The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) showcases the state’s history of attracting newcomers from early explorers to recent immigrants, as well as chronicling the lives of the native people who were here before them. OMCA also presents California’s influence in the world, significant events, art, and natural sciences. There’s something for everybody — native Californians, newcomers, and visitors.
Barcelona’s Block of Discord

Passeig de Gràcia is Barcelona’s grand avenue of elegant shops, upscale hotels and Moderniste architectural gems exuding the Eixample district’s “la rauxa i el seny” design culture…..What came as more of a surprise was Illa de la Discòrdia.
Scary in Spain

Featured Museum: A Dalinian Experience

Flavors of Catalonia

Roses on the Mediterranean
Snapshots from Madrid

Last week, I shared several photographs of my first afternoon in Girona, Spain that I hope gave you a flavor of the city. For this week’s Travel Photo Thursday, I’m posting several photos from my brief, but eventful time in Madrid. I had only one day to get a taste of the city, but it was a day full of diverse experiences