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Nine Free Things to do in Barcelona

Let's face it, Barcelona is a beautiful city full of history, whimsical art, and incredible food.  However, visiting Barcelona can be pricey especially when the Euro is up.  But not to worry, the city has a lot to offer without spending a penny.  Here are...

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Sagrada Familia

One of the highlights of Barcelona is the incredible Sagrada Familia designed by Antoni Gaudi.  Construction of this huge church began in 1882 and it's estimated that it will be completed in 2026; the hundredth anniversary of Gaudi's death. [caption id="attachment_3312" align="aligncenter" width="720"] The Nativity Facade...

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Day 21 – Phoenix

We started our day by heading northeast to Scottsdale to visit Taliesin West, the part time home and architectural center for Frank Lloyd Wright.   Wright took the proceeds from completion of Falling Waters and bought about 600 acres of desert outside of Phoenix.  He...

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