Museum of the History of Barcelona (MUHBA)!
There are a lot of ways to fall in love with a city. You can embrace its culture, befriend its people or indulge in its food. But one of my most favorite ways to build a relationship with a city,…
5 Quirky Traditions in Catalunya
The Catalan region of Spain takes pride in its unique traditions surrounding holiday rituals, seasonal foods, and numerous themed festivals that take place year round. Planning a trip to Barcelona? Make the most of your experience & educate yourself (and…
Bon Profit! Essentials of Catalan Cuisine
Thanks to its prime location on the Mediterranean, the Catalan region boasts some of Spain’s finest cuisine, composed of fresh ingredients, meats, seafood, vegetables, and more. Planning a trip? We’ve got you covered on the essentials you can’t afford to…
Festa Nacional d’Espanya – October 12 in Barcelona
In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue! Over here in Spain, he’s known as Cristobal Colon, the man who set sail to India and wound up landing in the Americas on October 12, 1492. To commemorate this world changing moment…
Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona
Joan Miró i Ferrà was born in Barcelona in 1893. He was an artist with a very peculiar but intriguing talent for surrealism. Most of his work is centred around the conscious mind and Catalan pride which challenged the typical…
The Cultural Festival of Esquerra de l’Eixample 2016
Barcelona’s neighbourhoods are like little towns in themselves. They have unique histories, individual cultures and rich, proud communities! One such area is the massive district of l’Eixample. The district itself is divided into 4 parts – L’Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample (Old…
Museu Marítim in Barcelona
When Christopher Columbus returned from his maiden voyage to the New World, his first stop in Europe was the port of Barcelona! The harbour front of Barcelona has seen some impressive moments in history. Dating all the way back to…
FC Barcelona – The Symbol of Catalan Pride
When it comes to football, Spain can proudly say that it’s home to the best teams in the world. From total trophies won, to hugely valuable players – Spain’s got the best of the best. One of Spain’s top teams…
The Catalan Kitchen: Bacallà a la Llauna
Bacallà – bacalao in Spanish, and cod in english – is a very popular fish on the Iberian Peninsula. You can find many classic dishes using cod in a variety of ways, including what the Catalans like to call Bacallà…
La Mercè – Barcelona’s Largest Street Festival
As the summer comes to a close, Barcelona begins preparing for its most famous street festival of the year! La Mercè has been an official city holiday since the late 1800s and continues growing in popularity with people from all…