{"id":67913,"date":"2016-05-19T10:00:28","date_gmt":"2016-05-19T08:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=67913"},"modified":"2021-10-13T18:08:24","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T16:08:24","slug":"move-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/move-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Move to Barcelona Even if You Don&#8217;t Know A Single Person"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moving to a new city alone is an exhilarating yet intimidating experience. Everything about the city is shiny, new, and unknown.\u00a0 The unknown can make this the best venture you have ever taken on or the\u00a0riskiest. Barcelona is one of those cities where there are so many pros for being the city you choose to move to on your own. It is\u00a0the perfect city for discovering your full adventure potential.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">If you do not believe me, allow me\u00a0to convince you. This is why you should move to Barcelona even if you don\u2019t know a single person.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/move-barcelona\/#Mar_y_Montana\" title=\"Mar y Monta\u00f1a\">Mar y Monta\u00f1a<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/move-barcelona\/#No_friendship_is_an_accident_-O_Henry\" title=\"\u201cNo friendship is an accident\u201d -O. Henry\">\u201cNo friendship is an accident\u201d -O. Henry<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/move-barcelona\/#Mark_Your_Calendar\" title=\"Mark Your Calendar!\">Mark Your Calendar!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/move-barcelona\/#Recreate_Yourself\" title=\"Recreate Yourself\">Recreate Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/move-barcelona\/#Life_Lessons\" title=\"Life Lessons\">Life Lessons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mar_y_Montana\"><\/span>Mar y Monta\u00f1a<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_67963\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/move-to-barcelona-1.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67963\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67963\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/move-to-barcelona-1-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"Photo credit: Moyan_Brenn via Visual hunt \/ CC BY\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Moyan_Brenn<\/a> via <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/visualhunt.com\/\">Visual hunt<\/span> \/ <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\">CC BY<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another reason\u00a0why Barcelona is the ideal place to move to even if you don&#8217;t know a single person is because of its landscape. It is home to the most breathtaking mountain top views. Take a day off of\u00a0work or school to hike to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tibidabo-amusement-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tibidabo<\/a> and enjoy the view while walking through the theme park at the top. Hike up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/bunkers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bunkers de Carmel<\/a> and enjoy the sunset with Barcelona locals. If you want an amazing workout with rewarding views of Barcelona, climb 800 steps to the tip-top of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/magical-montserrat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monserrat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Barcelona is also home to some of the most beautiful beaches. You can enjoy 32 km of sandy, sunny, and relaxing beaches. Barcelona has the best of both worlds\u2014 mar y monta\u00f1a (sea and mountain).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_friendship_is_an_accident_-O_Henry\"><\/span>\u201cNo friendship is an accident\u201d -O. Henry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">This quote cannot be more true, especially when it comes to making friends in Barcelona. Barcelona is a city made up of people from all over the world. French, German, Italian, Americans and many more cultured people travel\u00a0across the world to make Barcelona HOME. Barcelona is the hub for diversity and friendship. Meeting like-minded people from different parts of the world helps you feel less alone. It also eases the initial European culture shock.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Finding friends in Barcelona is so easy because everyone is looking to meet people. Roommates quickly become your support system. Strangers you meet at events like intercambios or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/frisbee-groups-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook frisbee groups<\/a>\u00a0brighten\u00a0your day. Your friendship here become your lifeline. Your Barcelona Family. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mark_Your_Calendar\"><\/span>Mark Your Calendar!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_67964\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/move-to-barcelona3.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67964\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/move-to-barcelona3-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"Photo credit: Dave_B_ via VisualHunt.com \/ CC BY\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/daverugby83\/8017538423\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dave_B_<\/a> via <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/visualhunt.com\">VisualHunt.com<\/span> \/ <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\">CC BY<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">With so many diverse people living in Barcelona you can expect there to be dozens of events with the sole purpose of bringing everyone together. There are weekly celebrations whose goals include education and entertainment. Every corner you turn you either bump\u00a0into a parade or have just missed one. The evidence lies on the confetti-filled floor left behind.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">As the summer begins to creep up, so do the number of events you must attend.\u00a0Roof top party music will fill the night skies through the late hours of the night. And Sunday markets will reenergize you for another tedious work week. Fill your calendars and enjoy.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-4-free-things-to-do-in-barcelona-in-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free things to do in Barcelona in Summer<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recreate_Yourself\"><\/span>Recreate Yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">You can be whoever you want to be in Barcelona #judgefreezone. Feeling a little artsy, visit all\u00a0the Barcelona museum. Study and integrate yourself into Picasso, Dali, and Gaudi\u2019s masterpieces. Purchase a camera or a blank canvas and captures the cities charm. Love to write, why not share your experiences? Become a travel blogger and document your experiences.\u00a0 If you want to be a tourist for a day, hop on a tour bus and learn something new about Barcelona.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">You are free to be the person you have always dreamed of being. Find yourself in this magical city and inspire other to do the same. Be a pioneer for your friends and family.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_Lessons\"><\/span>Life Lessons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_67965\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/move-to-barcelona4.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67965\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-67965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/move-to-barcelona4-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"Photo credit: Gene Krasko Photography via Visual hunt \/ CC BY-NC-ND\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-67965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tibidabobcn\/6977809935\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gene Krasko Photography<\/a> via <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/visualhunt.com\">Visual hunt<\/span> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">CC BY-NC-ND<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Through it all, you will learn so much about yourself and the world around you. You will become\u00a0easy going and understanding. More diverse and adaptable. You won\u2019t sweat the small things. You will understand they don\u2019t mean much in the grand scheme of life. At the end, you will leave a more confident and enlightened person.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Don&#8217;t wait a minute longer, pack your bags and move to Barcelona!<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"67913\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 97.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">3.3<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">3<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving to a new city alone is an exhilarating yet intimidating experience. 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