On our way to Spain, Nick and I threw out an Instagram question asking for people’s top Barcelona recommendations .. and literally everyone replied back with “visit La Sagrada Familia.” Is that not a given? With over 150,000 reviews on TripAdvisor at a near 5 star average, it’s not only the top attraction in the … Read more
If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve seen a lot of Gaudi while in Barcelona…naturally. We’ve been to La Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera and now Park Guell completes the trifecta. A Bit of History Catalan entrepreneur, Eusebi Guell, commissioned Antoni Gaudi to create the park. At the time it was also intended to be … Read more
Barri Gotic aka Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter is one of the oldest and most historical areas in the city. In fact, some buildings and structures are still standing from the medieval and Roman times, dating back as far as 15B.C. The neighborhood is lively and fun, and you could spend hours wandering through the streets, getting lost … Read more
Along the most popular street in the city sits the oldest cocktail bar in Barcelona, and if you’re not paying attention, you’ll walk right by it. Las Boadas occupies a tiny corner on Las Ramblas; it’s very unassuming with a small door and simple lettering on the outside. Las Boadas However when you venture inside, you … Read more
Getting up the Mountain There are two ways up the mountain from the final train stops. By the Cremallera (rail railway) or by cable car. Cable Car If you decide to take the cable car up, exit the train at the stop Aeri de Montserrat. The journey takes only 5 minutes as the cable car moves … Read more
