10 Things NOT To Do in Barcelona: Tourist Mistakes To Avoid

January 18, 2019 By Somto Ugwueze 1 Comment

What Not To Do in Barcelona: Top 10 Tourist Fails To Avoid

As a first time visitor to Barcelona, it can be easy to fall for tourist traps, spend too much money, or have unrealistic expectations. This post is about 10 things not to do in Barcelona. Read this guide to find out important things to know before going to Barcelona. Knowing what to expect and what to avoid will save you time, money, energy and even potential embarrassment. In no particular order, here are no-nos for tourists visiting Barcelona.

How To Spend 3 Days in Barcelona: The Perfect Itinerary

December 25, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 6 Comments

3 Day Barcelona Itinerary: How To Plan the Perfect Barcelona Trip

This is the perfect 3 day Barcelona itinerary for first-time visitors. With so much to do in this giant city, I figured I’d make your life easier by building you a Barcelona itinerary. Three days is just the right amount of time to see the highlights of Barcelona. You can explore Antoni Gaudi’s famous buildings, meander through the Gothic Quarter, and see the Picasso Museum at a leisurely pace. After your visit to Barcelona, you may consider exploring some lesser-known destinations in Spain that have a lot to offer.

The Best Christmas Markets in Barcelona: 2018 Guide

December 24, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze Leave a Comment

The 5 Most Enchanting Christmas Markets in Barcelona (2018)

This time of the year, cities and towns across Spain roll out their Christmas markets. They aren’t quite like the fairytale Christmas Markets you’ll find in Germany, but they still have a lot to offer. You’ll find elaborate nativity scenes and some quirky traditions unique to Catalunya. This post is about the best Christmas markets in Barcelona and how to plan your trip to Barcelona over the holidays.

The 7 Best Day Trips from Barcelona: From Roman Ruins To Sandy Beaches

December 22, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 2 Comments

The Best Day Trips from Barcelona: 7 Destinations For Your Itinerary

Barcelona isn’t the only place worth visiting in Catalunya. If you’re looking for more destinations to add to your itinerary, here is a list of the 7 best day trips from Barcelona. These towns and cities are much less touristy than Barcelona so you can get a more authentic feel of what life is like in Catalunya. You’ll find everything from Roman ruins to sandy beaches (that are much better than those in Barcelona!) This is your complete guide to the best day trips from Barcelona.

A Self-Guided Gaudi Walking Tour of Barcelona with Map

November 28, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze Leave a Comment

Gaudi Walking Tour of Barcelona with Map

Antoni Gaudi, the iconic Catalan architect, built some of his greatest works in Barcelona. His modernist buildings are sprinkled around the city, and you view them through a free walking tour. This post shows you how to design your own self-guided Gaudi walking tour of Barcelona. You’ll also get a map with a route you can follow to see 6 Gaudi masterpieces in one day or over the course of a few days.

The 3 Best Berlin Christmas Markets To Visit This Year (2019)

November 8, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 6 Comments

Discover Berlin’s Most Beautiful Christmas Markets (2019)

The months of November and December are a truly magical period to visit Germany. Christmas is a favorite holiday for the Germans so there are lots of festivities during those months. One of the top reasons to visit during the holiday season is to experience the beautiful Christmas markets. This post is about Berlin’s Christmas Markets, in particular. There are hundreds of Christmas markets throughout the city so it would be impossible to visit even half of them. That’s why I’m breaking down the best Christmas markets in Berlin based on my own experiences and a little bit of digging.