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Best beaches to visit from Barcelona

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When people travel to Barcelona they often ask me which beaches are the best on the city. Insider’s tip here: there are no good beaches in Barcelona. If you want to go to the beach for half an hour then, the Barceloneta, Barcelona’s beach, would be fine. But if you really want to enjoy a day at the beach, these are the best beaches to visit from Barcelona. Geography of the Catalan coastline Barcelona is basically in the middle of the Catalan coast. North from Barcelona, there is the Maresme, an area of relatively flat beaches. This is not a…

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Things to do in Barcelona during Christmas

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Best things to do in Barcelona during Christmas | Christmas in Barcelona | The Solivagant Soul

Christmas in Barcelona? My home town is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for both Europeans and for the rest of the world. Even though this capital is well-known for its beaches, paellas (although this is a mistake you should avoid) and general vibe, some people do visit Barcelona during the holiday season. It is a completely different experience to what you may have during the summer but worth it all the way. Here, I have compiled for you a nice list of things to do in Barcelona during Christmas. Many of them for free! Christmas in Barcelona…

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How to avoid pickpockets in Barcelona

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Best tips on how to avoid pickpockets in Barcelona | Travel hacks | Trip Savy | Safe travels | Tips to visit Barcelona safely | Barcelona safety | Travel Blog

It has been already seven years since I left Barcelona for, first Belgium, and now the Netherlands. However, I did grew up in the city and so I was shaped to survive its environment. What is normal for me because of my upbringing, are extraordinary precautions for others. People think that there are now more pickpockets than 7, 10 or 20 years ago. That is not the truth, we just have now more tourists. And more social media. Because nowadays the information is much more available to everybody, it seems as the problems has gotten worse. In my honest opinion,…

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Sant Jordi in Barcelona, the most romantic day of the year

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Spend Sant Jordi in Barcelona, the most romantic day of the year, the Catalan Saint Valentin - The Solivagant Soul

Tomorrow is April 23rd. Also known as the Saint George in the world or Sant Jordi in Barcelona and Catalonia. Besides that, April 23rd is also the world day of literature and, in Catalonia, the most romantic day of the year. Moreover, because Sant Jordi is also a kind os skipper of Catalonia, is a day when plenty of celebrations go on through the city. Today I will tell you a little bit about the story behind Sant Jordi, what are the local traditions around it, why is the most romantic day of the year and some ideas about places…

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8 things and places to avoid in Barcelona as a tourist

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8 things you should never do in Barcelona - The Solivagant Soul

There are many posts out there about the X things you can’t miss in Barcelona. Or how many “hidden gems” the city has. I am from Barcelona, and even though most of the time I have problems thinking of it as a tourist, I do have some recommendations on what to avoid in Barcelona.  Don’t be that tourist. Avoid going to Barcelona in July or August So my first advice to you is do not visit Barcelona in July and August. While most of Spain will celebrate their holidays during August, most of Europe does it in July. Barcelona is…

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About travel and the terrorist attack in Barcelona

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Terrorist attack in Barcelona and fear of travelling | The solivagant soul

I usually do not like to talk about politics. That and football are the best topics to end up angry at someone. Because of that, I rarely do, but today, a few days only after the terrorist attack in Barcelona, I feel like I have to myself out there and tell you about my point of view and experience. After canceling my trip to NYC, changing my new flights and departing from another airport… Finally on my way to the beautiful Barcelona! Una publicación compartida de The Solivagant Soul (@thesolivagantsoul) el 31 de Mar de 2016 a la(s) 5:01 PDT…

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Best 5 Reasons to visit the Festes de Gracia in Barcelona

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Festes de Gràcia, the other Barcelona - The Solivagant Soul

Visiting Barcelona in August can be a hellish or a wonderful experience. If you are not afraid of some humidity and lots of heat, you will love it. If you don’t, you will end up adapting and learning to double your water intake. Besides hoards of tourists visiting our beautiful city, there’s another very important event happening every summer in Barcelona: the Festes de Gracia. I will convince you today that, despite the heat, it is worth visiting this city during the summer. Here are the best 5 reasons to visit the Festes de Gracia in Barcelona. But before we…

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The 7 best and weirdest festivals in Spain

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7 most funny and weirdest festivals in Spain, from the San Fermines and the Fallas to something as unusual as a coffin parade

Despite not being universally known, some of the weirdest festivals in Spain occur all around the country, not only in Pamplona or in Buñol. Spain is known for fiesta and siesta. Then because of Paella and chorizo. And then, because of our sun and beaches. The truth is that when you look deeper, there are some unique things typical to Spain that sometimes make it to famous travel blogs or the local news now or then. What would these be? Well… have you ever heard of the San Fermines? La Tomatina? If there’s something we have in Spain are strange…

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8 Things to Avoid in San Juan, Puerto Rico

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8 Things you should avoid in San Juan, Puerto Rico. From learning a little bit of the local language (Spanish) to the beaches you should avoid. Here is a detailed guide of 8 things to should never do in San Juan and one that you must. #SanJuan #PuertoRico #USA #Caribbean #beaches #summer #paradise | The Solivagant Soul Travel Blog

Following up on the series of things to not do in specific locations, today I bring you 8 things to avoid in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This list of things to not do is brought to you by Yina from My Nomad Tips. She has some amazing travel tips there. Not only on her native Puerto Rico, but also in many different destinations she has visited. Do not miss out on the previous entries of this series. We have touched very different destinations such as: Barcelona (Spain), Muscat (Oman), Seoul (South Korea), Madrid (Spain), New York (USA) or Shanghai (China).…

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The ultimate Northern Spain itinerary for One Week. Or Two.

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The Ultimate Northern Spain Itinerary starting in Galicia and ending in Pamplona. One week, 10 days or two week itinerararies. | The Solivagant Soul Travel Blog | #spain #galicia #cantabria #castillayleon #navarra #basquecountry #picosdeeuropa #spanishmountains #Rioja #navarra

In this post I will show you the ultimate Northern Spain Itinerary to visit this area of Spain in one week, 10 days or more. I will suggest you the best stops as well as tips on what to do and visit in each place. At the end of the post I have also included a breakdown of stops and days you need to visit Northern Spain in a week, in 10 days or in two weeks. Even though this is the ideal roadtrip through Northern Spain, it is possible, though a challenge, to follow this itinerary with public transport.…

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