This blog post was originally posted on November 17, 2014 and was updated on November 10, 2017. Though Spain celebrates many of the same holiday traditions as the rest of Europe and the western world, many of theirs are uniquely Spanish, and here in Barcelona, you can also find special customs specific to Catalonia. In […]
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A Complete Budget Guide to Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on October 19, 2016, and was updated on November 29, 2016. Looking to do Barcelona on the cheap? It’s not too hard! Take our tips by reading this complete budget guide to Barcelona! Getting Around There are many ways to get around Barcelona, but what’s beautiful about this city […]
Get off the Boat! Spending the Day in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on March 9, 2015, and was updated on November 29, 2017. If your cruise ship is stopping in the Barcelona cruise port, there is no way you can miss out on this beautiful city! The city is relatively small and easy to manage for a first time visitor. Furthermore, […]
Where to Park in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on September 6, 2016 and was updated on November 24, 2017. Coming to Barcelona by car? Plan ahead and avoid nightmarish parking situations! Read our guide on how and where to park in Barcelona. Street Parking First things first: if you’re coming over the weekend, know that metered parking […]
Everything You Need to Know about Catalan
This blog post was originally posted on August 20, 2014, and was updated on November 15, 2017. Planning on brushing up on your Spanish before arriving in Barcelona? If you really want to impress the locals, why not learn a few Catalan phrases? So you’re visiting Barcelona and you’re brushing up on your 8th grade […]
Design & Comfort: The Top Boutique Hotels in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on September 25, 2015, and was updated on October 29, 2017. Looking for boutique hotels in Barcelona? From wonderful rooftops to relaxing spas, here are five of the top boutique hotels in Barcelona! Villa Emilia Charming, quaint and quiet would be three words to describe this adorable boutique hotel, Villa Emilia. You’ll […]
Barcelona Neighborhood Guide
This blog post was originally posted on September 30, 2014, and was updated on October 29, 2017. Like every big city, Barcelona has several distinctly unique neighborhoods that stand out amongst each other. Find out all you need to know in our Barcelona neighborhood guide. Getting lost in the Gothic Quarter or roaming the hills […]
Live Like a Local in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on January 20, 2015, and was updated on October 15, 2017. Throughout our years in Barcelona, we’ve come across dozens of thought-provoking words that people use to describe the city we call home. Barcelona is an incredible city, however a confusing one sometimes for its many visitors each year! It’s […]
Halloween in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on October 6, 2014, and was updated on October 08, 2017. It’s officially October and therefore more than acceptable to start thinking about Halloween plans. Photo Credit: Craig Murphy Text Overlay: Devour Barcelona Food Tours If you’re going to be in Barcelona on Halloween there’ll be plenty to do! […]
Hotels in Barcelona for the Ultimate Foodie
This blog post was originally posted on October 9, 2015, and was updated on September 25, 2017. Foodie visiting Barcelona? Stay in a hotel that caters to one of your greatest passions—eating! Barcelona is a foodie city. From traditional Catalan cuisine to fantastic ethnic eats, to loads upon loads of great wine, there is a bit […]