Category Archives for Travel Tips

What to pack for Barcelona: babies and toddlers

March 12, 2021
/ Family + Kids Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta

Are you traveling to Barcelona with a toddler or baby? I’m sure you’re excited to come to this marvelous city, but you have doubts about what you’ll need. Will my stroller fit in on the

Practical Guide to Planning a Trip to Spain

January 2, 2021
/ Beyond BCN Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

Practical Guide to Planning a Trip to Spain Spain boasts historic medieval castles, exquisite Mediterranean gastronomy, and a fiesta-inspiring culture. If you’ve always wanted to go to Spain, it’s

Barcelona tips and tricks for visitors 2021

December 1, 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

How to Eat and Drink like a Spaniard

November 24, 2020
/ Food + Drink Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

When I’m walking down the restaurant-filled Rambla Catalunya and just casually looking at the outdoor tables, it’s fairly obvious who the tourists are. It’s not necessarily because of

Where to Find the Best Shopping in Barcelona

November 12, 2020
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 2 COMMENTS

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

What to wear in Barcelona in the winter

November 10, 2020
/ 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, 2020
/ 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

Sagrada Familia after the coronavirus lockdown

Visiting Barcelona After the Coronavirus Lockdown (Covid-19)

October 27, 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

Is Barcelona Safe for Tourists?

October 12, 2020
/ 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

Avoid the Crowds in Barcelona

October 8, 2020
/ Travel Tips
/ By Justine Ancheta
/ 3 COMMENTS

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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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.