Justine Ancheta, Writer

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What to wear in Barcelona in the winter

November 10, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 5 COMMENTS

What to wear in Barcelona in the winter I’m talking about December, January, and February — those cold months when you peruse the Christmas fairs, check out the festive street lights, and hit up

A 3 Day Itinerary of places to see in Barcelona

Plan Your Barcelona Itinerary: 3 Days Guide, Written By a Local

November 4, 2019
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

Plan Your Barcelona Itinerary: 3 Days Guide, Written By a Local You’ve got your airline tickets. Your Pinterest boards are loaded with “things to do in Barcelona”. Next up: planning!

Compare the best anti-theft backpacks for travel

Buyer’s Guide: Best Anti-Theft Backpacks for Travel 2019

October 31, 2019
/ Buyer's Guides Other
/ By Justine Ancheta

BUYER’S GUIDE: BEST ANTI-THEFT BACKPACKS FOR TRAVEL 2019 Are you nervous that you’ll get robbed on your trip? Of course, vigilance is the best way to prevent pickpockets from stealing your stuff. But

What to wear in Barcelona in the Fall

October 28, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

Fall can be a tricky season when it comes to knowing what to wear in Barcelona. While autumn officially starts on September 22, it’s still shorts-and-tank-tops season until early October. As an expat

Pickpocket-Proof Travel Clothing with Hidden Pockets

October 22, 2019
/ Buyer's Guides Other
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

I was 14 when I first visited Rome. My family had been warned that the city was rife with pickpockets. So my mom had a genius idea to keep her money safe. She sewed a huge pocket inside the front panel

Buyer's Guide: The Best anti-theft travel bags 2018

Buyer’s Guide: Best Anti-Theft Travel Bags 2019

October 12, 2019
/ Buyer's Guides Other
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 4 COMMENTS

BUYER’S GUIDE: BEST ANTI-THEFT TRAVEL BAGS 2019 Compare the best travel purse for Europe or Asia, or wherever you’re going. No matter how prepared you think you are for traveling, it may be

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Gifts for Barcelona lovers that you can order online

October 6, 2019
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/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

Maybe you’ve recently taken a trip to Barcelona. But you forgot to buy a few gifts for friends and family. Or maybe you had such a memorable time…and you’re pining to taste, feel, or

Where to find the cool hotels: Barcelona neighborhoods + accommodations

The Best Places to Stay in Barcelona: Neighborhoods and Hotels

October 2, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

Where are the best places to stay in Barcelona, Spain? Each neighborhood offers different things: bountiful bakeries, beguiling bars, or buzzing beaches…or perhaps you want it all? As a 11-year resident,

What to Wear in Spain According to Season

September 24, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

Don’t know what to pack for Spain? If you’re planning a multi-city trip, assembling your Spain outfits can be tricky. You may have to dress for different types of weather! After all, Spain

Barcelona: 2 Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

September 23, 2019
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta

Curvaceous Gaudí buildings, narrow Roman streets, and infinite views of a gridded city. That’s just scratching the surface, my friends. The truth is this: Barcelona is massive. And it’s overpacked

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Well hello there, stranger. Your presence fills my soul with joy like warm puppies cuddling me on a winter’s day. My name’s Justine, and I’ve been living in Barcelona since 2008: eating burnt onions (calçots) and tripping on cobblestones in El Born. Next Catalan culture challenge: top level of a human castle (castellers). If you want to say hi, send me an email at justine@latitudefortyone.com. Peace out!

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