Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe. There are plenty of things to do in Barcelona all year round but my favorite time to visit is between April and May. This way you can avoid most of the crowds and still enjoy that warm Barcelona weather.
Things to do in Barcelona
Barcelona Beach
The Barcelona Beach is a hot spot for locals and tourists all year round. The water is perfect for swimming and when you’ve worked up an appetite, there are plenty of great restaurants to choose from on the boardwalk.
Barcelona Card
If you are visiting Barcelona for the first time the Barcelona Card is a good deal. The card gives you discounts on popular attractions and free admission to a few of the museums in the city.
Barcelona Cathedral
If you are just arriving to Barcelona I would suggest to make the Barcelona Cathedral your first stop. Climb to the top of the Cathedral and have an incredible view of the area.
Barri Gotic
Also known as the old city of Barcelona, Barri Gotic is a great place to wander around and see some old architecture.
Gaudi Fountain
The Gaudi Fountain can be found in Parc de la Ciutadella. Gaudi designed this magnificent fountain as a tribute to the god of Neptune.
Picasso Museum
Picasso is one of my favorite artists and the Picasso Museum in Barcelona preserves and displays more than 3,000 pieces of his art.
Delicious Food in Barcelona
Tapas
If you have never tried tapas in your life, don’t waste anymore time. Check out some of the best tapas restaurants in Barcelona. It will rock your world.
Payeya
Payeya is typical family dish that is served usually at lunchtime. The most popular is the seafood Payeya. The seafood is caught daily and most of the kitchens in Spain only bring in the amount they plan to sell. So if you have your heart set on a seafood Payeya you must plan to arrive early before they run out.
Patata
Patatas are a typical breakfast meal in Spain and it is made from eggs and potatoes. You will find patatas pretty much anywhere in Spain.
Porto
Porto is the second largest city of Portugal with about 240.000 citizens. The main river “Duoro” rans into the Atlantic Ocean. The summers are nice and the winters are not so cold. It is rarely under 0 degree Celsius. On the photo you can see the amazing city hall of Porto.
Sightseeing in Porto
- Ponte Luis 1 and the Duoro
- City Hall
- Dragão Stadium Porto
- Mercado do Bolhao Mo 7-5, Sat 7-1
- Lello & lrmao book store
- Sao Francisco golden Church
- Luz e Som – Edifício Transparente (surfing, amazing sunsets, good food, …)
Delicious Food in Porto
- Nata Lisboa: the slogan is “the world needs nata”. Try the empades with chicken and a nata
Rua Santa Catarina, nr499 - Munchie – the burger kitchen: this is not fast food, they make very good burgers with special fries, which you can enjoy in the sun. Praca Filipa de Lencastre, nr183
- Rua – tapas & music bar: delicious portugies food and live music from wednesday to sunday. Travessa de Cedofeita, nr20
- Tapabento – restaurante & tapas bar: this was our favorite place to eat. We really liked the vegetable soup and the potatoe pie. The server were very friendly. Rua da Madeira, nr222
Transportation
- 3 day ticket for bus and train
If you arrive at the airport in Porto you can buy a 3 day for only 15€ at the Tourismus interactive store on the 1th floor - You can walk to a lot of sightseeing attractions in Porto.
Würzburg
Würzburg is a very nice small city in Bavaria with 124.000 citizens. There are a lot of churches in Würzburg and the oldest stonge bridge of Germany. One of the famous buildings is the Restidenz, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can see it on the photo.
Sightseeing in Würzburg
- Residenz
- Festung
- Käppele
- Old Main Bridge: don´t miss to drink a wine there
- Steinburg
- Stadtbücherei – Falkenhaus
- Wine partys: if you are in the summer in Würzburg, almost every week is another wine festival with delicious food and best wines
DELICIOUS FOOD
TRANSPORTATION
BEST PARTY LOCATIONS
- Odeon: nice partys at the weekend
- Studio: good student partys on tuesday
- Bombe: small club in a celler, you don´t have to pay for the entry
San Francisco
If I ever move back to California, San Francisco will be at the top of my list of places to live. I credit this city for some of the best nights of my life. San Francisco is one of the few places I know of where it is truly impossible to run out of things to do. Located only a few miles north of Apple’s birthplace, San Francisco is on the frontline of innovation and technology. Home to some of the most brilliant minds and forward thinkers of our generation, you are sure to be inspired on a trip to this exceptional city. At first glance, San Francisco can be overwhelmingly fast paced with seemingly endless options for entertainment but trust me, you won’t have to search very far to find a great spot to relax and take in the sights.
Sightseeing in San Francisco
- 7 Sisters
- Alcatraz
- AT&T Park
- Cable Cars
- Dolores Park
- Fisherman’s Warf
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Height and Ashbury
- Lombard Street
Delicious Food in San Francisco
- Seafood- Waterbar
- Chinese- Chinatown
Accommodations in San Francisco
- Fisherman’ Warf
- Union Square
- Embarcadero
Transportation in San Francisco
SFMTA: Public Transportation is the way to go whether you are in San Francisco for a day or a weeklong visit. One valuable The visitor passport provides you with unlimited rides on Muni, Muni Metro, historic streetcars, and cable cars.