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Half a century before the first Disneyland in the world built (1955), Gaudi had already envisioned a themed park experience – Park Guell. Designed by Antoni Gaudi, Park Güell was a project that took 14 years to be constructed, beginning in 1900. Which means, more than 100 years ago from now, Gaudi already had this park’s vision, for Barcelona visitors. The difference is, Park Guell was originally intended to be private property for rich people. That didn’t take off according to plans, somehow. In 1922, the City Council purchased Park Güell and opened it as a municipal park in 1926. Park Güell is such an artistic park! A colorful, creative and artistic place, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.  Park Güell  offers impressive vantage points with splendid views of the sea and the Plain of Barcelona. You need to see it! Park Güell was designed to feature four broad themes. Did you know that? I didn’t! The 4 themes were meant to be experienced progressivel...

It was to my delight to notice Madrid’s street signs while exploring the city centre. Different from the predictable, name-only signs in cities and countries, these are hand-painted ceramic tiles . Typically composed within 9 or 12 tiles, you will see the name of the alley or street, as well as illustrations that indicate special meanings. They are definitely representative of something which I would be happy to read up all about – such as Puerta Del Sol’s sign is a depiction of the historic view of the square. Once I spotted a sign, I could not help keeping a constant lookout for more! I could not find the history of these arty street signs. If you know the history, feel free to share them here! Credits: Carlos Delgado. Licensed under Creative Commons — Additonal information references: Gabriel Montoro | Amelia Says Hola

The picturesque country of New Zealand offers some breath-taking sights on every turn. A great way to truly explore the magnificence that this country has to offer is to opt to drive around its most popular tourist attractions. One of the best drives to consider during your time here is the one between Christchurch and Lake Tekapo. Driving to Lake Tekapo from Christchurch The approximate distance between the two destinations is 220 km and the drive takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. However, if you are looking for a scenic adventure, it is best to opt for a  car rental in Christchurch  and drive through Darfield on State Highway No. 77. While this route may take a little longer, the changing scenery on the two-lane rural road is well worth the additional time. What to Expect on the Way This route allows you to cross the Canterbury Plains that are flat and full of endless fields of wheat. However, before you know it, you will go through patches of greener land before you start getting ...