, the Casa Batlo is the absolute best choice, if you ask me - La Pedrera isn’t as elaborate, the Parc Guell is constantly filled [...]
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A Lucky Golden Hour in Gibraltar
Posted on 08. Jun, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
Gibraltar is a pretty special place, for so many reasons. First of all, it’s only a few hundred meters from Andalusian Spain, but it’s a British territory. Second of all, the border is actually on the airport’s tarmac. And third of all, and perhaps most importantly, security is very, very loose. We drove into the [...]
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The Colors of Granada, a Photo Essay
Posted on 06. Jun, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
After a few months under the permanent British grey cloud, the thing that you need the most is definitely color. Warm, earth colors. Vitamin D. A tan! And what better than southern Spain to provide that? It doesn’t get more colorful and sunny than Andalusia, I thought. And I was right! One of the things [...]
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Catalonia’s Messiest Culinary Tradition : Calçotada
Posted on 12. Mar, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
All I knew about Calçotada is that it was a Catalan tradition, and that it was messy. Very messy. And indeed, it was! But that’s the whole fun of it – if you don’t want to get your hands and face dirty, there’s no point in doing it. You have to let your inhibitions go [...]
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M’encanta Catalunya, a Photo Essay
Posted on 10. Mar, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
To wrap up this series of posts on my trip to Catalonia, I decided to stop talking and let the pictures do their work. No words could possibly describe the state of bliss I was in at the time, and the wonderful souvenirs I will forever cherish. Without further ado, here are is a few [...]
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Exploring the Medieval Village of Besalu
Posted on 07. Mar, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
After staying overnight in Cadaques, I was pretty sure this Catalonia trip could not get any better. I mean, luxury villas, Mediterranean Sea and Dali? But that was before we were taken to Besalu, a small village located further inland. I hadn’t read much about it before and therefore had no expectations, but to say [...]
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Monday’s Postcard: Banyoles, Spain
Posted on 05. Mar, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
On the first day of my press trip in Catalonia, we immediately checked in the villa we would stay in for the night - which was amazing! A 18th century rustic house in the middle of a small forest right outside of Girona. It’s one of the biggest house I’ve ever visited. But after visiting [...]
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Cadaqués : Views, Villas and Vines
Posted on 02. Mar, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.
During my trip to Catalonia, I have had the chance to visit several lovely places, from bigger cities like Girona to traditional fisherman villages, like Cadaqués. I was absolutely blown away by this absolutely adorable place – let me show you why. The villa As part of my press trip with Charming Villas Catalonia, I [...]
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