Christian Heide

Barcelona Day Trip: Hiking in the Natural Park of Collserola

Barcelona, Eating, hiking, medieval, nature, Restaurant

The Parc Natural de la Serra de Collserola forms the natural borders of Barcelona to the West. Most famous is the Tibidabo mountain range from where you have an amazing view over the city towards the sea. Collserola Natural Park For the huge population that lives around these mountains it forms a much-loved and incredibly valuable natural area and a great privilege to enjoy. Collserola is a well-preserved natural area – 22 times bigger than

Christian Heide

Catalan Modernism – a romantic art movement

architecture, art, Barcelona, guided tour, modernism, photography, private tour, The Barcelona Feeling, tour guide, travel, Travelblogger

Modernism – or in Catalan Modernisme – is an art and literature movement that was primarily connected to Catalonia and Barcelona in the period from approximately 1880-1915. In the context of the rapid development and urban changes during the industrial revolution the Catalan elite – politicians, bourgeoisie and rich entrepreneurial families – intensified their efforts to create an own national identity. At the same time Barcelona underwent a massive city extension – with its master

Christian Heide

Barcelona Wine Tour: Exclusive Cava & Chocolate – Top 3 Reviews

Cava, private tour, The Barcelona Feeling, tour guide, travel, Travelblogger, Wine

As tour guide I am always happy to read when customers had a great time. This is the highest compliment that I can receive. After a day trip with a busy schedule it makes you feel accomplished when all went smoothly, the logistics went well and everybody had fun. Let me share three great reviews with you: Multi-experience trip to the suburbs of Barcelona in only one day Anastasios, a passionate pastry chef from Greece,

Christian Heide

Top 6 places to visit outside Girona (3)

Catalonia, Church, hiking, medieval, Mountains, nature, The Barcelona Feeling, Travelblogger

Just a few minutes drive away from Santa Pau you will find a parking lot from where you can start a short 40 minutes hike to a chapel in the middle of a volcano crater. You should be able to walk uphill for some 20 minutes to be able to reach the chapel as you will have to cross the crater rim. 6. Ermita de Santa Margarida de Sacot First mentioned in 1403 the chapel

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Top 6 Places to visit outside Girona (2)

Catalonia, history, medieval

After our day in medieval Besalú and a relaxing afternoon at the shores of Lake Banyoles we further discovered medieval Catalonia. Driving deeper into the countryside and nature we made astonishing discoveries. 4. Pont de Llierca The bridge over the Llierca river is a stunning example of medieval arts and craftsmanship. The exact date of its construction is unknown but it is proven that at least since the 14th century the bridge has been in

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