I can’t stand to see another tourist fall into a tourist trap. Or waste their precious time in Barcelona.
I want to live in a world where visitors can…
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Savor a slow-simmered, prawn-topped paella made with local ingredients
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Glide into the Sagrada Família without waiting more than 10 minutes
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Feel secure in Barcelona, especially in this wild post-pandemic world
Visitors deserve to maximize their time while experiencing the real Barcelona.
And feel safe doing it.
YOU deserve to experience the real Barcelona.
Maybe it was that dreamy Instagram photo. Maybe a friend wouldn’t shut up about this city. Either way: the rumors are true. Barcelona is a cool city—beyond its photogenic, Pinterest-worthy corners.
If you’re already booked, congrats. You’re officially a curious traveler and a soon-to-be churro devourer. I like your style.
Hi, I’m Justine.
I’m the one-woman show behind Latitude 41, a Barcelona travel blog for curious visitors who want jaw-dropping sights, Mediterranean gastronomy, and quirky Catalan traditions. Minus the chaos and scams.
Think of me as your comforting friend who walks you through the Gothic Quarter without letting you get pickpocketed.
I’ve lived in Barcelona since 2008, and I’ve had this blog since 2013. I believe:
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Travelers need dependable, predictable information so they’re not caught unprepared
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Feeling safe is the #1 priority
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Learning about history, architecture, and food enriches a trip
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Traditions matter (I cry inside every time a 100-year-old bar closes)
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Travel is about learning—whether through a historic tour, a bowl of fideuà, or getting lost on purpose
What You’ll Find on Latitude 41
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Practical guides: what to do, where to go, where to stay
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How to stay safe (yes, Barcelona is Pickpocket Central)
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Smart, dependable planning advice for iconic sights
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Underrated gems most tourists never see
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Traveling Barcelona with kids
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Cultural quirks (Catalanes, gegants, caganers..)
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And of course, churros with thick, hot chocolate
It’s my love-laden mission to help curious travelers have fun. But also feel grounded and connected to Barcelona’s culture and traditions.
Why Listen to Me?
My Barcelona work has been published or featured in Miniguide Barcelona, Spain-Holiday.com, Eye on Food Tours, Humsafar Magazine, Barcelona CheckIn.com, Spotted by Locals, Feedspot’s Top Spain Blogs, and Barcelona Metropolitan’s “The Art of Blogging.”
I’ve also contributed to or been featured on The Mediterranean Traveler, Family Life in Spain, Columbus Direct Travel Insurance, Barcelona Eat Local, and more.
Stick with me, and you’ll feel smarter and more confident traveling through Barcelona. Pinky promise.
Take a warm, sugar-sprinkled churro.
You earned it.
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