Featured Location: Barcelona

Country: Spain

Capital: Madrid

Climate: Very hot and humid during summer months cooler in the winter

Currency: Peseta

Comparative expense:Drink generally is cheaper especially wine, good food in restaurants was surprisingly good value. For typical Catalan meal go to Madrid - Barcelona specialty is Pan Tomat and a type of black rice dish, excellent meal in Sybaris (near contemporary art museum).

When you're there you'll miss: nada if you are sensible

When you come back you'll miss: All the amazing colours everywhere....... Barcelona is rich in the most amazing architecture and full of bars /restaurants / cafes with vibrant red /blue/black interiors.

Most interesting fact: Gaudi died unknown killed by a street tram. Now the city is famous for his work.

Most important thing to know before going there: Catalan is the main language of the region, however most speak Castillano Spanish, not much English.

Best portrayed in film, fiction or music: Todo sobre mi madre - All about my mother : Pedro Almodovar.

The best memory: Everything.. especially the magical Parque Guell, a mysterious place originally built by Gaudi to be an enclosed community but now it is a park . Best known for the mosaic seats that sweep along the mountain top and over look the city.

The worst memory: Getting a Virgin Express flight there and back.