Barcelona has a lot to offer. From culture to beach, food and party, there’s a treat for everyone. I put together a two day tour covering the top sights and lots of insider tips and will definitely help you get the real feeling of Barcelona! The first day is going to be a bit more […]
Author: Julia
The best Tapas Restaurants in Barcelona
Insider tips Restaurants: The best tapas bars and restaurants off the beaten path Tapas are a way of life in Spain. The urge to share food is deeply anchored and reflects an important aspect of eating in Spain: food is social. Whether in family or with friends, food is celebrated not just eaten. Dinner does not […]
Hidden gems in Barcelona
Hidden gems and secret places in Barcelona: Insider tips for beautiful spots off the beaten path for a break, a coffee or just relax.
The Power of Colour
Can colour change people’s lifes? Dre Urhahn and Jeroen Koolhaas have visited the most forgotten places in the world to prove that it can. The two Dutch Artists came to Brazil for their work on a documentary about life in the favela. They got to know the country, the culture and most of all the […]
The best daytrips from Barcelona
The top daytrips from Barcelona by car or by train, that can be reached within an hour or two. Barcelona can get crowded and sometimes its nice to just get out of the city for a day. Here are my favourite daytrips. 1. Beach and Paella in St. Pol de Mar For many residents of Barcelona’s St. […]
The egg that dances
Children who beat on a wood stump so it poops candy and an egg that dances on the water. The Catalans tend to surprise with bizarre customs and traditions. L’ou com ball, the egg how it dances is a Barcelona born tradition. At Corpus Christi churches, cathedrals and museums decorate their courtyards with flowers arrangements […]
Best restaurants in Barcelona at a glance
The best restaurants in Barcelona to go out for dinner or lunch at a glance in a handy map.
The best Brunch in Barcelona
For me, breakfast is a religion. Any day that starts with a good breakfast can only get even better. If your mind is set on an American style brunch though, with a buffet and getting your belly stuffed with good breakfast, lunch and more breakast for hours and hours, you will be dissappointed. Only Hotels […]
My Barcelona Treasures
After almost seven years in Barcelona I am still discovering new things every day. I compiled my highlights from all these years here: all my favourite places, activities and restaurants, my complete treasure chest for Barcelona. My favourite restaurant in Barcelona: Lo de Flor Whenever somebody asks me if I can recommend a good restaurant, whether for […]
Sant Jordi: Valentines day in Catalan
Neverending masses of people, winding through the streets of Barcelona. If you happen to be in the catalan capital on April 23rd you might wonder what is going on. Every two meters there is an improvised pop-up store made of a folding table and a beach parasol. There is no car in the center. On the […]