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Paella Party in Historic Barcelona

The Cranky Campers explore the historic city of Barcelona in the Catalonia region of northern Spain- and learn how to make paella and sangria. Included at the end of this article is a recipe for vegetarian paella.

beaches, Camping, Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Food, Hiking, Historic Sites, Holidays, Outdoors, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Wine, Wine and Drink, Writing

Where Sand Meets Sea: the Costa Brava

The sunny shores of Baeleric Sea, part of the Mediterranean, enjoy relatively mild weather, even late in the year. The Cranky Camper visits the Costa Brava, Spain's northern 'rough coast.' At the end of this post is a bonus recipe for sangria.

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Save Me San Francisco

San Francisco, California is a vibrant city full of history, culture, and famed landmarks. Despite the current economic climate, San Francisco is still a popular destination. In this post, I share my latest adventure, exploring the city with colleagues while on a work-related trip.

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Spokane, Washington

In the fifth and final post of the 2023 Summer Road Trip Series, the Cranky Camper family visits Spokane, Washington. This post covers the Spokane Riverfront Park, a Spokane Indians game at Avista Stadium, and some effects of an active 2023 wildfire season.

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Road Trip Canada: A Trek Across Southern British Columbia

This fourth post in our 2023 Summer Road Trip series is a journey through southern British Columbia, traversing the scenic province from Vancouver to the U.S. border crossing at Cristina Lake. The Cranky Camper also discovers what a closed border crossing looks like and reflects on lessons learned.