Lets start with BARCELONA

España, the country where Campers and Zara is second nature. When stepping into Barcelona, bare in mind that it is very close to the Mediterranean sea where the weather is blissful in the winter and a scorcher in summer.

DONT MISS:

If you plan to visit the 1992 Olympic stadium close to the arch (it seems that this arch appears in every big city), do not forget to check out the Barcelona Pavilion, which lies before the entrance to the stadium. This beautiful pavilion is designed by the architect genius Mies Van de Rohe. With a quick rundown of Mies, this building is known for its simple floor plan and simple aesthetics where if you were to stand from a point of the pavilion, you are able to view all aspects and space of this building.

Note to self **this building is known as a haven for architects. If you're not really into art and architecture, just think of it as how modern this building looks, even in the year 2009, guess when it was built.. 1929!!**

Do check out the area where the museum of Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona is located. Not only is this museum worth checking out, but the area is very unique and filled with goodies to explore and enjoy! Just walk into any bar or tapas place, you wont be disappointed! As I've been told by the locals in which I truly believe, 'this is the coolest area in BCN, majority of the people here are art students so hence the graffiti everywhere' (ok they didn't use the word hence, but you get what i mean).

Go for a wander and also look out for the Camper store and Casa de Camper (Campers own boutique hotel!!)

For shoppers: Check out La Roca Village, which is located in the east of Barcelona. You have to take the metro to Fabra i Puig and take a bus from here to La roca, the bus is a Sagalés bus. In La roca they sell high brands for 1/3 of the price!! if you are lucky like me, you will be able to purchase 3 mandarina duck laptop bags for under 250Euros!


One more thing, if you are there during the football season, definitely check out FC Barcelona play at Camp Nou, even if your not really a football fan, like myself, you will still be in aura!!

The Dont's in Barcelona:
Keep in mind that Barcelona is in the South of Europe (THE ROBBERIES). As much as I love Spain, DONT TRUST ANYONE!!!!!! If your a small asian girl like me, it cries out TOURIST!!! so girls hold on to your bags and make sure that your bag does not have an easy opening... and men dont keep your wallet in your back pocket, that is the first place pick pocketers will look!! Dont help anyone if they require help, dont give out directions NOTHING!! I know it might sound harsh, but I have been in this situation so many times where I now know what to look for, so beware!!! Dont make me say 'I told you so!'