Every now and then some random organization or individuals come up with a ranking of some sort for the world’s best something or the other. This time we hear this list from the World Economic Forum which has come up with a list based on 90 criteria which include: infrastructure, …
Iberia Business Lisbon – Madrid The flight from Lisbon to Madrid was just 45 minutes, but Iberia served breakfast even on this short flight over. I tried saying no, but the FA insisted that I have a look at what was on offer, which included an omelette, a small baguette, …
The Real Alcazar of Seville is a stunning example of both Muslim and Christian architecture and the history of the Spanish state. It was here that Columbus first met Isabella and Ferdinand seeking their support for his expeditions and discovery of the ‘new world’. However, the palace and gardens are best known as …
After checking into the W Barcelona, we headed out on brief excursion through the streets of Barcelona.
Our taxi ride from Barcelona Airport to the W Barcelona was a quick 25 minutes, and cost 30 Euros. If you are traveling alone, you may find the Aerobus to be a cheaper option between the two.
Our flight from Madrid to Barcelona was pretty much your ordinary European business class flight where a seat is blocked off in the middle. I’m not going to bother providing pictures of the seat because those are dime in a dozen. Instead this will be a slightly different post with the …
Unfortunately our terrific stay in Madrid had to end at some point. Luckily it wasn’t the end of our trip! I was really excited to see how Barcelona would compare to the Spanish Capital. I would normally prefer the train between the two cities, but those fares were exorbitantly high, …
After our comfortable train ride from Seville, we took a cab to the hotel and I hit the sack, while my parents went out for dinner. It was an early bedtime, but I found myself awake early the next morning, ready for a morning stroll.
After dropping our bags at the hotel, and watching the sunset our balcony, we decided to head out for an evening stroll on the streets of Seville. The Old Town of Seville is considered to be one of the largest in Europe and contains 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Alcazar, …
We at Grabamile have wanted to put up a comprehensive list of hotels with great views for a long time now. Am I the only one to hear the absurdity of the word “comprehensive” in that statement? There is no way we can stay at all the hotels in all …
