My Favourite Tapas Bars in Barcelona ~ A Completely Unobjective Guide
A small selection of my personal favourite tapas bars in Barcelona – perfect at any time of day or night, and on any budget.
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From tapas bar hopping in Madrid to beach bronzing in Barcelona, this is your ultimate inside guide to the very best of Spain. By Ben Holbrook and friends.
Exploring Barcelona’s La Modelo Prison ~ Political Oppression & 1,000 Executions
A visit to Barcelona’s 113-year-old Modelo prison, the site of some 1,000 executions, the most recent of which was in 1974.
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Things to Do, See & Eat in Elegant Cantabria, Northern Spain ~ Santander & Beyond
This is my travel guide to the best things to do and see in Cantabria, northern Spain, with essential tips on where to eat, drink and sleep – in the capital city of Santander and beyond.
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Holy Smoke & Lingering Goodbyes: Pursuing the Cruz de Mayo Procession in Sevilla ~ A Photo Journal
Just me, my camera and a sense of total liberation. Seeking action, seeking shade… seeking everything and nothing in particular.
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The Pie Shoppe, Barcelona ~ Handmade Pies, Craft Beer & Moonshine
Soulfully gratifying British and American pies (savoury and sweet) lovingly handmade on the premises and expertly paired with local craft brews.
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Free and Cheap Car Parks in Barcelona City Centre
Looking for cheap, secure and convenient car parking in Barcelona city centre? This is your essential money-saving guide.
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Barcelona Precincts Available Now ~ A New Travel Book by Yours Truly
My new travel book, ‘Barcelona Precincts’, is now available worldwide – online and at all good bookshops! “A curated guide to Barcelona’s best shops, eateries, bars and other hangouts.”
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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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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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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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: 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…
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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…
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My Life in Barcelona
Thoughts, reflections and photographs from my life in Barcelona.
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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….
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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.
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Almanac Barcelona Hotel ~ Personalised Grand Luxury in the City Centre
An obvious choice for travellers in search of the good life in Barcelona.
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One Winter’s Day in Barcelona ~ A Photo Journal
My favourite time to be in the Catalan capital…
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