Barcelona: Mano Rota’s New Tasting Menu Will Turn You Vegetarian
I’ve written about Mano Rota before. So have a lot of people. It’s one of my favourite restaurants in Barcelona and their new…
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Best & Essential Things To Do In Barcelona! An Insider’s Guide
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What to See & Do in Barcelona on Your First Visit ~ And What Not to Do
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Avenida Palace Hotel (4*) Barcelona ~ Historic Elegance in the City Centre
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3 Day Valencia Itinerary For First Time Visitors ~ Oranges, Palm Trees & Paella
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What to See & Do in Barcelona on Your First Visit ~ And What Not to Do
My essential tips on what to see, do and eat on your first trip to Barcelona, as well as essential advice on what NOT to do.
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Avenida Palace Hotel (4*) Barcelona ~ Historic Elegance in the City Centre
One of Barcelona’s oldest and most important hotels located in the city centre. Its sumptuous Art Deco style, refined dining options and impressive rooftop terrace (with pool) make this one of the most romantic 4-star hotels in Barcelona.
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GoEuro App Review: Explore Europe More Easily. Save Time & Money.
The GoEuro app makes it possible to explore Spain and the rest of Europe with just a few swipes of your finger, saving you cash and travel time in the process. Vamos!
3 Day Valencia Itinerary For First Time Visitors ~ Oranges, Palm Trees & Paella
Spain’s third largest city is famous for its blissfully sunny climate, fragrant orange trees, soft-sand beaches, culture-packed old town and, of course, for being the birthplace of paella! Here’s how to experience the best of it in just 2 or 3 days!
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Hotel Medium Valencia, Spain (4*) ~ Palm Trees & Swimming Pools
Hotel Medium Valencia is an extremely comfortable 4-star hotel located within walking distance of Valencia’s iconic City of Arts and Sciences and the historic old town – and cycling distance from the city beaches.
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Rome: Things to Know Before You Go to the Eternal City
We’ve all seen it in the movies, now let’s see if it’s true… It’s easy to get carried away by the romance of Rome…
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Best Things to Do in Rome ~ A Guide for First Time Visitors in the ‘Eternal City’
From advice on the the best way to visit the Vatican City, Roman Forum and Colosseum to tips on where to eat & drink the best pizza, pasta, gelato, wine and coffee in Rome, these are what I believe to be the best things to see, do and eat in Rome. Andiamo!
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Welcome Piram Hotel (4*), Rome – Timeless Style in the Centro Storico
Housed in a converted palazzo, this classic 4-star hotel is conveniently located in Rome’s Centro Storico (historic heart).
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Celebrating Love and Life in Northern Spain ~ A Photo Journal
Northern Spain seems to have a way of drawing me back. For one reason or another I have visited this rugged “Green Coast” more than any other part of my adoptive home country.
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Barcelona: Mano Rota’s New Tasting Menu Will Turn You Vegetarian
I’ve written about Mano Rota before. So have a lot of people. It’s one of my favourite restaurants in Barcelona and their new…
Barcelona: Wanderbeak’s Delectable ‘Born to Eat’ Food Tour
El Born is my absolute favourite neighbourhood in Barcelona’s historic old town and Wanderbeak’s ‘Born to Eat’ food tour is the ultimate way to…
La Bombilla Cocktail Bar (Sant Antoni, Barcelona) ~ Live. Connect. Enjoy.
I feel like I say this all the time, but I’ll say it again anyway – Sant Antoni is my favourite barrio in…
Best French Restaurants in Barcelona ~ A Francophile’s Guide
A few of my personal favourite French restaurants in Barcelona – here’s where to go when you’ve had your fill of Spanish tapas.
Best Restaurants & Tapas Bars in Sants, Barcelona ~ A Local’s Guide
I’ve been living in Sants for a couple of years now and these are what I personally consider to be the best local restaurants and tapas bars.
Exploring the Evolution of Catalan Gastronomy with Food Tours Barcelona
From market nibbles and bodega bites to avant-garde tapas and ‘surf & turf’ delights, the Barcelona Food Experiences tour is a delectable way to taste and understand Catalonia’s world-class cuisine.
Best Cocktail Bars in Barcelona ~ Ben’s Boozy Guide
After more blackouts and fuzzy mornings than I dare admit, this is my boozy guide to the very best cocktail bars in Barcelona.
La Filomena Gastrobar (Barcelona) ~ Hearty Home-Cooking à la Sant Antoni.
Hearty home-cooking, great cocktails and lazy neighbourhood vibes, à la Sant Antoni.
Cometa Pla Barcelona: Creative Tapas & Biodynamic Wines in the Gothic Quarter
Innovative Mediterranean cooking, biodynamic wines and cool-but-casual vibes in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
Live Barcelona’s High Life with Wanderbeak’s Gourmet Gaudí Food & Architecture Tour
Modernist architecture, Michelin-starred dining and fascinating conversation – this is a double deluxe taste of Barcelona’s high life.
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Things to Do in Barcelona
What to See & Do in Barcelona on Your First Visit ~ And What Not to Do
My essential tips on what to see, do and eat on your first trip to Barcelona, as well as essential advice on what NOT to do.
My Life in Barcelona
Thoughts, reflections and photographs from my life in Barcelona.
Visit the Torre Glòries Building ~ Barcelona’s Psychedelic Disco Gherkin
The Torre Glòries skyscraper is one of Barcelona’s tallest and most iconic buildings – every bit as recognisable as the peaks of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia….
Barcelona by Bicycle: My Favourite Routes & Rides ~ A Cyclist’s Guide
From sandy beach boardwalks and urban cycle lanes to pine-scented mountain bike trails and family-friendly parks, there truly is something for every type of rider in Barcelona. Here are my favourite routes.
