There’s no use hiding it, Barcelona is not a cheap city–Spain-speaking. Yes, compared to the UK or pretty much any other city in western Europe, Barcelona is still cheaper, but being a tourist here can get pricey pretty quickly. Take … Continue reading Barcelona on a budget
After a whirlwind 48 hours on the beautiful Costa Brava with two even more beautiful friends of mine, I have officially decided that winter time is the best time to visit this treasure of north-east Spain. Yup. I said it. The … Continue reading Why you should see the Costa Brava this winter
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Alright my dear readers, this post is officially over a year in the making. It was, in fact, one of the first posts I planned to write when I started this little baby of mine just under a year ago. … Continue reading The only guide to brunch in Barcelona you’ll ever need.
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DISCLAIMER: I don’t often write about politics, and have never done it on the blog. But considering the current political turmoil, I have more people asking me if they should cancel their trip to Barcelona out of safety concerns, than … Continue reading The question of Catalan independence on the eve of a revolution
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Barcelona is a city constantly toeing the line between being Spanish or European. (Yes, I’m aware that it is technically both–for now anyway–but stay with me.) The Spanish side being all, beers-on-beers-on-tapas-on-beers in a small, sunny plaza, and the European … Continue reading 10 things you need to know about Barcelona
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I have been to a lot of Spanish beaches in my day. And to be honest each one of them is gorgeous in its own way. The extensive beaches of Cádiz, the rocky and virgin coves in Alméria, the dramatic … Continue reading 10 spots you can’t miss on the Costa Brava
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Whether its January or July, you will always be able to stumble upon something unique happening in Barcelona. But like most places, it oozes its coolness and shines most in the months from April to September. Any given day you … Continue reading Your personal to do list this summer in Barcelona
One of the things I most often point to when someone brings up the topic that Spanish people have a difficult time speaking English, or at least imitating the accent properly, is their movies and TV programs. To be specific, … Continue reading Where to see films in their original language in Barcelona
I still remember my first time at Palo Alto Market. Maybe because it was only two years ago. This market is still just a baby in the history of Barcelona markets, but in a short amount of time it has become … Continue reading Palo Alto market in Barcelona
I’ve always been an easy going drinker. No cocktails with ten different ingredients that get set on fire for me. If you were to talk to 20-24-year-old me, she would tell you her drink of choice was rum or vodka … Continue reading 10 bars you need to try in Barcelona
Emily's expat experiences in españa 