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Barcelona has the best of both the worlds. It personifies every traveler’s dream. Rich History, modern infrastructure, fabulous food, game for sports, lively outdoor markets and the heavenly serene beach. Barcelona is the modern ancient paradise. I’d love to walk across Las Remblas, as the array of the trees would hug me and allow me to meander and open-up in my own world. All my stress would fly with the swirling of the leaves. Then I’d like to enjoy the divine Spanish cuisine at La Boqueria for Escalivada or Mel-i-Mato. Then I’d like to happily relax along my camelot on the golden yellow sands of the Sant Sebastia beach and listen to the wheeze of the tales that the Mediterranean sea brings along. And who’d miss the Barcelona Stadia that stand with their grandeur from Olympics, 1992. SS, I’ll just so wish to fold the map deep in my pocket and realize my inner happiness by getting lost in the old streets of Barcelona. Barri Goltic, Basilica La Seu are testimonies of the rich culture of Barcelona that complement the edifice of the modern art creations of Antono Gaudi of the likes of Casa Balto. Barcelona also figures amongst the most frequented cites in the world. In view of that, there is a lot to be learnt about different cultures, influences, thoughts etc. from my fellow travelers.That makes yet another reason to visit Barcelona.
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| Las Remblas |
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| Sant Sebastia beach |
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| La Boqueria |
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| Nouveau Art – Modern art |
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Madrid on the other hand is a cosmopolitan city in a true scene, with a verve and a nerve that it’s simply unparalleled. Several ethnicities merge as in a potshot of Madrid to frame the culture with a new definition. It’s sporty, fisty, ethnic and modern. All at the same time. The arena of the Bull-Fighting can lend life to estrogens and rescale the very definition of adventure. The nights are even more exciting as the city boasts of a night-life that is best across the globe. Madrid’s architecture is yet another reason to visit the city with Plaza Mayor, Palacio de Cebeles, Puerta del Sol, Royal Palace and the vertical gardens ornating the city’s landscape.
Apart from the enormous scope of spending time within the cities, there are a lot of options to go for Day tours from the city. At Barcelona, I’d love to go to Wine Tours near the city, ‘Girona, Figures and Dali museum‘, hike across Pyrenes mountain, Girona and Costa Brava among umpteen other options.
SS: This itinerary indeed sounds exciting BJ. My best wishes to you. It seems we need to move on to the next financial head, the stay at apartments/guest-houses.
BJ: Yeah SS, I’d love to stay in apartments/ guest-houses. The reason being with 3, 6-7, a 15 day time frame we’d get the best deals in terms of price. Here we have divided time in 3 and 6-7 day frame so that’s a great idea. Plus if I wish to cook some-times there, I can save on my meals also.
SS: That’s right. As we have planned your departure and arrival from the same city, Barcelona, it’d also be interesting to rent a car, which you can pick and drop back at the airport !! Game ??
BJ: That’s lovely SS. Save time and money, flexibility and driving across the rustic Spanish landscape can be wonderful. That a fairy-tale trip. Thanks to Skyscannaer, I mean SS.
SS: So here are your best deals: Apartment for 6 days at Barcelona (Bed and Beach Barcelona Guesthouse) : INR 18,891. At Madrid (Hostal Commercial) for INR 5,571. That brings your total stay cost at INR 24,462.
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| Skyscanner – The Best deals on accommodations |
BJ: That’s too good . Can’t wait for my car rentals !!!
SS: Here they are, BJ. A Volkswagon Polo for 9 days would cost us INR 14,488.
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| Skyscanner – The Best Car Deal |
BJ: If I add a decent usage of 350 litres of gas @ .77 Euros/litre, I’d be in a need of 270 euros of fuel cost. That is INR 22680. That means all the heads clubbed together would sum up to INR 99,848. That’s amazing SS !!!! I never knew that travel could be so easy and economical. All credits to you Skyscanner
BJ : All crredddiiiittttts to you skyscanner. Envelope??
Mom: BJ!! , BJ ??? what have you been murmuring last night? Anyways one envelope has been delivered for you. It states: ‘For your Spanish Trip, from your friend, Skyscanner’.
BJ: Can’t believe my dream has come true.
Mom: What ?
BJ: I’ve realized one thing today that Dreams come true, Mom.
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