Escape in Europe 2026

March 28, 2026

Bitcoin street art in Barcelona.

Colorful street mural on a wooden door showing a footballer in a red and blue jersey raising a fist amid large Bitcoin symbols.

March 28, 2026

Barcelona street scene.

Man in straw hat playing an upright piano outdoors in a Barcelona plaza beneath a bronze equestrian statue.

March 28, 2026

Cathedral of Barcelona.

Barcelona Cathedral Gothic facade with pointed spires rising against blue sky, crowds of tourists gathered on the steps below.

Gothic facade of Barcelona Cathedral with ornate spires and arched entrance, tourists gathered in the plaza below under a blue sky.

March 28, 2026

Gelato break.

Four people smiling and holding gelato cones and cups outside DelaCrem Gelats and Delicies shop

March 28, 2026

Fun stop exploring Gaudi House.

Four people taking a selfie in front of Casa Batllo in Barcelona, showing the buildings colorful mosaic and bone-like facade

Interior courtyard of Casa Batllo looking upward past curved blue-tiled walls diamond-shaped ceramic ornaments and mesh-railed balconies with warm amber-lit windows

Blue diamond-patterned tiled wall at Casa Batllo with distorted reflections of curved wooden windows visible through wavy glass

March 28, 2026

99 Cheesecake is one of Mazie’s absolutely favorite spots in Barcelona. We have to agree! Her favorite is Lotus Crème, Kinder Bueno Blanc Crème, Kataifi.

Three people smiling outside 99 Cheesecake shop in Barcelona, holding cheesecake in branded packaging and spoons.

March 28, 2026

Escape in Europe — Day 14

Mazie’s Barcelona Finale 9:00 AM: Informational session and Barcelona Finale Kickoff (BFK) STOP 1: AirBNB STOP 2: School (COACB Building) STOP 3: Boldú Menu: Bolduman Praliné donut (Nutella for Tyler) or sandwich if you feel like it STOP 4: Arc de Triomf STOP 5: Parc de la …

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March 29, 2026

POAP 7578037 at I passed through Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) in 2026.

Yellow airport sign showing BCN code with plane icon, departures and arrivals labels, and 2026 displayed on a dark bar, set against a cloudy sunset sky.

March 29, 2026

Escape in Europe — Day 15

2:00a Daylight Savings in Spain. Clocks forward an hour. 3:20a Alarm for Tammy and Mazie to get their Vueling VY2478 to Split Croatia 3:40a Tammy and Mazie get taxi to Barcelona Airport. See their websites for potential updates on their week in Croatia! 🇭🇷 Jamie doesn’t really …

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