In a few days time I will be headed for Barcelona, the heart of Catalonia in Spain. Loved by Gaudi, Hemingway & Dali to name only a select few. Culture and history is plenty in this city which is one reason why I & two girl friends decided to initiate this adventure.
The Gothic Quarter or Barri Gotic is one place where our infatuation with medieval design can come into existence. I am however equally anticipating the modernism of Gaudi's architecture with Park Guell and most famously (and still not finished) La Sagrada Familia.
With the beach and stunning side street cafes, Barcelona is a city of epic proportion. I came across Herb Lester in Haper's Bazaar. The publisher offers beautifully illustrated quirky guides for a reasonable price. If you're a lover of design & embarking on a trip check the site out. The Barcelona guide of which, is full of bars that Hemingway used to frequent.
What to take with you for up to a week can be stressful but I think I have packing light perfected. An assortment of plain light tshirts in various neutral colours (white, black, grey), the ever faithful Birkenstocks along with a great camera, those timeless Ray-Bans and a bag big enough for all one's sightseeing needs, my choice; a Fjallraven Kanken. Beauty wise; SPF lip balm is your friend, I like Korres. The best eyeliner I have found with a record of no smudging whatever the climate is Mac's LiquidLast. Lastly, a perfect summer fragrance whatever your style. I choose Dolce & Gabbana's Pour Femme for its sensual yet light aroma for a classy, beautiful city. See you when I return..
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