Studying in a city like Barcelona can be a life-changing experience for so many reasons because it is an international city that is modern and forward-thinking but still has echoes of the past around...
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Good reasons to get a library card in Barcelona
Imagine having a card that not only gives you access to free books, music and movies, but also gets you discounts and access to places and events all over Barcelona. Sounds pretty good, right? Well...
Barcelona Diving: Buying The Essentials And Learning How To Dive
The Costa Brava – literally “rough coast” in Spanish – is one of the best diving destinations in Spain and the whole of Europe. Stretching from the small Catalan town of...
Where to play bingo in Barcelona
Barcelona is a city full of many different activities to enjoy, from running, swimming and surfing, to more relaxing activities such as sunbathing on the beach, reading in the park or practising...
Where to Donate Books in Barcelona?
If you’re like most people in Barcelona then you’re probably finding yourself constantly short on space and storage. If you’re cleaning out your apartment and getting rid of some...
Can You Work in Barcelona if You Don’t Speak Spanish?
The two official languages in Barcelona are Spanish and Catalan. But what if you only speak English? Can you even get a job in Barcelona? You are dying to live and work in this amazing city (and who...
What are CCCB’s working hours?
CCCB stands for Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona, or in English, Barcelona’s Contemporary Culture Center. The venue, which was created in the 1980s, showcases a series of...
How to buy tickets to MNAC?
The National Museum of Catalan Art or MNAC is one of the most important museums in all of Catalonia, featuring works by a great number of locals artists and some international artists as well...
How to Get Your Boating License in Barcelona
One of Barcelona’s greatest attractions is its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea where you can partake in many different aquatic activities and take in some sun at the...
How to get to Poble Espanyol
Poble Espanyol is an interesting open-air museum and the fourth most visited attraction in Barcelona. Created for the International Exposition of 1929, the venue features hundreds of constructions...
