Barcelona – Just My Type

Barcelona – Just My Type. Museu del Ferrocarril de Catalunya, Vilanova I El Geltrú, Spain. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Our recent trip to Barcelona and the Penedes wine region on magazine assignments was focused on Cava and Catalan food. But when we went to the Centro de Interpretación de Cava in Sant Sadurni D’Anoia, my attention turned to design and type for a while. As our small group started playing with the touch-screen applications on … Read more

Our Bite Sized Barcelona and Catalunya Culinary Guide

Our Bite Sized Barcelona and Catalunya Culinary Guide. Niño Viejo, Barcelona. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Our bite sized Barcelona and Catalunya culinary guide covers the best of our eating experiences of our recent trip, from the best cava sipping spots and wineries with tasting rooms and cellar doors to the best market walks, tapas bar hops, and restaurants in Barcelona and Catalunya. Beguiling Barcelona and its beautiful Catalan countryside tantalised our … Read more

Social Travel, Local Travel and the Deregulation of the Travel Industry

Social Travel and the Deregulation of the Travel Industry. Barcelona tourist protest banner, Spain. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Social travel and the deregulation of the travel industry has resulted in overtourism in some of our favourite cities in the world, and it’s been on my mind a lot since our recent trip to Barcelona, where we witnessed local protests against overtourism, illegal holiday rentals and anti-social behaviour. Recent events in Barcelona have had … Read more

Take a Peek: Terence Carter Photography Portfolio Website

Terence Carter Photography Portfolio Website. Copyright © 2022 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Of all the tasks a pro photographer has to perform these days, editing a photography portfolio has to rank as the most difficult. Take my word for it. And go and take a peek at the new Terence Carter Photography portfolio website. While the work of a pro photographer involves an infinite array of challenges, including long days … Read more

Monday Memories: Greeting the Locals at Beng Mealea

Local man at Beng Mealea, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Like I always say, knowing a little of the local language goes a long way when asking a person for a portrait. I like to think that’s how I managed to capture such a generous smile from this guy at Beng Mealea temple outside of Siem Reap in Cambodia. Literally just a few minutes after I took last … Read more