For those of you wanting to spend the day with the family playing a little bit of golf, or if you would like to learn the basics, here is some information on where you can find the best family...
Leisure and Culture
What to do and where to go in Catalonia
Catalonia, one of Spain’s 17 autonomous regions, is already well-known as home to the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, the mighty mountain ranges of the Pyrenees as well as where the sea gently...
Parc Güell From a New, Serene Perspective
Parc Güell seems to be slightly overlooked even as a tourist destination here in Barcelona, likely due to it’s distant standing up in the beautiful Carmel Hills, overlooking the cultural and...
The current state of Catalan politics
The Catalonian independence movement is strong in Barcelona, stemming from the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s dictatorship, but Catalans are divided about whether they wish to separate from Spain...
10 of the best spots for art in Barcelona
Barcelona is renowned for its art, most notably the work of the incredible Antoni Gaudí. Whilst its fair to say that the Gaudí Museum and Park Güell are very impressive, there is plenty more...
Escape the city – the best hideaways of Barcelona
Barcelona is the kind of a city that never sleeps, which is usually a positive thing. However, at times, the urban rhythm may feel like a burden – especially if you live in an area where you...
Intercambio – learn Spanish the fun (and cheap) way
The need to learn foreign languages in a cheap, fun and interactive way has created much popularity for language exchange events, or as they are called in Spanish, intercambio. These events involve...
The Natural Side of Barcelona, Collserola Mountains
If you’ve ever been to Monistrol Montserrat, a beautiful mountain range outside of Barcelona, you’ll know that it’s quite a long ride. For those who hate long journeys, there is a...
Barcelona is a Shopper’s Dream
Although sun and fun are the main reasons for visiting Barcelona, the endless stream of tourists coming to the city includes many who are here for shopping. The city has a magnificent selection of...
The best bookstores in Barcelona
For an English-speaker or an expat not fully familiar with Spanish – or the other language so important in this city, namely Catalan – it may come as a small surprise that so many books...
