Spain Articles
June 27, 2006
Finally going to see Nice
Ten years ago when I left Barcelona with my two friends, we stayed on the train for a ridiculously long time, skipped our scheduled stop in Nice and pushed on to Italia...so I never set foot on the Mediteranean coast of France. So I have decided to make a definite stop in the Cote dīAzur this time, to see it for myself...not just from the train window.
I just returned from the Estacion de Franca here in Barcelona where I booked reservations for the two trains that will take me to Nice. First a morning trip to Montpellier, then a second train to Nice. Iīll arrive by 7 pm tomorrow, and spend two nights.
I am way behind on my journal writing and hope the train ride tomorrow is smooth enough to let me catch up. I wounldīt mind if it rains, because if it is nice out, I will wish that I was lying on a beach instead. But when I tried to book a night train for tomorrow evening (Barcelona to Torino) it was more than my accommodation for two nights in Nice to book a first class reservation, which I thought was very odd...
But all is set now...and Iīll probably wind up sleeping on the train tomorrow since I am off to enjoy my last night in Spain...with some more football!!!
by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
June 26, 2006
Night Train to the Beach
The backtracking continues...I am headed back to Barcelona, a city I feel very comfortable in. I know my way around and I need a day or two in a place like this, to figure out my next move...what better place than the beach? Yes, it will be crowded and hot but Iīm up for 48 hours of it. Iīll travel by night train from Madrid this evening, get to Barcelona about 8 am, check into a fairly new hostel near Las Ramblas, then take in some sun and plan my next move...I might head to Girona for a day, possibly make a daytime stop in Nice or Monaco, then push on to Italia...I will probably take advantage of the train pass and use another night train or two along the way, it saves time (less planning on trying to find accommodations) and saves money too.
by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (2)
Moving Around Madrid
Back in March I mentioned that Madridīs metro was easy to navigate, and several months later I still agree...it is...Continue reading... | by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
Second Class to Barcelona
Yesterday morning we took a 9:41 am train from Madrid that arrived in Barcelona at 14:44 pm. When we made...Continue reading... | by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
Madrid Metro and Train
Today my traveling companion CJ and I went to the Atocha train station in Madrid (one of two main stations...Continue reading... | by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
Wednesday Nights at Cafe Madrid
If your travels ever land you in Madrid on a Wednesday night with nothing to do, stop by Cafe Madrid...Continue reading... | by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
Remember Reservations
Even though you may be traveling with a Eurail Pass, donīt forget that you have to pay for your reservation...Continue reading... | by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
Time Out to Catch Up
Iīm treating myself to three hours of internet time. I have about 5 hours to kill in Granada today before...Continue reading... | by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
I Spy...
On my train trip from Seville to Granada yesterday I spotted at least three different men using nature as a...Continue reading... | by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (3)
Navigating Seville
For some reason I had trouble getting my bearings in Seville. I found that taking a trip up the 34...Continue reading... | by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
Next Stop: Seville
I'll be boarding a bus in about an hour or so to head into Seville (I'm about an hour outside...Continue reading... | by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
Getting from Portugal to Spain
It is actually easier to do this trip by bus than by train, especially when travelling from the Algarve to...Continue reading... | by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (2)
Running of the bulls in Pampolona, and why Iīm not going
I canīt go every place, and wasnīt even considering going to Pampolona. But as about three quarters of my last...Continue reading... | by Cherie | # | Comments (0)
be very careful when writing in dates on your flexipass
Last night I wrote in my date on my flexipass at 29/06 and then realized, no, itīs an overnight train,...Continue reading... | by Cherie | # | Comments (0)
Bad Sangria in Spain (Barcelona)
I went to Valencia and Ibiza last week, and had some pretty amazing sangria at some random cafes and Mambo...Continue reading... | by Cherie | # | Comments (0)
hot, hot, hot
i'm going to ibiza tonight, and just to let you know: book your ferry reservations in advance. go to a...Continue reading... | by Cherie | # | Comments (0)
Wild Spain
Heard about this site on nature and the outdoors in Spain from one of my former interns, Anne Austin. Wild...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (1)
Remind me to pack a bull-proof vest
Ah, Pamplona and your bulls... "Bulls gored three Spaniards and cut or bruised at least 10 other people - including...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (1)
Aussie Neville in Seville, Spain
Neville Millen is a BootsnAll writer who's currently on an "art pilgrimage" of Italy, Spain, Portugal and France. He's writing...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (0)
Some street scams in Barcelona, Spain
Some street scams in Barcelona, Spain...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (4)
Other ways to get around: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Europe
Brothers Nathan and Luke recount their 1997 Spain hitchhiking trip (neat packing list in here too!): The Hitchhiker's Guide to...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (0)
Spain or Italy? Travel Itinerary Help
3 countries in 3 weeks in Europe? How can getmeouttahere pull it off? Travel Itinerary Help - Powered by Infopop...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (0)
Spain's long walk: The Camino de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela
From Mary: "I am leaving for Spain in June to walk the Camino. Then I am traveling around Europe for...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (0)
Spanish Programs in Sevilla, Spain?
Does anyone have advice on a good school for Spanish lessons in Sevilla, Spain? Elisa on the BootBoards would like...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (0)
Europe destination cities the long list
What are the top cities that would be great to see? Here's our top 50 (or so):...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (2)
Europe 2003 - busking anyone?
Cheap travel and getting by as a street musician - whoz up for it? whoz been there? europe 2003...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (2)
Spain & Portugal
Spain & Portugal are the last Europe leg for Bid and Renee - lots of neat snippets on places to...Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (0)