One Winter’s Day in Barcelona ~ A Photo Journal
My favourite time to be in the Catalan capital…
Bon Nadal! Visiting Barcelona Over Christmas & New Year’s Eve
Because Barcelona is one of the jolliest places to be during the holiday season!
Sunday at Sants Estacio, Barcelona ~ A Photo Journal
I don’t usually spend my Sundays hanging around train stations, but Barcelona’s Sants Estacio is not your average train station. It’s located just at…
Zoom, Flash, Click! Shooting Barcelona on a Smartphone Photography Tour
Explore the best photography spots in Barcelona and learn how to capture better images.
A Day Trip to Tarragona from Barcelona ~ Roman Ruins & Seaside Living
Just an hour away from Barcelona, Tarragona is a Medieval metropolis boasting 2,000 years of history, traditional tapas bars and beautiful beaches.
Barcelona: Fiery Flamenco & Spanish Guitar at the Baroque Palau Dalmases
Experience authentic flamenco (dance and music) in a 17th century Baroque palace.
Where to Stay in Barcelona
Avenida Palace Hotel (4*) Barcelona ~ Historic Elegance in the City Centre
One of Barcelona’s oldest and most important hotels located in the city centre. Its sumptuous Art Deco style, refined dining options and impressive rooftop terrace (with pool) make this one of the most romantic 4-star hotels in Barcelona.
Almanac Barcelona Hotel ~ Personalised Grand Luxury in the City Centre
An obvious choice for travellers in search of the good life in Barcelona.
H10 Cubik Hotel, Barcelona ~ Superior 4-Star Luxury in the City Centre
A funky 4-star design hotel right in the heart of Barcelona, near Las Ramblas and the best of the old town. A spectacular rooftop terrace seals the deal.
Alexandra Hotel (Eixample, Barcelona) ~ 4* Contemporary Design, Urban Sophistication
Four-star contemporary design within strolling distance of Barcelona city centre and Antoni Gaudí’s Modernist masterpieces.
How to Find Student Accommodation in Barcelona ~ A Fuss-Free Guide
Find quality student accommodation in Barcelona with as little fuss as possible.
B-Hotel Barcelona: Superior 3-Star Hotel with Rooftop Pool & Bar
Luxury living for less. Modern rooms and a glitzy rooftop bar and pool. Outstanding value for money, one of the best budget hotels in Barcelona.
Gran Hotel La Florida (Barcelona) ~ A 5-Star Urban Resort
Highlights include unrivalled views of Barcelona, first-class dining and a spectacular indoor/outdoor pool. This is the epitome of luxury Mediterranean living.
Pillow Talk: Romantic Hotels in Barcelona for Couples ~ Sultry Siestas Await
From boutique hotels in the city centre to hilltop retreats, these are the most romantic hotels in Barcelona for couples in need of a little quality time.
Eixample Esquerra (Left) Barcelona Neighbourhood Guide ~ Live the Good Life on the Left Side
Eixample Esquerra is the perfect neighbourhood for those who want to live the highlife in Barcelona.
Sant Antoni Barcelona Neighbourhood Guide ~ The Foodie District
Sant Antoni is the perfect neighbourhood for a foodie stay in Barcelona. Seriously!
Updated for your gastronomic pleasure in January, 2018.
Beyond Barcelona
3 Day Valencia Itinerary For First Time Visitors ~ Oranges, Palm Trees & Paella
Spain’s third largest city is famous for its blissfully sunny climate, fragrant orange trees, soft-sand beaches, culture-packed old town and, of course, for being the birthplace of paella! Here’s how to experience the best of it in just 2 or 3 days!
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Hotel Medium Valencia, Spain (4*) ~ Palm Trees & Swimming Pools
Hotel Medium Valencia is an extremely comfortable 4-star hotel located within walking distance of Valencia’s iconic City of Arts and Sciences and the historic old town – and cycling distance from the city beaches.
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Rome: Things to Know Before You Go to the Eternal City
We’ve all seen it in the movies, now let’s see if it’s true… It’s easy to get carried away by the romance of Rome…
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Best Things to Do in Rome ~ A Guide for First Time Visitors in the ‘Eternal City’
From advice on the the best way to visit the Vatican City, Roman Forum and Colosseum to tips on where to eat & drink the best pizza, pasta, gelato, wine and coffee in Rome, these are what I believe to be the best things to see, do and eat in Rome. Andiamo!
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Welcome Piram Hotel (4*), Rome – Timeless Style in the Centro Storico
Housed in a converted palazzo, this classic 4-star hotel is conveniently located in Rome’s Centro Storico (historic heart).
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Celebrating Love and Life in Northern Spain ~ A Photo Journal
Northern Spain seems to have a way of drawing me back. For one reason or another I have visited this rugged “Green Coast” more than any other part of my adoptive home country.
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Reflections on a Year of Travel, Hopes & Dreams for the Future
2017. It’s been a hell of a year. Not just for me, but for all of us. But I’m choosing to focus on…
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Photo Essay: A Pilgrim’s Arrival in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia (Northern Spain)
I was travelling through Santiago de Compostela recently and tried to capture the moments of pilgrims arriving at their final destination after hiking the Camino.
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Spain Expert Sarah Gemba Wants to Make Your Wildest Travel Dreams Come True
Though she was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Sarah Gemba became wildly obsessed with the Spanish way of life at a young age…
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¡Fiesta! FREE Things to Do in Seville (Andalusia, Spain) ~ A Fun-Filled Guide
Here are a few fun and FREE things to do in Seville, Andalusia’s flamenco-fuelled capital city!
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