I think of a place with beautiful architecture. Chock full of culture. History everywhere you step. Art permeates every air molecule; you can even feel it in the atmosphere. Musicians play the native music on various street corners, laughter spills out of dance halls, and the rhythm is one that the whole city functions to.
To say it’s an ideal vacation spot is a gross understatement. That phrase doesn’t even begin to cover all that Barcelona has to offer. Like I’ve already mentioned, it is teeming with art, history, and culture. Not only is it a luxurious stop on the vacation express, it is also ideal for experiencing the arts, opening your mind, and exposing yourself to a culture that’s …show more content…
For anyone who has traveled before you know what I’m talking about. The days before the actual vacation that are spent preparing for the trip, especially a trip out of the country, can be stressful. There’s so much to do and get out of the way before you can leave everything behind, but you’re running around like a chicken with its head cut off trying to get those last-minute preparations out of the way while still going to work and maintaining your household. And if you have kids under the age of 18, forget about …show more content…
You want a house sitter almost as bad as you want this vacation. Even if it’s just someone who brings home the mail, tidies up the living room, waters the plants, and maybe even feeds and plays with your pet. House sitting is elevated to an entirely different level when you have pets.
If you’re going to leave your pets at home rather than board them at a kennel or local vet’s office, make sure your house/pet sitter is someone who loves animals, is familiar with yours, and is fully capable of feeding, walking, playing, and loving your pet(s) while you’re gone.
Check the Weather.
This is essential to avoiding the whole “rain on my parade” scenario. The last thing you want is to pick a week during the country’s rainiest or bleakest season, unless that’s how you want to experience your country of choice. I hear England is better when visited during the cold and wet seasons.
But if you’re like me and you want to visit a sunny destination, either look up the weather before you set the dates or make sure the weather will be mild enough while you’re on vacation. Some people don’t mind a little rain, snow, or fog while they’re on vacation (like those people visiting England). But we’re talking about Barcelona. I’m assuming you go to Barcelona because you want to experience the sun and all that Latin heat.
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