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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
