WHAT BARCELONA PEOPLE DO INSTEAD OF HALLOWEEN In most cultures human beings have dedicated one day of the year to the memory of their deceased. Some of these festivities are as colorful as the Mexican Día de los muertos, famous all over the world. In Catalonia, with a strong Catholic influence, the dead are worshiped …
WHAT TO SEE IN THE SANTS DISTRICT Sants in Barcelona is a great example of what locals call “the real Barcelona”. No big monuments or museums to visit there: just buildings where people live, streets and plazas with businesses, offices and schools where daily life happens. The origin of the neighborhood is tied to the …
GREAT COFFEE TABLE BOOKS ON BARCELONA Do you love displaying travel coffee table books at home? Coffee table books are a beautiful way to decorate the house, and provide moments of relax, beauty and joy, plus lots of interesting conversation opportunities. Specially when you have guests at home, they can be a wonderful ice breaker. So …
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR 3 DAYS IN BARCELONA If you are planning to have 3 full days in Barcelona, you are a lucky one! You will have enough time to get a good understanding of the city layout and visit the top sites, and go back home thinking you really mastered …
THERE ARE OUTDOOR MARKETS IN BARCELONA FOR EVERYONE – DISCOVER THE ONE FOR YOU! When people think about Barcelona, they usually think about soccer, museums, public art, theaters, historic monuments and its nightlife. Yet, what many tourists ignore is the importance of outdoor markets as part of the culture of Barcelona. Everyone who lives in …
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ANTONI GAUDI WORKS BEYOND BARCELONA Everyone comes to Barcelona to see the architecture of Antoni Gaudi. But what many ignore is that he also worked outside of the city, leaving some unique projects that remind hidden gems for most travelers. From unfinished churches, to mountain gardens, from industrial facilities to private homes for the wealthy. …
STRANGE FOODS FROM SPAIN We do have some strange recipes in Spain, and we already started discussing it in a previous post in our blog. But we thought there was more to be shared, and that’s why today we are adding a second part to it. Because there are two ways to travel: staying in …
HOW TO SEE BARCELONA IN TWO DAYS EFFICIENTLY Today we are continuing with our series to help you plan your Barcelona sightseeing in the most efficient way, no matter how long will you be in town. Last month we covered what to do if you only had one day in town. Today we’ll discuss what to …
LAST TEAM INTERVIEW – MARTA, THE BOSS During 2018 I’ve been releasing interviews to our team of tour guides, approximately once a month. I hope it’s helped you getting to know these wonderful women (and some men) better. Do you have a favorite yet? Then wait, because a bit late but I’m finally publishing my …
CARNIVAL IN BARCELONA Carnival in Barcelona is not called Mardi Gras. We call it Carnestoltes in Catalan or Carnaval in Spanish, and it is traditionally celebrated the week before Lent. However, the origins of Carnival seem to date as far back as the Roman times and their festivals, later on integrated in the Christian calendar …