Category Archives for Travel Tips

What to wear in Barcelona in the spring

February 19, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

You’ve bought your plane ticket, and you’re coming to Barcelona in the spring. Time to pack your strappy dresses and flip-flops! Or not? Planning your outfits for Barcelona can be tricky because

A 3 Day Itinerary of places to see in Barcelona

Plan Your Barcelona Itinerary: 3 Days Guide + Practical Tips

December 18, 2018
/ Places Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

Plan Your Barcelona Itinerary: 3 Days Guide + Practical Tips You’ve got your airline tickets. Your Pinterest boards are loaded with “things to do in Barcelona”. Next up: planning! But

Sips, Sites, and Bites: Review of Eye on Food Tours, Barcelona

December 10, 2018
/ Food + Drink Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

In Barcelona, the trends of food trucks, brunch spots, and hip restaurants with Instagram-ready neon signs don’t seem to be dying off anytime soon. While these modern hot spots are all fine

The 20 Best Day Trips from Barcelona

20 Best Day Trips from Barcelona, Spain 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

What to wear in Barcelona in the winter

November 18, 2018
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 5 COMMENTS

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,

How to Dress in Barcelona According to Season

October 30, 2018
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 11 COMMENTS

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

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, 2018
/ Places See + Do in Barcelona Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 6 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

Where to find the cool hotels: Barcelona neighborhoods + accommodations

The Best Places to Stay in Barcelona: Neighborhoods and Hotels

October 17, 2018
/ Places Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

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,

How to Avoid Pickpockets and Enjoy Barcelona

September 15, 2018
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 4 COMMENTS

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 stolen from tourists and locals alike.

Kid snacks you can buy in Barcelona supermarkets

February 20, 2018
/ Family + Kids Food + Drink Travel Tips
/ 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

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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 justine@latitudefortyone.com. Peace out!

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