2015 was one of the most challenging years of my life. So I decided to start 2016 off with a last minute family trip to Puerto Rico…and I’m glad I did. What a great way to kick off a brand new year! We knew we wanted a warm destination, but with our passports expiring in […]
La Rambla & the Gothic Quarter | Barcelona | Spain
One of the most popular things to do in Barcelona is take a walk down La Rambla. It is a tree lined street that connects the Catalunya Plaza (where we stayed at the Olivia Plaza Hotel) all the way to Port Vell at the statue of Christopher Columbus. It is very busy and very touristy. […]
Eating at Cerveceria in Barcelona, Spain
If you go to Barcelona, Spain you are going to walk down las ramblas at some point. We actually went down it every day for one reason or another. I kept seeing this one restaurant that looked inviting, so we finally gave it a try. I liked the look of the building and the dark […]
Catalunya Plaza in Barcelona, Spain
Remember the amazing view of Catalunya Plaza we had from our hotel room? Well, let me take you down to the Plaza itself. It was always bustling with lots of people and birds. This cutie was having a marvelous time playing and I couldn’t resist snapping a photo. Pigeons can be icky (for lack of […]
Olivia Plaza Hotel in Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is a beautiful city to explore. But you need a hotel with a great location to make that exploration easier. I think the Olivia Plaza Hotel in Barcelona is a wonderful home base and perfect for starting all your Barcelona adventures. The Location The hotel is located in Plaza Catalunya. This is a central […]
Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill
I love to try celebrity chef’s restaurants. There are many of those in Las Vegas, including the Gordon Ramsay Pub and Grill. I think it is definitely one you should try. I was in Vas Vegas for a conference, as are a ton of people. We had just heard a motivational speech by Bruce Jenner (now […]