ALL THE BEST SPANISH NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Is it possible to stay sober in Spain, the land of sangria and Rioja wine? Of course it is! Spaniards don't drink to get drunk (unless we are partying hard), and nobody expects you to order alcohol just because you are an adult. There's plenty of valid alternatives to stay sober. Some of them work best during meals, some other as breakfast or for breaks, some are more a Summer or a Winter thing... In today's post we'll go over every single possibility and teach you how to order it, when and where. Cheers! (by the way, if you don't know how to say c ..read more

WHICH ARE THE BEST BARCELONA MARKETS TO VISIT? Who doesn't like to explore local markets? Visiting a food market is a great way to get in contact with locals, see what kind of produce their meals are made of, what spices do they use, what grows in their farms… And non-food markets are also fun to visit, as you can always find there original gifts to bring back home, or score a piece of clothing or a cool object for yourself. Markets are a treasure trove for discovering affordable food and drinks, as they often house small eateries, all set against a backdrop of vibrant, bustling energy. And B ..read more

ARE THERE ANY WATER PARKS NEAR BARCELONA? Barcelona in the Summer is hot. It's always a good idea to book a hotel with a pool to freshen up after your daily sightseeing. Or to reserve some time to relax at the Barcelona beaches. But if you have time and want something even more fun... what about spending a day at the water park? There's many awesome water parks in Catalonia, some of them even reachable by public transportation - but for the others you'll have to rent a car. Let us help you decide which water park near Barcelona is the best option for you! Costa de Barcelona Water Parks 1 Illa ..read more

IS THE BARCELONA BANKSY MUSEUM WORTH IT? The Banksy Museum arrives to Barcelona after its big success in Paris a couple of years ago. The original idea was to make it a temporary exhibit, but after the Covid pandemic the project became a permanent museum. The collection includes some 130 pieces, that are displayed on rotation. They aren't original Banksys, though: Street art is by definition a perishable art, and most pieces end up vandalized or destroyed in a relatively short amount of time, or it is even stolen from its original support. So that's the reason why original Banksy's are so har ..read more

TOP THINGS TO DO WITH FAMILY IN BARCELONA Is Barcelona good for families? Absolutely! Barcelona is very family-friendly! And if you are planning your next Barcelona family vacation, in today's post you'll find everything you need to make your trip memorable for everyone. The options are many and your final choices will depend a lot on how many days you are staying, your kids ages and your family's interests and priorities. Don't know where to start? Check out our generic posts about what to do in Barcelona depending on how many days you are staying. That will give you an idea of what's the to ..read more

Discover The Best Barcelona Cocktail Bars BEST COCKTAIL BARS IN BARCELONA​​ There are many cocktail bars in Barcelona, but some of them are definitely better than others… And it's such a pity to arrive to a place where you were expecting to have a fun evening, just to realize that you'll have to wander around an unknown city and try to find a better place... But it doesn't have to happen: In this post will give you our best recommendations, so you can choose your favorite cocktail bar by specialty, style and more. This last years Barcelona has become a huge cocktail destination, in direct com ..read more

Best beach hotels in Barcelona, Spain ALL THE LUXURY BEACH HOTELS IN BARCELONA Exiting your beach hotel and plunging in the Mediterranean Sea after a long day touring the city. Doesn’t it sound great? >Barcelona is hot and humid in the summer. You are back in your hotel room and nothing feels better than a cold shower… But wait a minute! Are you sure? Wouldn’t it be better to have the beach at your feet? True, Barcelona isn’t known as a beach destination: it’s more about its architecture, art, food and shopping. But we do have a really nice Barcelona beach area. And whi ..read more

COMPLETE GUIDE TO WHAT TAPAS ARE AND HOW TO ORDER THEM Tapas are small plates of food designed to either be eaten as a bite that complements your drink, or as food to be shared. In Spain, food is all about socializing with your peers, and las tapas allow to do exactly that: to enjoy fun informal food that often can be eaten with your fingers or with the help of a toothpick or a fork, while chatting with your table mates. The concept of what tapas are is pretty broad, and it can be confusing: are they free or do you pay for them? how big is a portion? do you eat them standing or seating? what ..read more

EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE TIBIDABO PARK Did you know there's an amusement park in Barcelona, on top of a hill? And that it's also the oldest theme park in Spain? I'm talking about the Tibidabo Amusement Park, of course! And since I've I've had their family yearly pass since my daughter was 6 years old (and the first year we went an average of once per month) I know it like the palm of my hand and I'll share all my tricks and tips with you in this post! The park envisioned by the local entrepreneur Salvador Andreu (his famous cough pills were a classic at every household), and it w ..read more

Unbeatable Location: Barcelona Hotels In The City Centre GUIDE TO THE TOP BARCELONA DOWNTON HOTELS Did you know Tripadvisor, Booking and the other hotel aggregators tell you a hotel is in a central location in Barcelona... when it's not? Of course they do! They only want you to book and they don't care know what the city center is. They just use algorithms to decide. But not all the hotels in La Rambla are central, and not all the Eixample hotels are in downton (specially NOT the Eixample hotels: it's the largest district in town and a hotel in one end of Eixample will definitely not qualify ..read more