Archive for April, 2009

  • by mpowell

    Who doesn’t like a good old-fashioned IMAX film? That’s right: nobody. Everyone loves IMAX. We’re crazy for it because it blows our minds; it’s like a roller-coaster for the soul. Valencia’s IMAX is found in arguably the coolest building of the City Arts and Sciences: the Hemisferic (location). The theater is the pupil of the [...]

  • by mpowell

    2nd Place 2008 Ranking: 5th Place “Una noche en la ópera” Plaza del Pilar may have finished in 2nd place, but this tremendous monument was undoubtedly the people’s champion. Over and over, we heard people say things like “I can’t believe Pilar didn’t win”, “Obvious that Pilar deserved it”, “A disgrace”. And we agree wholeheartedly. [...]

  • by mpowell

    Tucked into the passageway of Dr. Serra on the eastern side of the Plaza de Toros, you might happen across the little Museo Taurino (location). Even if you just have 15 minutes to spare, it’s worth ducking inside. 15 minutes because the museum is tiny, worth it because it’s free. We went earlier this week [...]

  • by valencia blog

    -UPDATE!!!! This Company is actually cheaper: Decode Car Hire When we went to Alcoy for the Christian and Moors Festival, we decided to rent a car. While researching for the best deal, we came across BCO (Booking Centre Online). They offer the best prices you’d probably be able to find, if you’re looking to rent [...]

  • by mpowell

    One of the largest buildings in Valencia’s insane City of Arts & Sciences is the Prince Felipe Science Museum (location). Like many science museums, this is designed for kids, offering a lot of hands-on activities. Too bad it sucks. Our visit to the science museum was one of the more disappointing experiences we’ve had since [...]


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