Europe

Bring the family to Barcelona, Spain! Overflowing with culture, this modern city is sure to delight!

One of the best ways to get a feel for Barcelona is to hop on the Barcelona Bus Turístic. With three different routes, this bus takes you all over the city and makes several stops at the main tourist destinations! Be sure to take the kids to Parc Güell. Located on Carmel Hill, Parc Güell is one of Gaudí’s famous works. With extremely unique and colorful architecture, this park will leave the kids amazed! If you take interest in Gaudí’s style, check out Sagrada Familia, or The Temple of the Holy Family. Still a work-in-progress, this Temple has three epic facades and draws visitors from all over the world. You might even enjoy biking along the ocean or exploring the famed street La Rambla. Filled with souvenir stores, crafty vendors, and delightful street entertainers, your kids will be more than amused!

RealTraveler Localkineguy shares:

“We stumbled upon Las Ramblas of the city and walked through to see many vendors selling all kinds of things from birds, rabbits, flowers, and food. There were many impressive street performers dressed in old Romanic style of Greek and Spartan soldiers…We took the tube to Sagrada Familia where a cathedral, in the style of Gaudi, is currently being constructed and revamped. It has been taking them so many years (I believe over 100) to do what they have done so far. It is magnificent to look at once you get used to the cranes and scaffolds everywhere. It´s colorful and curvy, just like the other buildings, which is odd to see on a cathedral. They were closing down for the day so we didn´t get to climb any of the spires or see the interior, but the exterior was magnificent on its own anyway. I´m not sure I like the colors but it´s good to see the old blending in with the new” (more…)

Take the family to Barcelona, visit:

Barcelona Attractions
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Pack your bags and cruise into Croatia. With pristine blue waters and remarkable landscape, Dubrovnik is the perfect place to make your escape! Learn some history at the Maritime Museum and visit Rector’s Palace, known for its Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles of architecture. Don’t forget your camera as you walk on top of the city walls! The view is absolutely stunning! Cross over the famous Pile Gate and enter into Old Town, which was once surrounded by a moat. Finally, be sure to enjoy the scenic beaches and sample the delectable gelato!

RealTravel author Tracy writes:

“The next day we sail down to Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, and the most anticipated destination of our trip. Traveling to Dubrovnik by boat is much easier than by car since Bosnia crosses through Croatia dividing the country in half forcing drivers to go through immigration twice on their way to the famous walled city.

We dock in new harbor which is a 10-15 minute cab ride from Old Town. This is the only port where the action literally isn’t just outside our gang plank.

We set out to explore the city right after lunch. We enter through Pile Gate where St. Blaise looks down on all who enter. The first thing we see is Onofrio’s Fountain which is built in 1438 as part of water supply system. The water coming out of the fountain is cold and we stick our wrists under to cool off. Did I mention how hot it is here?” (more…)

RealTraveler Michelle Finkelstein shares a list of places to visit:

“An afternoon walk along the city walls is essential for unparalleled vistas and photo ops. Gaze across the clusters of traditional red rooftops and church spires, watching the women hanging wash high above narrow cobblestone alleys with children playing down below.

Within the city walls, visit Onofrio’s Fountains, one at each of the main gates, Pile and Ploce, erected in 1438 so people entering could wash to prevent bringing the Plague into this noble city.

Meander down Stradun, the main wide street, stopping for a gelato or souvenir shopping” (more…)

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