This post is for August 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. August is the peak of the Summer and the heat is intense. There is no way around it. But the good news is that it is probably the best time to enjoy city festivals with… Read More
Free Tours in Spain: the best local companies
Free Tours are a fantastic way to get an introduction to a city. The guides are friendly, knowledgeable and fun and they go out of their way to help visitors with recommendations to make their stay a memorable one. Nowadays you can find them all over the world so, as you can imagine, Free Tours… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in June 2019
This post is for June 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. Visiting Barcelona in June means warm weather, long days and fun nights. Summer is just around the corner so you can expect a lot of visitors around. Maybe getting a seat in a terrace is… Read More
Night of the Museums: Barcelona Free Museums Day 2019
This post is for the Night of the Museums 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. One of my favourite nights of the year in Barcelona is fast approaching: The Night of the Museums. This free late night viewing of exhibitions is not only exclusive to my… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in May 2019
This post is for May 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. May is the month when the beautiful warm weather definitely settles in Barcelona. It is a fantastic time to visit the city for those who can’t take the Summer heat. Being the peak of Spring… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in April 2019
This post is for April 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. April marks the beginning of Spring and I can’t think of a better time to visit Barcelona. This year, the Easter holidays are in March so it will be a fairly quiet month in terms… Read More
Free Things to do in Barcelona: the complete guide
Barcelona is a wonderful place to visit. Architecture is stunning, history seeps out of every corner and we have the sea and the mountains on our doorstep. However, lately the prices have risen steeply for accommodation and sightseeing. Don’t panic! It is still possible to visit us without breaking the bank. I have prepared The Ultimate… Read More
Easter in Barcelona 2019: the local traditions
This post is for Easter 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. One quirky little thing you will notice walking around Barcelona are dried woven leaves hanging from the balconies. What are these brown husks and why are they here? It is all related to the Easter… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in March 2019
This post is for March 2018. The new article with the 2019 events will be published a few weeks beforehand. March is a fantastic month to come to Barcelona. Weather is starting to warm up and it is still fairly quiet until Easter arrives. If you are visiting Barcelona during the Easter week, you will… Read More
Traditional food in Barcelona: typical Catalan dishes
When visiting Barcelona, one of the highlights is the food. Not only Catalonia is a beautiful region but also boasts some of the best gourmet delicacies in Spain. Typical food in Barcelona is quite different from what you might have in mind if you have tried traditional dishes in other parts of the country. If… Read More
