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Helpful Spanish Phrases to Use on Your Spanish Vacation

Traveling to a new country is both exciting and new, offering fresh perspectives on culture, architecture, food, people, and language. Language is complex yet simple, an oxymoron in every sense, and is one of those special things that brings…
Parc de la Ciutadella

The Best Picnic Spots in Barcelona

Summer in Barcelona screams for a picnic! Barcelona is full of perfect and peaceful picnic spots and you don't even have to leave town. There are more than 300 sunny days per year, so it's not necessary to worry about the weather. Take your…
Tapa

10 Things Locals Want You To Know Before You Visit Barcelona

Barcelona’s architecture, delicious food, excellent shopping possibilities and great nightlife attract a lot of tourists. Barcelona was one of the most visited cities around the world in 2016 and it is definitely worth visiting! There are…

Welcome to the Shopping Mecca of Barcelona

Ready for shopping? YES! Barcelona is definitely a shopper’s dream and one of Europe's top cities of fashion. Barcelona has a wide variety of top designer brands, shopping malls, and fashion boutiques. But what is the best time to shop and…

A Practical Guide for FC Barcelona Fans

As you might know, football is the most popular sport in Spain. It’s not just a hobby; it is a passion of most Spanish people. If you are coming to Barcelona, you definitely need to visit the home of FC Barcelona - Camp Nou! Camp Nou was…
Barcelona Beach

Best Beaches in Barcelona

It is July in Barcelona, this means the weather is hot and the beaches are packed. People venture from near and far to take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea. Vendors and tourists pack the most popular Barcelona beaches which can make for a not-so-relaxing…
Park Güell

Park Güell Survival Guide: 5 best tips for your visit!

Alongside Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, Park Güell is one of the most popular tourist attractions and one of the most important must-see places in Barcelona. Not only is the whole park is a masterpiece created by Gaudi, it also has some of the…
Barcelona Housing

Where to stay in Barcelona - Hotels & Rental agencies

Here are the best websites to help you choose the perfect place to stay during your visit to the city
Barcelona Best Tours

10 best tours to do in Barcelona

When you are travelling, you really want to make the most of your trip - especially if you're short of time. Here is a list of the 10 best tours to take in Barcelona!
Summer in Barcelona

5 Best Spring Things to do in Barcelona

If you're lucky enough to come visit before the summer kicks in, happy you! Just by being outside you already have a 5-star holidays experience guaranteed.
Best of Costa Brava

The Best of Costa Brava: Beaches, Culture and Adventure

Costa Brava is the perfect destination for travelers seeking sun, beauty, relaxation or adventure. It's also one of the most romantic coastal regions in Europe, with its teal-colored Mediterranean waters, its breathtaking landscapes, wonderful…
Wine in Barcelona

How to Take Wine Bottles Back Home

Photos and text provided by Paul Budny, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Lazenne While visiting the various Spanish wine regions, and tasting the excellent wines they have to offer, we frequently receive questions about what is the best…
Barcelona in winter

Why You Should Visit Barcelona in Winter

It's ok if when you think of Barcelona your mind gets filled with images of sun, sand, sangrias, and a few things in between. Summer by the Mediterranean really is something special. But Barcelona is so much more than that! Actually,…
Barcelona Lifestyle Guide

12 Mistakes Not to Make when Visiting Barcelona

Every traveler knows that the more a person travels, the easier it gets. However, every new city that you visit has its own tricks that may or may not be easy to spot. We see visitors making basic mistakes time and time again, and we know that…
Summer Sales Barcelona

2015 Summer sales in Barcelona: July 1st

We're sure you know: Barcelona is one of the best cities in the world for shopping! You can find international brands and local boutiques all concentrated in the city center, or fantastic shopping malls super easy to reach by public transportation. There…
News in Spain

Top 4 Ways to Read Barcelona News in English

Looking for some Barcelona local news? Here is a selection of 4 local magazines and newspapers, published in English: 1. The Local     The Local is the largest English-language news network in Europe, with having four…
Catalunya in Manhattan

All you need to know about Travel Insurance

With so many variables to account for, choosing the right travel insurance is tricky business... here are some tips on how to choose the right one! To begin with, it is important to note that travel insurance goes way beyond medical protection.…
Traveling to and from Barcelona

Traveling To and From Barcelona

We thought it’d be helpful to create a list of the top 6 destinations our clients visit the most when traveling in Europe and some tips on how to travel to or from them in relation to Barcelona.
Shopping in Barcelona

Shopping in Barcelona: Find the Local Exclusivity

Enough with H&M, Mango and Zara! You are in one of the most artistic and fashioned cities in the world. Give it a shot to Barcelona’s local designers and find yourself surrounded by unique shops and exclusive products
Tipping in Barcelona

The Tipping Etiquette: Where, When and How Much

Trying to figure out who to tip, how much and when is always a challenge when you're in a foreign country. Here is a tipping guide to help you out when in Spain!
Wine in Barcelona

Bringing Wine to the U.S.: Here is All You Need to Know

How much wine will you be able to bring back home, in case you fall in love with a bottle (probabilities are high)?
Barcelona Housing

Top 10 Travel Apps for Your Barcelona Trip

It was about time: here are the best 10 travel apps for your time in Barcelona!

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