Barcelona

My first time – at a Formula One car race

For a good long while Formula One car races were an integral part of our weekends. We were thrilled while we were watching countless races on TV.

Completely for free: Tips for lovely excursions in Barcelona

Travelling can be costly. So finding things to do for free at our destinations always makes me happy. I tested some of the free things to do in Barcelona and would like to share them with you.

The five most beautiful destinations in Barcelona

After almost three weeks in Barcelona, I returned with so many memories that it was quite hard to pick a top five. One thing before we start: None of our excursions left me heavily disappointed. I was able to find something interesting, informative or beautiful at every single spot that we visited.

Using Barcelona’s public transportation system

People who travel Barcelona do not need a car. Everything here can be reached on foot or via public transport. Barcelona’s public transportation system is varied and one should take the time to take a different route every now and again.

Food in Barcelona

There is nothing worse than having different preferences for eating times than the locals at your destination. Whenever we became hungry, most restaurants were closed.

Parc de la Ciutadella – The green lung of Barcelona

An oasis in the big city – a place to experience relaxation and history – the Parc de la Ciutadella in the middle of Barcelona. We explored this 17.4-hectare park on a walk and breathed in its richness.

Reial Monestir De Santa Maria De Pedralbes

What I thought a monastery would look like!
As I returned from our trip to Montserrat a little disappointed by the atmosphere I was a tad sceptical what to expect from our visit to the Reial Monestir De Santa Maria De Pedralbes.

The Olympic Barcelona

The Summer Olympic Games 1992 took place in Barcelona. It was a special event as for the first time in 20 years athletes from all nations that had an Olympic Committee took part in the games.