2025 travel plans

[Flashback]

The metro is super easy and cheap to get around, too. I've stayed all over the city and can't say whether I enjoyed one more than the other to be honest.

I once booked (but only Mrs FB stayed as I had to leave early after the Spanish F1 GP to get back to London for a last minute meeting.....) Fernando, which was a really good location according to Mrs FB in the downtown area. Funky rooms too.
Calle Ferran 31, Barcelona, 08002, ES

 

[Flyfrequently]

Thanks Ron. That is very helpful. What areas would you recommend to stay. I have a few IHG points but not wedded to any hotel scheme in particular.

We also found taxis were cheap - didn't try Uber.
Stayed in Eixample, Hotel Catalonia Eixample 1864 and also on Ave Para-lell at Hotel Barcelona Universal, both easy walking distance to various points of interest - not Montjuic or Park Guell though, took the bus. Chose these hotels mostly for their rooftop pools as we were visiting in June-August @jumpjam

 

[GarrettM]

This doesn't count as a plan yet, more of an early daydream. But we'll see.

Kinda hoping to head to Hiroshima in September/October to see the city's new football stadium. Revisit the Atomic Peace Park and generally just explore a bit. Take the daughter as well if she's keen.

Maybe do a couple days in Osaka since that's the easiest entry point coming from Perth, and a short journey on the train. Dotonbori, the aquarium etc.

 

[drron]

This doesn't count as a plan yet, more of an early daydream. But we'll see.

Kinda hoping to head to Hiroshima in September/October to see the city's new football stadium. Revisit the Atomic Peace Park and generally just explore a bit. Take the daughter as well if she's keen.

Maybe do a couple days in Osaka since that's the easiest entry point coming from Perth, and a short journey on the train. Dotonbori, the aquarium etc.

The stadium is impressive. And the local fans are tops. When I was their an older Australian couple were in front of me heading back towards our shuttle bus. The fellow was very unsteady on his feet. 3 young Hiroshima fans came running to his aid. Got him up and walked either side of him whilst the third was comforting the woman. They took them to the shuttle bus stop. They stayed with them until they were on the bus.
The Stadium is just over the road from Hiroshima Castle. Not too far is Shukkien Gardens which is well worth a visit. was totally destroyed by the bomb so remarkable to see it now.
The stadium is not far from Peace Park so very easy to walk that whole area.

 

[RB001]

This doesn't count as a plan yet, more of an early daydream. But we'll see.
Maybe do a couple days in Osaka since that's the easiest entry point coming from Perth, and a short journey on the train. Dotonbori, the aquarium etc.

Timed right (until 13th October), in Osaka you could catch Expo 2025.