Category Archives for Travel Tips

Sagrada Familia after the coronavirus lockdown

Visiting Barcelona After the Coronavirus Lockdown (Covid-19)

May 25, 2020
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

Visiting Barcelona after the lockdown As we pray to the Coronavirus Vaccine gods for a vaccine, you might still be dreaming of Barcelona. Maybe you missed a trip because of the pandemic. But, Barcelona

Barcelona tips and tricks for visitors 2020

January 18, 2020
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

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

Is Barcelona Safe for Tourists?

November 12, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

Is Barcelona safe for tourists? In the aftermath of pro-independence protests, ever-present pickpockets, and past terrorist attacks, you may wonder if Barcelona is the dream destination people make it

What to wear in Barcelona in the winter

November 10, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 5 COMMENTS

What to wear in Barcelona in the winter December, January, and February are those cozy months when you can peruse the Barcelona Christmas fairs, check out the festive street lights, and hit up the exciting

What to wear in Barcelona in the Fall

October 28, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

Fall can be a tricky season when it comes to knowing what to wear in Barcelona. While autumn officially starts on September 22, it’s still shorts-and-tank-tops season until early October. As an expat

Where to find the cool hotels: Barcelona neighborhoods + accommodations

The Best Places to Stay in Barcelona: Neighborhoods and Hotels

October 2, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

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 11-year resident,

What to Wear in Spain According to Season

September 24, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 1 COMMENT

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

How to Dress in Barcelona According to Season

September 21, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 13 COMMENTS

Don’t know what to pack for Barcelona? Dress for the weather so you’re comfortable in the underground metro, on a coffee shop terrace, or in the shadowy streets of The Gothic Quarter. Let’s

How to Avoid Pickpockets in Barcelona

September 2, 2019
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 3 COMMENTS

How to Avoid Pickpockets in Barcelona If you’ve followed any recent Barcelona news, you might be wondering – is Barcelona dangerous? I’ve lived here for 11 years, and sadly, I’ve seen how

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

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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.