This blog post was originally posted on August 20, 2014, and was updated on November 15, 2017. Planning on brushing up on your Spanish before arriving in Barcelona? If you really want to impress the locals, why not learn a few Catalan phrases? So you’re visiting Barcelona and you’re brushing up on your 8th grade […]
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Typical Souvenirs from Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on March 4, 2015, and was updated on October 12, 2017. Looking for the perfect souvenirs from Barcelona? We’ve got plenty of ideas. If you’re like us, you’ve probably waited until the last minute to hunt down souvenirs from Barcelona for your friends and family back home. You’ve possibly […]
7 Foodie Things to do in Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the best cities in the world for food lovers. Whether you’re the type to splurge on Michelin stars or simply enjoy a good, home cooked meal, there’s foodie fun for everyone in the Catalan capital. You could easily spend your whole trip exploring Barcelona’s incredible gastronomy! Here are seven things to […]
Gracia Neighborhood Festival: La Festa Major de Gracia
The Festa Major de Gracia is a magnificent celebration, held annually in none other than the picturesque village of Gracia. Don’t miss out on a chance to see the magic of the Gracia neighborhood festival in Barcelona. Every August the streets of Gracia come alive with this incredible week-long fiesta that sees the area transformed. […]
Best Bodegas in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on September 27, 2017 and was updated on August 2, 2017. In Spain, the word bodega can mean a lot of things… A winery, a wine cellar, a bar, and in many cases, a wine cellar and a bar. But where are the best bodegas in Barcelona?… Barcelona is packed with […]
5 Places To Sample Vermouth in Seville
Sweet vermouth has long been a pillar of Spanish tradition and, whilst ‘abuelos’ throughout the country have never abandoned their favorite aperitif, in recent years the drink has been enjoying a renaissance all over Spain! You’d be forgiven for immediately associating vermouth with a Dry Martini or Manhattan, but here in Spain this fortified wine is infused […]