Neil Edward Schlecht is a freelance writer based in northwestern Connecticut. His first exposure to Spain was teaching English for a summer at Col.legi Sant Ignasi in Barcelona. He returned to the Catalan capital just before the 1992 Olympics and spent most of the decade there, working on social and economic development projects for the European Union and later as a contributing writer for a Spanish art and antiques magazine. He is the author of more than a dozen travel guides to spots around the world, including Mallorca & Menorca Day by Day, Frommer's Peru, and Buenos Aires Day by Day. But little motivates him like the chance to discover new restaurants, wines, and cycling routes in Spain.

15 Favorite Moments. 1 The Best Full-Day Tours. The Best in One Day. The Best in Two Days. The Best in Three Days. 2 The Best Special-Interest Tours. Modernista Barcelona. Ciutat Vella: Ancient Barcelona. Barcelona for Modern-Art Lovers. Barcelona for Design & Architecture Fans. Gourmet Barcelona. Barcelona with Kids. 3 The Best Neighborhood Walks. La Rambla. Barri Gotic. La Ribera. L'Eixample. 4 The Best Shopping. Shopping Best Bets. Barcelona Shopping A to Z. 5 The Great Outdoors. Montjuic. Parc de la Ciutadella. The Waterfront. Barcelona by Bike. 6 The Best Dining. Dining Best Bets. Barcelona Restaurants A to Z. 7 The Best Nightlife. Nightlife Best Bets. Barcelona Nightlife A to Z. 8 The Best Arts & Entertainment. Arts & Entertainment Best Bets. Barcelona Arts & Entertainment A to Z. 9 The Best Lodging. Lodging Best Bets. Barcelona Hotels A to Z. 10 The Best Day Trips & Excursions. Montserrat. Sitges. Girona. L'Emporda & Costa Brava. The Savvy Traveler. Before You Go. Getting There. Getting Around. Fast Facts. Barcelona: A Brief History. Barcelona's Architecture. Useful Phrases. Recommended Spanish Wines. Index.