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
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
How to skip the lines at the main Barcelona attractions
One of the things I take for granted about living in Barcelona is that the most amazing architecture and monuments are right on my doorstep. I can go and visit them whenever I want, tactically choosing the quietest times of the year and avoiding all the long lines. When you are on your holidays, this… Read More
Taxi prices in Barcelona: a guide to cab etiquette
Barcelona is a very easy city to navigate. Apart from the excellent and easy-to-use metro system, the city is also home to thousands of taxis. As you walk around, you will see a horde of yellow and black cabs driving around the streets stopping to pick people up on the go. Taxis can be easily… Read More
Barcelona cinemas in English: original version movies
One thing that amazed me about Spain when I came here years ago was that all the foreign language programmes and films on TV didn’t have subtitles but were dubbed instead. Unfortunately, this tradition does extend to the movie theatres. Don’t despair, Barcelona, being a cosmopolitan city, does have cinemas that offer films in original… Read More
How to avoid pickpockets in Barcelona’s metro: Safety tips
Barcelona is a very safe place and having lived here for many years I have never felt uneasy or threatened. However, like any big city, we do have pickpockets in Barcelona and the metro provides very nice opportunities for them. To help guard your belongings in the underground, let me give you same safety tips… Read More
Going social with the locals in Barcelona
I remember the early days of the web when there was a bit of a social stigma attached to meeting people over the internet. However, as time moved on and the web evolved, attitudes changed with it. Nowadays, there are safe platforms that open a whole new world of possibilities for socialising and that includes… Read More
