Planning My Trip
Here’s a list of articles that’ll help you organize the trip to Barcelona. Find your flight, book lodging, plan an itinerary and… get ready for take off!
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Get the ultimate list of things to do in Barcelona and maximize your time with attraction hacks, directions, opening hours, and a ton of ticket discounts.
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Plan the whole darn holiday with one click using our insider itineraries ranging from one to four days – and if you’re not happy we’ll make you one FREE.
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Couldn’t quite get away for that weekend alone? Let us ease the pain with our master list of things to do in Barcelona with kids – you’ll almost be happy they came!
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If this guide was a shirt on a rack you’d snap it up in a heartbeat! Our best tips for shopping in Barcelona in 2015.
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So many readers ask me about Barcelona souvenirs. My response is usually some combination of sandals, wine drinking devices, and naughty nativity scene intruders.And food – lots of food. Let’s leap into the lunacy together and get those Barcelona gifts sorted. Barcelona Souvenirs This list is just a personal opinion. If you had something else […]
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Getting yourself a Barcelona map on holiday is as fundamental as the plane ticket. Whether you’re looking for an attraction map, a neighbourhood map with lodging tips, or a metro map to get around I’ve got them all here in one place to ensure it’s smooth sailing all the way. Ready to go? Let’s impress […]
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Seeing a Barcelona FC game means seeing the best club in the world. The spectacle from Messi to the stadium itself isn’t just a dream come true for football fans but a great way to get in touch with Catalan culture. But to do this you’ve gotta get FC Barcelona tickets first. Let’s discover all […]
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Barcelona isn’t the easiest place to visit. With so many top Barcelona attractions and so many people visiting you’re bound to hit a few roadblocks along the way – and with a notable lack of resources put together for disabled visitors problems can compound. Whether you’re looking for Barcelona disabled access, wheelchair access, help for […]
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It’s summer in Barcelona, temperatures are pushing 35, and Barcelona water parks are just turning on their waters for that extra fun refreshment. So, why relax by the Med all day when you could be barreling down a big plastic tube at 40 mph? Let’s answer that with my list of the best Barcelona water […]
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So you’ve gone and done something weird and now you’re only spending one day in Barcelona. We won’t hold it against you (for long) – here’s a great list to maximize your 24 hours in Europe’s best city!
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For this post on Barcelona for couples I’ll start by saying that Spaniards affectionately refer to their better halves as their media naranja (half orange). What I can’t actually explain is why. A cool thing to do though, right upon touchdown at Barcelona airport, is turn to your loved one and utter the words they’ve […]
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Tons of tips for the Barcelona virgin with discount transport passes, areas to stay, line skipping tickets, party spots, local foods, festivals, and more.
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If you’re planning a Barcelona stag do let me first off say congrats on picking the right city. Whether you’re relaxing in the Spanish sun, overtaking a friend at 70 km/h on the final lap at Messi’s favourite go kart track, or having the steak of your life before an epic beach club night you’ll be […]
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Whether you need to catch up on work, want to keep in touch with family, or just feel like sending a few photos to friends a good pocket wifi connection is integral to modern travel. But with ridiculous roaming charges and punishing pay-as-you-go sim cards in Barcelona (€15.00 with low data, singular user) it’s hard to know where to begin. Luckily […]
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Getting robbed is a great way to have your holiday head south fast, so here’s some tips and tricks to avoid Barcelona’s criminal element. Because Batman can’t fly in from Gotham.
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The best free things to do in Barcelona are a welcome respite from some pretty heavy attraction bills. Technically, you could spend a weekend here without spending a penny – just don’t end up camping in Ciutadella Park! Presuming you’ve got a hotel, here are the top things to do for free in Barcelona: Free […]