If you have just arrived in Barcelona, it may interest you to know that Spain is a country of 17 autonomous communities. Catalonia, the autonomous community that has Barcelona as its capital, has...
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Cheapest hotels in Gracia
Gracia’s charming atmosphere makes it a very attractive neighborhood to stay while visiting Barcelona. The name itself means “Grace”. Because it was a self-sufficient and independent...
Make the most of your small space
If you live in Barcelona chances are that you live in a flat, which can sometimes be a challenge to make everything fit. Add in a couple of roommates and you’ve got way too many things and not...
Where to buy shower curtains in Barcelona
There is one place in the house where we go to unwind, get refreshed and perhaps sing a song or two. The bathroom, more than any other part of the home, takes precedence as a location for getting a...
Dog-friendly places in Sant Antoni
Labradors, golden retrievers, poodles, bulldogs and dachshunds – just name a dog breed and you’ll find one lovingly accompanying a human friend along the streets of Barcelona. But with the...
Working as a language assistant
One of the easiest ways to live and work in Spain for young adults is to become a language assistant, or an auxiliar de conversación. For many, this is the easiest way to get a long-term visa and...
Repair Shops in Barcelona
As you walk around Barcelona you may be surprised by all the specialty shops! Everything from fruit shops and bakeries to the most diverse repair shops! In many western countries, repair shops have...
The first dog beach in Barcelona!
We already wrote articles showing you that Barcelona is a dog-friendly city. Now, we are taking things up a notch, announcing the first beach for dogs in Barcelona! On July 19th, Barcelona...
Tinder and Other Ways to Find Love in Barcelona
“So how do you go on dates here?” I asked my friend Natasha, who’s originally from the UK and has been living in Barcelona for the last four years, “Are you on Tinder?” I’m new to this...
Driving schools in Eixample
Don’t have a driver’s license? There s no time like the present! Barcelona has a number of driving schools that can help you learn how to drive, for very affordable prices. Today we will...
