Before we headed to Barcelona, a few friends and colleagues suggested a variety of sights and restaurants that they deemed worthy for us to check out. My sister also obtained a similar long list of places before flying in. Surprisingly, a hole in the wall sandwich shop called Bo de B had appeared on all of our lists.
Read MoreToday was Catalan day here in Barcelona. Nearly 2 million people wearing red and yellow took to the streets to take part in a rally to show their support for an independent Catalunya, "the next state in Europe".
Read MoreThe Barceloneta Beach, known as the most touristy beach in Barcelona, is a little more than a half hour away from us via walking and public transportation. We had read mixed reviews about the beach, and decided to check it out for ourselves. We knew it would be crowded, so we purposely delayed our visit to a Monday, hoping we would encounter less crowds now that some schools have started.
Read MoreOur family of four is chased summer around the world. Now we are a family of 5, back in the US, and planning our next great adventure.
