Barcelona tips – know before you go

view from Nativity tower of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Spain is a wonderful country with a lot to offer and many amazing places to visit. From the beautiful Andalusia region in the South, the Basque country up North to cosmopolitan cities like Madrid. However, there’s one city, that remains # 1 Spanish destination and that is Barcelona. While I’m the first one to encourage […]

Must see Gaudi buildings in Barcelona

casa batllo is one of the gaudi buildings in barcelona

I don’t think anyone will arugue with the statement that Antoni Gaudi’s work is a huge part of what makes Barcelona the wonderful city it is. Even if you don’t know much about art or different architectural styles, you will be able to recognize Gaudi’s work in no time. His style is very unique and […]

The Complete Guide to Visiting Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

stained glass inside of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

I think it’s safe to say, that no trip to Barcelona is complete without visiting Sagrada Familia. It would be like going to Paris and never seeing the Eiffel tower, or being in London and not seeing Big Ben. You get the point. The man behind one of the most impressive churches in the world […]

Barcelona in November – what’s it like to visit off season

view from the National museum in Barcelona in November

Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe. The combination of beautiful architecture, many of Antoni Gaudi’s masterpieces, Mediterranean sea, great weather and amazing cuisine attracts millions of tourist each year. So many, that if you visit in the summer, you need to be prepared for massive crowds everywhere. That’s why I decided to […]