Justine Ancheta, Writer

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Practical Guide to Planning a Trip to Spain

January 2, 2021
/ Places
/ By Justine Ancheta

Practical Guide to Planning a Trip to Spain Spain boasts some historic medieval castles, exquisite Mediterranean gastronomy, and a fiesta-inspiring culture. If you’ve always wanted to go to Spain,

Barcelona Festivals, Events, and Holidays 2021

December 10, 2020
/ Places
/ By Justine Ancheta

Barcelona Festivals, Events, and Holidays 2021 Come to Barcelona any day of the year, and you’re guaranteed to find the right event for you. Religious celebrations, concerts, food fairs, or a Mexican

Fun Christmas Activities for Kids in Barcelona 2020

December 4, 2020
/ Christmas
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

Celebrating Christmas in Barcelona is a unique experience. For one thing, where else can get presents from the Catalan Christmas log, the tió de nadal? Obviously, Christmas events are run a little differently

Barcelona tips and tricks for visitors 2021

December 1, 2020
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

I’ve been a resident of Barcelona for over 10 years, and oftentimes, I still feel like a tourist. This happens usually when I’m wandering with the crowds in Gothic Quarter or Born, or passing

Things to do in Barcelona at Christmas: Magical Christmas activities

Magical Christmas Activities in Barcelona 2020

November 16, 2020
/ Christmas Family + Kids
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 3 COMMENTS

Magical Christmas Activities in Barcelona 2020 Bon Nadal, Bones Festes! Want to get holiday mood, indulge yourself in the festivities, feel that special holiday magic that only comes once a year? Welcome

Frederic Marès Museum, sculptures and a bizarre collection of stuff

November 14, 2020
/ Places
/ By Justine Ancheta

Frederic Marès Museum Right behind the Barcelona Cathedral is the Museu Frederic Marès, one of the most significant sculpture museums in Spain. It’s also a fascinating museum of collections of

Where to Find the Best Shopping in Barcelona

November 12, 2020
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

From the high-end shops on Diagonal Avenue – to the vintage boutiques in Gracia, Barcelona doesn’t disappoint with the range of places to shop. Whether you’re seeking designer shopping

What to wear in Barcelona in the winter

November 10, 2020
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 5 COMMENTS

What to wear in Barcelona in the winter December, January, and February are those cozy months when you can peruse the Barcelona Christmas fairs, check out the festive street lights, and hit up the exciting

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

Buyer’s Guide: Best Anti-Theft Travel Bags 2021

November 10, 2020
/ Buyer's Guides Other
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 4 COMMENTS

BUYER’S GUIDE: BEST ANTI-THEFT TRAVEL BAGS 2021 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

Kid-Friendly Day Trips from Barcelona

November 9, 2020
/ Places
/ By Justine Ancheta

Kid-Friendly Day Trips from Barcelona While Barcelona is a destination that has it all, you’d be surprised to find out about the richness and variety of places outside the city. Whether it’s

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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 [email protected] Peace out!

Let’s be friends.