Justine Ancheta, Writer

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Kid-Friendly Day Trips from Barcelona

November 9, 2020
/ Beyond BCN 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

Pickpocket-Proof Travel Clothing with Hidden Pockets

November 3, 2020
/ Buyer's Guides Other
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

When I first visited Rome, I was 14. My family had been warned about pickpockets. So my mom had a genius idea to keep her money safe. She sewed a huge pocket inside the front panel of her underwear to

How to Care For Your Caga Tió (Tió de Nadal, Catalan Christmas Log)

November 2, 2020
/ Christmas Culture
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

If you want presents on Christmas Eve, you’ve gotta do some work: Give your tió de nadal some tender lovin’ care. And if you’ve never heard of him… The tió de nadal is a log with a face on

Compare the best anti-theft backpacks for travel

Best Anti-Theft Backpacks for Travel 2021

November 1, 2020
/ Buyer's Guides Other
/ By Justine Ancheta

BEST ANTI-THEFT BACKPACKS FOR TRAVEL 2021 Are you nervous that you’ll get your money or passport stolen on your trip? Of course, vigilance is the best way to prevent pickpockets from stealing your stuff.

What to wear in Barcelona in the Fall

October 28, 2020
/ 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

Barcelona tourist places are abundant - the problem is choosing which one. Do activities that make you feel like a local!

Magnificent Must-Dos in Barcelona

October 26, 2020
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 8 COMMENTS

So you’ve booked your trip to Barcelona, Spain. And now you have approximately 381 Barcelona pins on your Pinterest board called “Barcelona: trip of a lifetime”. Where to start? What’s

Visiting the Theatre-Museum Dalí: Barcelona Day Trip

October 23, 2020
/ Places
/ By Justine Ancheta

One of the most visited museums in Spain, the Teatro-Museu Dali is a bizarre, immersive journey through Salvador Dalí’s artistic and personal life. And “bizarre” barely describes it!

The 20 Best Day Trips from Barcelona

October 19, 2020
/ Beyond BCN Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 4 COMMENTS

So many Barcelona day trips, so little coffee. While Barcelona is a traveler’s dream, the surrounding area of Catalonia is extraordinary. If you’re visiting the Catalan capital, I highly recommend

Get lost at the Parc del Laberint d’Horta

October 16, 2020
/ Family + Kids Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta

Get lost at the Parc del Laberint d’Horta Parc del Laberint d’Horta is the oldest park in the city. Off the tourist radar, this park sits in the Barcelona neighborhood of Horta and extends

Is Barcelona Safe for Tourists?

October 12, 2020
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

Is Barcelona safe for tourists? In the aftermath of pro-independence protests, ever-present pickpockets, and past terrorist attacks, you may wonder if Barcelona is the dream destination people make it

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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!

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