The Cranky Camper takes a mini-road trip to the south of France. In this post, we explore the city of Perpignan located in the Pyrenees-Orientales region of France. Photos from the Palais des Rois de Majorque, along with views of the city itself showcase the historic beauty of the town. Bonus recipe for patatas bravas at the end of the post.
Category: Opinion
Burgled in Barcelona and Other Lessons Learned
With raw feeling and a touch of humor, the Cranky Camper shares her experiences with being robbed abroad, along with other lessons learned.
Catalonia, Spain
The first in a five-part series, the Cranky Camper introduces our adventures in the sunny Catalonia region of Spain and southern France during the Christmas holidays.
Praying for Prague
Trigger warning: Gun violence and vicarious trauma The Cranky Camper reflects on the tragedy at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. On the afternoon of December 21, 2023, a troubled student walked into the Philosophy Faculty and fired on students and staff as well as visitors to Jan Palach Square.
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.
