Barcelona

How to visit Barcelona on a Budget – A Local’s Guide to drastically reduce your Barcelona travel cost

Barcelona on a Budget, Sagrada Familia

Apart from Madrid, the Catalan capital Barcelona is probably the most expensive city you can visit in Spain. Nevertheless, a trip to Barcelona can actually happen without breaking the bank. In this article, you will learn how much a trip to Barcelona costs and how to visit Barcelona on a Budget by saving a lot … Read more How to visit Barcelona on a Budget – A Local’s Guide to drastically reduce your Barcelona travel cost

How to get from Barcelona Airport to City Center & back – A Local’s Guide

How to get from Barcelona airport to city center

Almost 8 million people visit the Catalan capital on the northeast coast of Spain annually. With so many arrivals you can certainly imagine that the way from Barcelona airport to the city center must be well developed. And it surely is. There are many ways to get from Barcelona El Prat Airport to the center … Read more How to get from Barcelona Airport to City Center & back – A Local’s Guide

The Ultimate 3 Days Itinerary Barcelona – See Barcelona in 3 Days like a local

Barcelona itinerary, view over Barcelona, Panorama, Barcelona in 3 days

I am living in Barcelona now for more than 4 years now and have probably seen all the famous tourist attractions here (more than once). But since travelers usually don’t have two years to explore the city, I decided to create you an Ultimate 3 Days Itinerary Barcelona. (So, you know what to do in … Read more The Ultimate 3 Days Itinerary Barcelona – See Barcelona in 3 Days like a local

The best way to spend 5 Days in Barcelona – Barcelona Itinerary 5 Days

Barcelona Wochenendtrip, Sagrada Familia

Barcelona is simply an amazing and absolutely unique city. After more than 3 years of living in the in Barcelona, I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else in the world. And still, I have the feeling that I haven’t seen it all yet. The capital of Catalonia is full of surprises. But what if you only … Read more The best way to spend 5 Days in Barcelona – Barcelona Itinerary 5 Days

Barcelona Scams – How to successfully avoid Pickpockets & Tourist Scams

Barcelona Scams and pickpockets, street in Barcelona

Barcelona is simply a beautiful city – but with many tourists also come many pickpockets. Meanwhile, Barcelona is even known as the City of Pickpockets – a really sad title. When I recently had to go to the German Consulate of Barcelona for a document which we needed for our upcoming wedding, I was shocked … Read more Barcelona Scams – How to successfully avoid Pickpockets & Tourist Scams

Skip the Line Sagrada Familia, Barcelona & Everything you need to know about your visit

Ticket Sagrada Familia Eintritt, Barcelona

The Sagrada Família belongs to Barcelona like the Brandenburg Gate to Berlin or the Colosseum to Rome. Every year thousands of visitors get here to see this famous attraction for themselves. And not only from the outside, this masterpiece by Gaudí is a real highlight – it’s also worth to have a look at from … Read more Skip the Line Sagrada Familia, Barcelona & Everything you need to know about your visit

Best Itinerary for One Day in Barcelona -See Barcelona in a day like a local

Barcelona in a day itinerary, Park Güell, view, One day in Barcelona

I can not emphasize enough what a wonderful city Barcelona is. No wonder I have been living in the Catalan capital for almost 3 years now. And still, I discover something new every time I leave the house. You can spend months or even years here without getting bored. But what if you have only … Read more Best Itinerary for One Day in Barcelona -See Barcelona in a day like a local

How to spend a great day in Sant Cugat – Barcelona Day Trip to Sant Cugat de Valles

A day trip to Sant Cugat de Valles from Barcelona

Barcelona is just a great city and always worth a visit. What many do not know is that there are wonderful sights in the immediate vicinity of the Catalan capital as well. One of these destinations near Barcelona is just 17 km from the city – Sant Cugat del Vallès. This beautiful place offers the … Read more How to spend a great day in Sant Cugat – Barcelona Day Trip to Sant Cugat de Valles

The best places to stay in Barcelona – Best Neighborhoods for every Budget

Die beste Barcelona Unterkunft, Nachbarschaften in Barcelona, Hotels

Although Barcelona is not a huge city in terms of area, it can make a big difference in which of the Barcelona neighborhoods you are staying and how your Barcelona accommodation is equipped. In this guide we would like to introduce you to the most beautiful and popular neighborhoods in Barcelona with their special features, … Read more The best places to stay in Barcelona – Best Neighborhoods for every Budget

The best Unusual Things to do in Barcelona – Written by a local

Unique things to do in Barcelona, Insider tips from a local

Lately, while surfing the web, I’ve come across some of those Unusual things to do in Barcelona – Articles where self-proclaimed “locals” who spent 3 months in town for an Erasmus, reveal the supposedly totally secret Unique experiences in Barcelona – about 99% of those posts start with Bunkers del Carmel. Yes, the bunkers are … Read more The best Unusual Things to do in Barcelona – Written by a local

The absolute best Day Trips from Barcelona – 19 Amazing Catalonia Destinations

Day Trips from Barcelona, Catalonia Destinations

When visiting Barcelona keep in mind that the Catalan capital is full of many more amazing places besides Barcelona. From stunning beaches to lovely Mediterranean cost towns and medieval cities near Barcelona worth visiting. There are many Catalonia destinations that deserve much more attention. I asked some of my fellow travel bloggers about their favorite … Read more The absolute best Day Trips from Barcelona – 19 Amazing Catalonia Destinations

What NOT to do in Barcelona – Barcelona Travel Fails to avoid

What not to do in Barcelona, Barcelona Travel fails

Barcelona is a destination that gets more popular every year and you can see that being reflected in the city image of the Catalan metropolis. When many tourists visit the same place, there are usually things to avoid. In Barcelona lately, you can find many pickpockets and even some scams taking place against tourists. That’s … Read more What NOT to do in Barcelona – Barcelona Travel Fails to avoid