Category Archives for Travel Tips

Barcelona tips and tricks for visitors 2019

July 18, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

I’ve been a resident of Barcelona for over 10 years, and oftentimes, I still feel like a tourist. This happens usually when I’m wandering with the crowds in Gothic Quarter or Born, or passing

What to wear in Barcelona in the summer

May 17, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

Strappy tank tops, flowy bohemian skirts, a straw hat…these are all the pieces you imagine wearing on your summer vacation, right? While sporting all the pretty summer outfits make for a beautiful

Where to Find the Best Shopping in Barcelona

May 11, 2019
/ Places Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

From the high-end shops on Diagonal Avenue – to the vintage boutiques in Gracia, Barcelona doesn’t disappoint with the range of places to shop. Whether you’re seeking designer shopping

How to Spend One Day in Barcelona

HOW TO SPEND ONE DAY IN BARCELONA How can you spend one day in Barcelona? If you’re coming into Barcelona for a layover, cruise, or whirlwind European trip, it’s possible to capture the essence

What to Buy in Barcelona: Souvenirs and Gifts

While Barcelona has its share of cheeseball souvenir shops filled with Gaudí mosaic bulls, it also has hushed boutiques, generations-old specialty shops, and one-stop-shop department stores overflowing

How to Avoid Pickpockets in Barcelona

March 26, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 4 COMMENTS

How to Avoid Pickpockets in Barcelona Barcelona is the most beautiful haven of thieves. I’ve lived here for 11 years, and I’ve had only one theft, which was my backpack sitting in a stroller.

What to Wear in Spain According to Season

March 8, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

Don’t know what to pack for Spain? If you’re planning a multi-city trip, assembling your Spain outfits can be tricky. You may have to dress for different types of weather! After all, Spain

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
/ 1 COMMENT

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

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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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