Tarragona, located 100 km and one-hour drive from Barcelona, Spain is a cool place to escape the tourist traps of Barcelona. Or a cool retreat to explore the southern part of Cataluyna. I stayed in the city for a few days and found these 9 cool things to do in Tarragona if you’re visiting for […]
Are you considering renting an electric car for your road trip from Barcelona and around Catalonia, Spain? Be wise, and don’t make the same mistakes as I did on my electric road trip from Barcelona. Things are not difficult, but if you’ve never road-tripped with an electric car before, it might take some adjusting. As
After a couple of years, I decided I wanted to visit Barcelona again. And I wanted a new railway adventure. So I looked into the options to travel by train to Barcelona! I found a great overnight train from Paris to Barcelona and decided to book it. Who doesn’t want to catch the Paris to
Barcelona is a city with many world-class sights and things to do. But if you’re looking to discover Barcelona off the beaten path, the city has a lot to offer too. I share 7 amazing Barcelona hidden gems, that not many people know of. Some are hidden in plain sight, others take a bit more
Barcelona, Spain, is a great city to explore. I recommend at least 3 days to explore Barcelona. But if you have more time, you can take one or more day trips from Barcelona to explore Catalunya. The region is very diverse, and Barcelona is an excellent hub for a day trip by train to explore
In my humble opinion, Barcelona must be on everyone’s must-visit list. The city is unlike any other European or Spanish city and there is so much to see and do. But what to do in Barcelona for 3 days? I help you explore the city and guide you with my balanced 3-day Barcelona itinerary for
Barcelona is one of those unique cities in the world that you just have to experience. But I also found traveling to Barcelona alone quite hard. Solo travel in Barcelona is slightly different because the culture and city are focused on groups and families; think shared tapas meals and relaxing by the beach. But check
Barcelona, Spain is an amazing city to explore. You need at least several days to explore the city and really experience all that makes Barcelona so unique. In fact, it took me 3 different trips and over 15 days to truly get to the heart of the city. But maybe you have less time. Maybe
This is a guest post by Ash from Barcelona Hacks. He has lived for 7 years in Barcelona like a local and he shares his best Barcelona nightlife tips with me AND YOU! Make sure to check out this fully detailed post with tips on how to enjoy the nightlife in Barcelona like a local.
For the past 2 years, I’ve been to Spain on 7 different occasions. On many of those, I rented a car to drive around the country and visit some lesser-known places in Spain. The first time, I thought I found a cheap car hire in Spain but there were a lot of hidden costs and
Barcelona is a buzzing, vibrant city with smashing nightlife and many things to see and do. But what are the things to do in Barcelona at night in winter when you’re not a party person? Are you planning to travel to Barcelona in winter and want to know what to see in Barcelona at night?
The best way to explore a new city is to walk around. But after a few hours of walking your feet might start to protest and you want to take a break. On my recent visit with my mom to Barcelona, we had little time and wanted to see as much as possible. We decided
When I asked my boyfriend if he wanted to come with me for a long weekend to Barcelona Spain, his response was: again!? Yes, indeed, we did spend some time in Barcelona and maybe it was time for a change. When I suggested renting a car and exploring more of the Costa Brava region, north
As a Dutchie, I was able to ride a bike at a very young age. With over 35.000 km of dedicated biking lanes, us Dutchies move around on our bicycles. No wonder we love to bike around town and try to find other cities in Europe to explore by bike. I found cycling around a
When I recently went to Barcelona on a budget, I needed to make some decisions about what to see and what to do. The cool things to do in Barcelona can quickly add up and a city trip to Barcelona can become rather expensive. As we had already chosen to go to Montserrat by train,