Category Archives for Family + Kids

What to pack for Barcelona: babies and toddlers

March 12, 2021
/ Family + Kids Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

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

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

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

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

12 Things to Do at Parc de Ciutadella

September 28, 2020
/ Family + Kids Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

The Parc de Ciutadella is the city’s biggest park, and there’s always something to do in this 70-acre lung of Barcelona. While the park often holds cultural events with concerts, workshops,

Where to stay in Barcelona with kids

July 6, 2020
/ Family + Kids
/ By Justine Ancheta

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

Barcelona Family Tours: The Gothic Quarter with Runner Bean Tours

June 19, 2018
/ Family + Kids
/ By Justine Ancheta

Walking tours are a quick, punchy way to get to know the roots of a city. But, for a kid, most walking tours are as interesting as watching paint dry on stucco. Enter: The Runner Bean Kids & Family

Foods your kids will like in a Barcelona restaurant

Barcelona is a foodie’s dream. When it comes to your kids and food, could it be their dream too? And not a cold, sweaty nightmare? You wonder… “Is it really all fried foods?” “What

Kid snacks you can buy in Barcelona supermarkets

February 20, 2018
/ Family + Kids Food + Drink
/ By Justine Ancheta

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

La Casa dels Entremesos: Giants, Big Heads, and Beasts

January 14, 2018
/ Family + Kids Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta

Have you seen the GIANTS of Barcelona? 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

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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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