My oh my, I do like a challenge, and picking just 10 of the best things to do in Barcelona is a tough one. There are so many amazing attractions and activities in Barcelona that narrowing them all down to just 10 is extremely difficult. However, for you dear reader I have done the best […]
People often ask me “is Barcelona safe?” or “is it safe to travel to Barcelona?”. To reassure visitors to Barcelona, I’ve written this post to explain why Barcelona is safe to visit and share some Barcelona safety tips from living in this beautiful city for five years. Is Barcelona Safe? The first thing I have […]
Barcelona is famous for its beautiful beaches (among other things of course), so while you are in the Catalan capital, why not take advantage and stay at one of the beautiful beach hotels in Barcelona? We’ve picked out our favourite Barcelona beach hotels for you to choose from, including Barcelona hotels with a sea view […]
There are over 100 hostels in Barcelona to choose from, and deciding which is the best Barcelona hostel for you will depend on various factors such as how much you want to spend, where you want to stay in Barcelona, if you prefer party hostels or a chill-out place to get some rest in between […]
Barcelona is a culinary city, there is no doubt about that, and there is some incredible food in Barcelona to enjoy. However, there is also a good chance of choosing to eat somewhere that really isn’t that great, among the busy streets it can be hard to pick out the gems among the frozen paella […]
Castells are the most impressive and fun to watch of the Catalan traditions I’ve come across. Every festival and event in Barcelona and all over Catalonia creates a fantastic excuse for these teams to get together and create incredible human towers, an extraordinary tradition that showcases the strength, balance, and collective effort of the Catalan […]
Girona is a wonderful place to visit, and a great day trip from Barcelona. As there are plenty of things to do in Girona, you could easily spend a whole weekend here, but for this post let’s assume you only have enough time for a day in Girona. How to get to Girona from Barcelona […]
Want to know what to eat in Barcelona? There is some incredible food in Barcelona, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to find it and how to choose from huge menus. So, this Barcelona food guide has some of the tastiest traditional Catalan dishes you MUST try in Barcelona! I’ve included my personal favourite […]
I spent four years living in Barcelona as an expat and loved it! But there are certainly some challenges involved with moving to Barcelona that can cause issues. However, Barcelona is a fabulous city and any of these problems were worth overcoming to enjoy life in Barcelona. Here are five reasons why I loved living […]
La Sagrada Familia is the most famous landmark in Barcelona and a must-see for any visitor to the city. However, a ticket to go inside La Sagrada Familia isn’t cheap, so if you are wondering if the ticket price is worth it, I’ll show you a glimpse of what you can get for your money! […]