Category Archives for Things to do

Parc del Clot and Its Magnificent Arches

November 11, 2014
/ Family + Kids Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta

If you want to feel wistful and romantic on your afternoon stroll in Barcelona, there’s a special park for you. No, it’s not Parc Güell. It’s Parc del Clot in Sant Martí. And it will bring

Passeig de Gràcia: A Guide to the Most Expensive Avenue in Spain

February 3, 2014
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta

On this avenue thronging with stylish businessmen and meandering tourists, Passeig de Gràcia exudes a feeling of grandeur and opulence. This influential street boasts a Modernist architectural heritage

Barcelona’s Non-Traditional Nativity Scene: Yay or Nay?

December 24, 2013
/ Christmas Culture
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

My family and I arrived at Plaça Sant Jaume to check out an awesome annual Christmas tradition in Barcelona. That would be the city’s official pessebre vivent, or living Nativity scene. It’s usually

Handmade Love at Museu Marítim

December 19, 2013
/ Other Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta

It was a long two days. I had two kids at home with crusty eyes and goopy snot coming out of their noses. I was the official booger wiper, mess cleaner,

Christmas Market at the Sagrada Familia

December 16, 2013
/ Christmas
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

Spain is a late-to-bed, late-to-rise kind of country. There are times when you can take advantage of this — especially when trying to enjoy crowded events

Christmas at the Santa Llúcia Fair

December 5, 2013
/ Christmas
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 4 COMMENTS

The month of December is chock full of holiday-inspired activities in Barcelona. The downside is that you have to pick and choose which are worthwhile events because it’s impossible to fit them all

City of Lights

November 26, 2013
/ Christmas
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

Barcelona at night is glistening right now. With all its holiday lights illuminating the streets, the city was beckoning us to come out and enjoy the Christmas glory. We intentionally left at late afternoon

Las Ramblas: Barcelona’s Vibrant Promenade

November 26, 2013
/ Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

It’s entertaining and often gritty. And it’s a must-see in Barcelona — Las Ramblas. Before going, I wondered if we’d see Ronaldinho performing tricks of fancy footwork with his

Mercat de Mercats – The Mother of Markets

November 21, 2013
/ Other Things to do
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

I’d been wanting to go to the Mercat de Mercats ever since its first event four years ago. I kept missing this feast for the eyes and stomach. This annual food fair features local vendors

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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.