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The Best Places to Stay in Barcelona: Neighborhoods and Hotels
Where are the best places to stay in Barcelona, Spain? Each neighborhood offers different things: bountiful bakeries, beguiling bars, or buzzing beaches…or perhaps you want it all? As a 10-year resident,
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How to Dress in Barcelona According to Season
Don’t know what to pack for Barcelona? Dress for the season so you’re comfortable in the underground metro, on a coffee shop terrace, or in the shadowy streets of El Gotic. Let’s talk
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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
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What to wear in Barcelona in the winter
Winter is just around the corner, dolls and dudes. I’m talking about December, January, and February — those cold months when you peruse the Christmas fairs, check out the festive street lights,
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Fideuà vs. Paella: The Spanish Dish Showdown
Some rivalries in Spain are hard to kill. Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona. PP versus PSOE versus…Podemos? And in Catalonia, another harsh battle is being fought: the fideuà versus the paella. Anyone familiar
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Avoid the Crowds in Barcelona
It’s not uncommon for people who hate Barcelona to put this on their “Why I Hate Barcelona” list: THE CROWDS. Sometimes, I’m with them.
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How to Avoid Pickpockets and Enjoy Barcelona
This post was updated on November 2, 2017. Barcelona has earned a terrible reputation as a haven for thieves. I can’t count how many stories I’ve heard about people having their belongings
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