Tourist galore! Placa Catalunya and La Rambla seem to be big favorites among the tourists who visit Barcelona. There are many stores and shopping centers, and the area is very lively. After walking around here, I can accept that Barcelona is the third most visited city in Europe, after only London and Paris.
Read MoreGirona is a town about an hour north of Barcelona. It is a beautiful town, and I think the Cathedral and the famous Eiffel Bridge (constructed by Gustave Eiffel just before the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris) over the Onyar River are the main attractions that draw tourists to this town. The colorful buildings along the river, the lovely atmosphere in the narrow streets, and the warm people are all added bonuses.
Read MoreThere aren't a ton of things to see in Nimes. The amazing historical sights can be visited over a 3 day trip, but the city can grow on you. There are a lot of other little things people do here to keep themselves occupied, and that is what we have in mind for the rest of the week.
Read MoreSince for the next few days, our plan is to just stay near home, relax, and catch up on blog posts, most of the daily stories covering these days will be brief. We have taken the opportunity to launch a new section for our blog: Our Travel Tips. After being "on the road" for 60+ days, we have some useful tips that we would like to share with other travelers.
Read MoreA return to Nice? Yes Yes Yes Please!
Read MoreI am so glad we included Milan as part of our road trip. What we found was a very clean, and yes in parts industrialized city, with a wonderful, and again clean, subway system, and quite a lot of amazing sights to see.
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.
