7 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Park Güell [Local’s Guide]

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Park Güell [Local’s Guide]

Whether you are itching to visit Gaudí architectural delights, seeking some oxygen away from the buzz of the city center, or simply looking for killer views of the city, Park Güell is well worth a visit! That said, I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not the most straightforward attraction in Barcelona. While its…

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting the Sagrada Familia

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting the Sagrada Familia

Let me be blunt: La Sagrada Familia is not optional on your Barcelona itinerary. Unless you’ve got a deep, lifelong aversion to architecture, churches, or joy itself, this is one of those once-in-a-lifetime buildings you’ll kick yourself for skipping. After visiting Barcelona four times, I’ve experienced both the disappointment of missing out on visiting the Sagrada…

Vegan & Vegetarian Barcelona: Restaurant Guide from a Barcelona Local

Barcelona, you’ve come a long way, baby. When I first came to town, being a vegetarian wasn’t easy at all.  Locals would often ask me questions that seemed for all the world to have been plucked straight from the mouth of a grandpa in a 1980’s sitcom: “So, you don’t eat meat? Not even chicken?” …

The 5 Best Montserrat Wine Tours from Barcelona

The 5 Best Montserrat Wine Tours from Barcelona

Barcelona is a lively city with so many incredible sides to it, but if you have extra time, I strongly suggest getting out of the city and exploring a bit more of the Catalonian surroundings. Whether that’s taking a day trip to lovely Girona or Besalú or exploring the mountainous area of Montserrat and its…

10 Epic Gaudí Buildings in Barcelona: Map + List of Best Sites

10 Epic Gaudí Buildings in Barcelona: Map + List of Best Sites

Perhaps no architect in the world is identified with one city as much as Antoni Gaudí is with Barcelona. His iconic style gives the city much of its unique character, and it’s impossible to talk about its architectural history without paying tribute to his work His works are dotted throughout the city – both world-famous…

The 15 Best Cafes to Work at in Barcelona: Coworking & Laptop-Friendly!

The 15 Best Cafes to Work at in Barcelona: Coworking & Laptop-Friendly!

If you are looking to get some work done in Barcelona, rest assured: there are plenty of start-ups, co-working spaces and – what we’re covering in this blog post – work-friendly cafés in Barcelona.  The phrase “Barcelona doesn’t have enough cafés” has never been uttered in human history. The good news is that pretty much…

Barcelona in December: Fun Things to Do & Christmas Traditions!

Barcelona in December: Fun Things to Do & Christmas Traditions!

We might associate Barcelona with sun, sea and sangría… but Barcelona is such a fantastic all-round city that visiting Barcelona in December isn’t a bad idea at all! You can still enjoy the vast majority of the city’s delights, and you can also get a flavor of Catalonia’s very particular Christmas festivities! Even better, a…