Europe in the Spring
New year, new trip! In February the crowds are away, weather is more mild. I’m guessing the Spring is an…
Day 1 – Exploring JFK
Time to fly. SAN – JFK – Barcelona Before getting to Barcelona there’s a quick layover in NYC. Why just…
Day 2 – Barcelona arrival and boarding the ship
If you’ve ever wanted to cruise out of Europe, by far the easiest city to leave from is Barcelona. It’s…
Day 3 – Marseille
If you were to dream up what a French Mediterranean port would look like it is easily Marseilles. Not a…
Day 4 – Genoa
During my research of the trip I couldn’t find much about Genoa. Turns out that’s for a reason. You have…
day 5 – Rome
Monday’s in February is a great time to visit Rome. A long 1.5hr drive each way gets you from the…
Day 6 – Palermo
Home of what was the original Italian mafia, Palermo is a city rich with history, stunning beauty, delicious food and…
Day 7 – Valletta
One would think, a small island in the middle of the Med couldn’t possibly have much history. Oh but you’d…
Day 8 – Barcelona
One of the main reasons you come to Barcelona is a visit to La Familia. The building is nearly complete…
Day 9 – Barcelona
One more day before heading home. A little time to explore a few churches, eat some great food and enjoy…