The new king of Spain King Felipe VI was officially sworn on the 19th of June. His father Juan Carlos, who was instrumental in the end of Franco’s dictatorship less than 50 years ago, handed Filipe...
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Is Marijuana Legal in Barcelona?
If you like to smoke a little spliff, roll a nice blunt or enjoy the occasional marijuana joint, the “marijuana association in Barcelona”, “cannabis clubs”, or “coffee shops” are your...
Barcelona – An Insider’s Top Tips
Bicing is the best Getting about Barcelona is relatively simple with a great network of public transport. However the bike hire scheme for residents is excellent, extremely cheap (€45.11/year...
Essential Notions of Spanish to Survive in Barcelona
When you’re in a foreign country for a while working, on vacation, or studying, you would have different needs regarding the use you will give the native language, but you’re always going...
Entrance Fees in Barcelona
Barcelona has so many sites that are worth visiting, it can be difficult to choose where to start or decide which places to visit and which places to skip. One particular piece of information that...
Barcelona’s Monthly Weather Averages
If you live in Barcelona, Spain, plan to move there, or are planning a vacation or visit, it is always great to know what the best months to visit are according to their expected weather...
Pickpockets in Barcelona: Watch Your Pockets!
It is no secret to anyone that many of the countries in Europe are facing financial hardship, and Spain is no exception. If you’re planning on a holiday or extended stay, whether at a hostel or in...
SH Experiences: our clients give their opinion
We deny the statement “doesn’t matter what they say about us while they are talking”, and we want everyone that stay in one of our apartments in Barcelona, have something good to...
Barcelona newspapers in english
Did you know you can read most major Spanish newspapers, including the well known El Pais, in English? Spain’s top media manage to keep an English version online for their worldwide audience. In...
Free Wifi locations in Barcelona
Having an Internet connection is increasingly indispensable to perform tasks that relate to your studies or your work. But it’s not always possible, especially if you visit Barcelona for some...
