Maybe you’ve been to the citywide La Mèrce Festival, or a smaller neighborhood celebration around Barcelona. And you may have caught the gegants – towering figures parading and dancing around. Or, do you know about the capgrossos, or “big heads”? If you live in Barcelona, you’ve probably seen the annual Loteria de Catalunya (“Catalan lottery”) publicity ads for the past…
Category: Family + Kids
Where to stay in Barcelona with kids
Barcelona is a city for all ages. While it’s great for restaurants and nightlife, it’s also a fantastic daytime city because of the museums, beaches, and mountains. It’s hard to find a friendly place to stay in Barcelona that caters to families. Here are a few hotels that welcome children. Find out where to stay…
100+ Things to do in Barcelona with Kids
Finding things to do in Barcelona with kids is never a problem. My 3 kids and I are never bored in the city. You also don’t have to spend any money — the city’s an open-air museum in itself! In this guide, first-time visitors, repeat visitors, and expats will find a new activity for their toddlers…
Barcelona with a Toddler or Baby: A Complete Guide
So what’s it really like to visit Barcelona with a toddler or baby? Welp, I live here in Barcelona and have raised all my three kids here. I’ve also flown back and forth to the US more than 8 times with them! You can say I’m seasoned when it comes to navigating Barcelona with small…
Things to do in Barcelona with Teens
The Ultimate Guide on Things to do in Barcelona with Teens Ah, Gen Z. They are so easily influenced – their minds and hearts so open to the world. And that’s a good thing! Because Barcelona will not only educate, but inspire your teenager! From its extraordinary architecture, enticing Catalan food, and ideal Mediterranean climate,…
CosmoCaixa: An Interactive Science Museum in Barcelona
Remember this? Your physics teacher tells you to turn to page 137 of your textbook. He rattles on about a formula or a chart. You try to understand it, but you find the “hugs not drugs” posters on the wall much more intriguing. Yawwwwnnnn… So, how do you make learning science FUN AND EXCITING? You…
Magical Christmas Activities in Barcelona 2022
Magical Christmas Activities in Barcelona 2022 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 to the magical Christmas activities in Barcelona 2022! Let’s make the best of what we have. Seriously! 1. Visit the Pessebre at Plaça Sant…
Vall de Núria, Spain: A Guide to this Magical Valley in the Mountains
Vall de Núria, l Spain: A Guide to this Beautiful Mountainous Destination Imagine taking a 40-minute train ride in the mountains, then arriving at a rolling, lush, green valley. It has a beautiful building complex, a large lake, and is surrounded by rolling grass and towering Pyrenees mountains. One of the most stunning landscapes in…
What to pack for Barcelona: babies and toddlers
Are you traveling to Barcelona with a toddler or baby? I’m sure you’re excited to come to this marvelous city, but you have doubts about what you’ll need. Will my stroller fit in on the Barcelona streets? Do restaurants have highchairs? Relax. I’ve raised three kids in Barcelona, and we’ve traveled overseas over 10 times.…
Kid snacks you can buy in Barcelona supermarkets
Sometimes when you’re traveling with your kids, you want to feed them with snacks that are inexpensive, healthy-ish, and convenient to throw in your purse. Ya know, something to hold them over until their next meal. Or doesn’t cause a complete crumb explosion on a bus. Even Beyoncé brought snacks for Blue Ivy at the…