If you think I went to Barcelona because the Cheetah Girls
went to Barcelona let me tell you that you are absolutely, 100% correct. Was it
the only reason? No, was it the biggest reason? Yes.
All jokes aside, before I was dead set on going to London
for grad school I had researched a couple of programs in Barcelona; so,
visiting was less of a question and more of a statement.
Initially, my trip was supposed to be a different date to
meet my cousin and his wife but airfare was too expensive so I only got to see
them my last day there. However, that meant it was my first ever solo trip and
it was honestly amazing.
Not going to lie, at first, I was very hesitant of solo
travel but it turned out to be the most amazing trip ever. If I felt tired and
wanted to go back to the Airbnb, I did or if I was hungry I could eat; I got to
do whatever I wanted without having to take someone else into consideration.
I won’t really talk about the history side because it’s
quite extensive but the architecture was breathtaking.
Casa Batlló was more mind-blowing than it looks in pictures.
Gaudà truly saw far beyond art and architecture as a whole.
Also, yes, I paid €12 for this picture down below. #noraggrets
Sagrada Familia, I don’t think there are enough words to
describe Sagrada Familia. The thought and meaning behind every crevice is
outstanding. Whether you’re religious or not, I recommend visiting Sagrada
Familia for its extensive history alone.
The last place I’m going to specifically point out is Park
Güell and I’m pretty sure we all know why I was adamant on visiting. Honestly,
I drove my cousin crazy because I absolutely HAD to go see the benches.
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| Also if you were obsessed with ANTM you know why I had to take a picture of this. |
I know I’m horrible at this whole travel blogger thing, but
Barcelona was honestly amazing, one of – if not my favorite place I visited. I
mean, I could speak freely without second guessing myself with my English, the
food was phenomenal, got to see family after almost a year without any of them,
and the architecture was absolutely breathtaking.
I don’t think I have any specific advice when it comes to
Barcelona; self-guided tours will be your best friend, food is way cheaper than
London and France, and carry some SPF with you (learned that the hard way).
Strut like you mean it,
- Michelle
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