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One of the best parts of living in Barcelona is how easy it is to explore everything around us. Whether it is a quick escape to the Costa Brava, a weekend in Mallorca, or hopping a train to Madrid, travel here is part of daily life, not just a vacation. Spain is endlessly diverse — the food, the landscapes, the culture — and every region has its own magic.
Over the years, I have found favorite little hotels, beaches, wineries, and small towns that I return to again and again. This is where I share those personal picks and local finds with you. You will not find packaged itineraries here. Think of this as the kind of advice you would get over coffee with a friend who has lived here for years and loves to explore.
Taking the beach train from Barcelona is one of the best ways to escape the city and feel like you’ve gone on a mini-holiday. Over the past couple of years, I’ve made it my mission to visit all the beach towns along the Catalan coast just north of the city, and this...
The Girona Flower Festival (Temps de Flors) It seems like such a quaint throwback – an entire city decorated with flowers to celebrate Spring. Cities around the world observe this tradition and Spain is no exception. The Girona Flower Festival (Temps de Flors)...
While many head to Girona and its surroundings for world-class cycling, our group of six opted for hiking in Rupit when the weather turned too wet for a bike trip. Options for hiking near Barcelona and Girona are plentiful and Rupit is no exception. This little-known...
The Spanish wine landscape is so much more than sangria and red wine from Rioja. From fresh and fruity whites to big and bold reds, you can find any style of wine you’re interested in drinking. Cava is one of the best-kept secrets of Spain though. The profile of Cava...
Its rave scene may be legendary (or so we’ve heard…ahem), but all you need to know is that Ibiza is spectacularly beautiful. Calas the colour of Photoshop and sunset hikes among buttery-scented pine trees – all from a flight so short that, COVID aside,...
Take one trip to Mallorca and you’ll spend your time wondering why it took you this long to discover it. What have you been doing with your life?! The biggest of the four Balearic Islands offers up postcard-pretty villages, wild surfer beaches, plus tiny...
Forget politics. If you want to start an argument with a group of Catalans, bring up the Costa Brava. A conversation about “the best” Costa Brava beach town is an invitation to controversy. The cynical traveler would suggest that the little villages dotting the rugged...
Begur serves up the very best of la Costa Brava on a silver platter. This tiny municipality has everything from a historic town on a hilltop to beaches and secret coves. Begur beckons to anyone new to the Costa Brava because it’s a bite-sized taste of...
Congost de Mont-rebei is that quiet, middle child nobody notices because her louder siblings – the Costa Brava beaches and Pyrenees ski stations – get all of the attention. Last May, our family friend, Ricardo, casually shared with me a photo of an area in...
Guide to Cadaqués The white-washed houses perched unassumingly along the rocky coastline greet any traveler willing to drive 30 minutes along the curvy road leading into the fishing village of Cadaqués. The Bohemian vibe, unique history, and range of available...
Lovely little Girona, the shining jewel in the Catalan crown, holds a special place in my heart. I called it home for seven years and married the love of my life in its beautiful cathedral, itself the centerpiece for the annual Temps de Flors. A Girona day trip from...
With all of the hype around Barcelona beaches, architecture, and nightlife, it’s easy to forget that our lovely city on the Mediterranean is also less than two hours away from several ski resorts. You can spend your morning tearing it up mountainside and arrive in...
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