Barcelona is one of those cities I never seem to get tired of. After visiting multiple times and eventually moving here, it’s become one of my favorite places in Europe to recommend to friends and family. Four days is, in my opinion, the perfect amount of time for a first visit. You’ll have enough time…
Where to Stay in Barcelona Barcelona has felt like a second home ever since I first visited in early 2022. I can’t really explain it, but from the moment I arrived, something just clicked. It was one of those cities that immediately felt familiar, comfortable, and somewhere I could actually picture myself living. Over the…
Food, wellness, beauty, and everyday favorites from an expat who lived in Barcelona for over two years I’ve been carrying this guide around in my head for a long time. Barcelona felt familiar to me well before I ever called it home. From my very first visit, there was an ease to being here that…
Photo via Victor Freitas As someone who has been obsessed with fitness (and a loyal ClassPass user since the very beginning), I knew I had to share my favorite studios in Barcelona. This city is my current home base, and ClassPass has made it so easy to try new workouts, discover hidden-gem studios, and even…
Photo by Vincent Rivaud Hello blogging world! 👋 I’ve been wanting to get more active here because I’m always traveling and sharing recommendations — and sometimes it’s just easier to have everything in one place. This year I’ve been focusing on exploring cities and towns near my beautiful home base, Barcelona. Honestly, I fell in…
A yoga retreat near Barcelona had been on my mind for a while. I went on one in Thailand a few years back and absolutely loved it, so I knew I wanted to do another this year. But instead of traveling far, I started looking for something closer to Barcelona. A quick search led me…
Updated November 2026 · My favorite Madrid and Barcelona itinerary for first-timers, with four days in each city. Planning a trip to Spain and trying to decide how many days to spend in Madrid and Barcelona? This 8-day Madrid and Barcelona itinerary gives you four days in each city, with plenty of time to experience…
It is crazy to think that I have been living in Spain for a little over a month now, and during this time I have visited museums, been on tours, tried the local food, and more. I’ve received a lot of inquiries on social media seeking travel guide advice, so I’m happy to finally be…