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Budget travel and the scoop on cheap trips in Spain.

Diary of a Stay-cation: Part 4 – When the Marijuana Blooms in Barcelona

It is unclear what the law on using and growing marijuana in Barcelona is. Is it legal? No. No entirely. However the police seem to turn a blind eye, and there are many bars where people smoke marijuana quite openly and without fear.
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By admin | Published: August 30, 2010
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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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By admin | Published: August 22, 2010
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Best Fiesta in Barcelona? – Festa Major de Gracia

These very local, grassroots events are fabulous because they celebrate community, food, wine, music, and fun. There are activities for the young and the old, and all the entertainment is FREE.
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By admin | Published: August 16, 2010
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Links We Love – Updated

Great links for travel info!
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By admin | Published: August 10, 2010
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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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By admin | Published: August 9, 2010
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