Mark TullettMar 51 minBarcelonaAnother great day in Barcelona yesterday, and although it's getting busier (I heard a lot of American), it's still not as crowded as...
Mark TullettFeb 161 minBoatingWalking past the marina the other day I noticed a new (at least to me) sign offering boat hire. Now as a person that gets seriously...
Mark TullettDec 20, 20211 minParc de la CuitadellaAnother place recently visited in Barcelona was this park, which is right next to the Estación de Franca, where many trains from...
Mark TullettNov 19, 20211 minBusContinuing our theme of travel this week we arrive at the bus service between VnG and Barcelona. Another excellent and regular service...
Mark TullettNov 18, 20211 minTrainA day out in Barcelona is always a welcome break, even if you're here on holiday. At the moment it's ideal for us residents being...
Mark TullettAug 31, 20211 minCornudella de Montsant... was the second stop on our excursion, last week. Here we did a wine tour and tasting at the Cellers Baronia de Montsant, and it's...
Mark TullettAug 28, 20211 minSiruanaDuring the week I had another big day out exploring my homeland of Catalunya. As I mentioned in previous posts this is the prefect time...
Mark TullettAug 17, 20211 minJardins Artigas... billed as one of Gaudi's least known works, the gardens show off his love for nature and natural shapes. Once having seen a couple...
Mark TullettJul 28, 20211 minCasa VicensWhilst there are fewer tourists around at the moment I am visiting as many of the local tourist attractions as I can. A couple of weeks...
Mark TullettJul 25, 20211 minDía de Sant JaumeSaint James' Day is today, and although I'm not at all religious this day does mean something to me because of it's connection to the...
Mark TullettJul 19, 20211 minPalau de la MusicaLast week I finally got round to visiting the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona, and what a treat it was. Towards the back is a cafe (but...
Mark TullettJul 6, 20211 minCosmocaixaLooking for a fun, and informative day out? If you're interested in science at any level then a visit to Cosmocaixa in Barcelona is a...
Mark TullettJun 15, 20211 minHistoric VnGA few more pics from the historic walking tour I did last week. This is the street just behind the church at the top of the Rambla -...
Mark TullettJun 10, 20211 minHistoric VilanovaOur guide was Angel Gutierrez, a Vilanova resident, originally from Cuba, who had an amazing amount of knowledge about our town, quoting...
Mark TullettMay 10, 20211 min€9 to MadridThis week a new train company, French owned, are offering high speed trips to Madrid from Barcelona for just €9 (one way). - This is...
Mark TullettApr 16, 20211 minRail DiscountsRENFE who run the national train network here, have just announced that this summer long distance train journeys will be discounted by...
Mark TullettApr 12, 20211 minCava anyoneNot far from Vilanova (around 25kms) is Sant Sadurni d'Anoia where many of the most well known houses of Cava are located. One you are...
Mark TullettFeb 12, 20211 minCal TulletWhen we first moved here I filled a lot of my time doing family history research. A few years back a friend sent me a photo of a...
Mark TullettFeb 3, 20211 minG&T anyoneBelieve it ot not Vilanova actuality has an indigenous gin - M&G ginebra, which has been here since 1880 making bins and liquors. The...
Mark TullettJan 13, 20211 minCoastal hike.One of my favourite local walks is along the coast to Sitges. If course with the municipal restrictions currently in place that isn't an...