If you are planning to visit Barcelona for the first time, you can to the right place. I have been living in Spain for nine years and moved to Barcelona two years ago. And I have been receiving so many visitors who have been asking me for a Barcelona packing list, and you can find…
Dress code Sagrada Familia in Barcelona: Updated information (2025)
If you are currently in Barcelona and are planning to visit the Sagrada Familia during your trip, you came to the right place. In this blog post, we will talk about the dress code for Sagrada Familia. How strict is the Sagrada Familia dress code. How is the Sagrada Familia dress code in summer? Can…
33+ Spain bucket list experiences that you need to do once in your life!
Before moving to Spain, I had no idea it was such a beautiful and diverse country. Spain truly offers something for all kinds of travellers: mountains, beaches, nature, history, and even volcanoes. And you can find them all in the following Spain bucket list. I really made sure to include the best things you can…
How to get to Bunkers del Carmel in Barcelona, opening hours & what you should know
The Carmel Bunkers in Barcelona became one of the most famous viewpoints in all of Barcelona. Every day, hundreds of people visit the bunkers to have a panoramic view of Barcelona’s coastline, the Sagrada Familia, Montjuic and the port. But there are some things you should know before visiting: For example, how to get to…
Costa Brava itinerary for 3-5 days: completely planned for you!
If you landed on this blog post then you are probably thinking about visiting Spain’s beautiful Costa Brava and are looking for a Costa Brava itinerary. Well, you came to the right place. My boyfriend and I live in Barcelona and we frequently do Costa Brava trips, some longer and some shorter. But that does…
Can you drink tap water in Barcelona? Yes, but read this first!
Barcelona’s tap water explained by a local If you are visiting Barcelona and are wondering whether Barcelona’s tap water is safe to drink, you came to the right place. I moved from Madrid to Barcelona around a year ago, and have been telling visitors everything they need to know about Barcelona’s tap water. The most…
Pros and Cons of living in Spain: My opinion after 8 years of living here
Whenever I tell people that I moved to Spain more than 8 years ago, I receive a lot of questions: “How is the quality of life in Spain?” “How is the expat life in Spain?” “Is relocating and living in Spain expensive?” “What are the Pros and Cons of living in Spain?” If you are…
Is Madrid worth visiting? 16 Reasons why it absolutely is!
Are you currently planning your Spain trip and thinking, “Is Madrid worth visiting?” If yes, then you came to the right place. I lived in Madrid for almost seven years before moving to Barcelona. So yes, I am biased, but I think that Madrid is a city you cannot miss on your Spain itinerary. I…
Is Mallorca worth visiting? (Spoiler Altert: YES it really is!)
Double-minded if Mallorca is worth visiting? As someone who moved to Spain 8 years ago—and has been on and off the Spanish island several times a year—I have found plenty of (super cool) reasons why the answer is YES! The Balearic Islands offer quite a combination: natural beauty, cultural heritage, beautiful beaches, and fantastic cuisine….
The ultimate Barcelona Gaudi Buildings Map you can download for your trip!
If you came to Barcelona for the architecture and iconic buildings, you truly came to the right city. Barcelona is THE place for architectural masterpieces and the birthplace of Catalan Modernism, and we have to thank the iconic Antoni Gaudí for that. Today’s blog post is all about the different Gaudí buildings you can find in…
