Barcelona has no shortage of great restaurants and cafés, but also an abundance of grocery stores and supermarkets. Of course, not all of them are created equal and you could easily spend a small...
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The best beers to buy from supermarkets in Barcelona
One thing I miss as a British expat living in Barcelona is being able to buy good quality ales in supermarkets. In British supermarkets there are always a wide array of ales, from hoppy IPA’s to...
Barcelona’s Best Florists
With three great rain showers shaking off the very last of the leaves in Barcelona, we think it’s safe to say winter is really here. It’s around now that we are beginning to miss that lush, green...
Expat Sighting: Getting to know the Different Types
Are you an explorer, keen to see the world? Are you considering moving abroad because you were sent there on an expat assignment, or are you of a global mindset and perspective? There are various...
Don’t waste, donate
Donate clothes There are a couple of famous organizations that accept clothes donation, like Humana, Cáritas and others which have containers around town where people can deposit unwanted clothing...
Best places for people watching in Barcelona
People watching is the act of spending time idly observing people in a public place, and Barcelona is the ideal place to do it! Why? Because this city is full of wonderful squares, ramblas and public...
The Best Meetups in Barcelona
If you’re familiar with Meetup and have recently arrived in Barcelona, you’re in for a treat. If you’re a Meetup newbie, fear not. Meetup, a mega network of localized groups, allows you to...
Donate hair in Barcelona
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” says the famous English proverb. Of course, in this case, we are not talking about trash but something very precious: hair...
Where to wash your clothes in Barcelona
Here at ShBarcelona, we know how much of hassle it is to have to move and look for a new room or an apartment. So if you happen to find the place of your dreams but you are worried because it...
The English side of Barcelona
Barcelona is a city that welcomes people from all over the world. Those who are English speakers will find that is easy to make new friends and to find a variety of services that will ake their life...
