http://backpackpodcast.com One Summer in Europe - For those who wonder, for those who wander... Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:34:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Welcome to One Summer in Europe, the backpacking Europe podcast. Join restless backpackers Ryan and Melissa on this ongoing podcast series as we simulate an extended budget trip around the must-see destinations in Europe, while offering real-world advice to help you create your own European travel adventure. We encourage listener questions and feedback to incorporate into the show, so listen in and tell us where you need help. Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean Ryan Stuckey and Friends questions@backpackpodcast.com questions@backpackpodcast.com (Ryan Stuckey and Friends) © 2009 Rakasa Worldwide, Inc. One Summer in Europe - the backpacking Europe podcast backpacking europe, backpacking podcast, europe podcast, travel europe, hostel, europe trains, summer in europe, europe itinerary, budget travel, http://backpackpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/valid-rss.png http://backpackpodcast.com http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/episode-6-barcelona/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/episode-6-barcelona/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 23:25:00 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=221 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/episode-6-barcelona/feed/ 0 AVE Train,Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Backpacking Podcast,Barcelona,Eurail Pass,Europe Summer,La Sagrada Familia,Las Ramblas,Montjuic,One Summer in Europe,Parc Guell Coming from Madrid, after a detour around Andalucia, we make our move back east to the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast. - Barcelona has climbed into the upper echelon of desirable backpacking Europe destinations, Coming from Madrid, after a detour around Andalucia, we make our move back east to the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast. Barcelona has climbed into the upper echelon of desirable backpacking Europe destinations, ranking right after Paris and London and probably ahead of almost every other city. It's easy to see why this is so, with its decidedly cool and stylish atmosphere and nearly perfect climate. We recommend 3 days in Barcelona to fully experience its offerings, but be careful as it is not a cheap place to stay like most of the rest of Spain. On this episode, we welcome Melissa back to the podcast, and we talk about: Barcelona fast becoming one of the most popular destinations in Europe the last two decades the vibrant and colorful mood of Barcelona that delights visitors as a very popular destination, the expensive nature of the city Melissa's pickpocket experience departing the Hard Rock cafe, and the interesting reaction of the locals witnessing the event several interesting things to see and do in Barcelona (our favorite being La Sagrada Familia) the energetic Barcelona nightlife special focus and attention on traveling alone in Europe: keeping safe, being smart, and meeting people (you don't need to travel with others to have a great experience in Europe, it is actually more liberating) TRANSPORT IN RENFE (Spanish rail system) AVE (high-speed train from Madrid to Barcelona) ACCOMMODATION One Summer in Europe (Barcelona hostel and budget hotel (”hostal”) search) SIGHTSEEING Las Ramblas (famous tree-lined street in heart of the city) La Sagrada Familia (amazing church being built over 125+ years - official site) Parc Guell (pleasant Gaudi-designed park overlooking the city) Picasso Museum (lots of early work) Montjuic (historic hill with many attractions, including 1992 Olympic sites) Barcelona Aquarium (best aquarium for Mediterranean sealife in world) One Summer in Europe (other miscellaneous sightseeing activities) TRANSPORT OUT RENFE (Spanish rail system) SNCF (French rail system) Time to finally leave Spain after a fantastic 2-week jaunt through this wonderful country, and now onward to France: Nice and the tres chic Cote d'Azur (French Riviera). It feels like a 007 movie every day of the week... Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean