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Getting Around Barcelona: Public Transportation Guide

Trying to make your way around a new city can be confusing. Throw in the fact that maps and signs in Barcelona use not just one, but two different languages, and figuring out the public transportation system may seem downright intimidating. However, there’s no reason to freak out just yet—getting around...

Free Self Guided Tapas Tour in Barcelona: 5 Stops You Must Try

Lindsey Zimmerman

Today Lindsey shares tips for a free self guided tapas tour in Barcelona’s buzzing Poble Sec neighborhood. This 5 stop tour is a local experience that every foodie in Barcelona should try! A tapas crawl in Barcelona is unlike that of nearly any other major city in Spain. Few,...

Best Paella in Barcelona: 5 Authentic Spots Where Locals Go

Lindsey Zimmerman

Today Lindsey shares helpful tips on how to eat a great paella in Barcelona — it’s not as easy as you’d think! Great paella in Barcelona is tricky to find (believe it or not) but the places highlighted below guarantee you a fantastic, local experience. They might not all...

Born Neighborhood Guide: Discover Creativity in Barcelona’s Oldest Quarter

Lindsey Zimmerman

For centuries, the Born neighborhood has enjoyed its status as one of Barcelona’s most posh, sophisticated neighborhoods. A onetime hotspot among the medieval aristocracy, the area today is a chic creative hub with a touch of international flair. With its narrow, centuries-old streets lined with everything from medieval palaces...

Best Walking Tour in Barcelona for Foodies: 7 Essential Stops

Lindsey Zimmerman

Today Lindsey shares her tips for a self-guided Barcelona walking tour for foodies — needless to say it’s worth the calories! Barcelona is a world within a city—a buzzing hub of culture, cuisine, and endless things to see and do. And despite its claim to fame as Spain’s second...

Gracia Neighborhood Guide: What to Do in Barcelona’s Quirky Village

Lindsey Zimmerman

Today Lindsey shares her tips for Barcelona’s quirkiest neighborhood with a Gracia neighborhood guide. I’ve spent months living in Gracia these past few years, and agree with her that it’s one of Barcelona’s best neighborhoods! Visiting Gracia after experiencing the hustle and bustle of central Barcelona almost feels like...