Monthly Archives: August 2010
Diary of a Stay-cation in Barcelona: 3
I have also been using my stay-cation time to take in some of Catalonia's many natural wonders. From Portland, Oregon, originally, I get depressed if I am out of contact with nature for too long. Last weekend we headed off to the mountains to do a bit of hiking and see green up close and personal (Barcelona is many things, but green is not one of them). The fine folks over at the Diputacio de Barcelona have put together a handbook full of hikes to do around Catalonia, and we chose one of them, the Casol de Puigcastellet hike, and tried it out last Saturday.
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Diary of a Stay-cation in Barcelona: 2
The thing about a stay-cation, is there's no hotel room. And therefore, no room service, maid service, or poolside drinks or pay-per-view... While many people in Spain spend sleepless nights on uncomfortable hotel beds, or are being roused at the wee hours of the morning by persistent maids wanting tidy up, I am snug as a bug in my own home. This is just one of the many perks taking a stay-cation has.
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Diary of a Stay-cation in Barcelona: 1
I will be publishing my adventures had during my Stay-cation here, on The Spain Scoop. Come mid-September, will I be sick of Barcelona? Or will I find a hundred new ways to fall in love with this city as a Stay-cation here? Tune into the next post to find out. I am sure the suspense it killing you.
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Budget Summer Bliss in Barcelona
Cheap Hotel Coupons and Vouchers - One of the most expensive costs when visiting Barcelona is booking a hotel. Expect to spend 80 Euros and up for something in the center. Sniff around before you book though, because there are many deals to be had, especially now with the economic 'crisis' in Spain. Hotels.com coupons from VoucherCodes.co.uk could help you explore Barcelona for less. Here you'll find some great deals on quality hotels in the city (up to 40% off).
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Diary of a Stay-cation: Part 4 – When the Marijuana Blooms in Barcelona