Hey hey! The big story around Barcelona these days: an anti-tourism march was held over the weekend in which protestors sprayed tourists with water guns. It’s all over
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Barcelona Bans AirBnb – the end of tourist rentals?
Big news here in Barcelona: Our new mayor, Jaume Collboni, announced yesterday that he wants to ban tourist apartments. The current licenses, he says, will expire in 2028
Is Barcelona the new Austin?
Ah, Barcelona. That Mediterranean paradise, where fabulous architecture, beautiful people, and world-class cuisine combine and create an enviable, affordable lifestyle in the sun. Or something like that. I
Pickpockets in Barcelona and Spain’s petty crime problem
Almost everybody in Spain has a pickpocket story. A story of how they were robbed, or almost robbed, while going about their business. Pickpocketing is pretty common in
Bitcoin in Barcelona – guide to the Catalan Crypto Community
Can you use Bitcoin in Barcelona? Is there a Barcelona Bitcoin community? What’s the deal with crypto in Catalonia? Do I really need to keep capitalizing the word
Clot neighborhood, Sant Martí and the future of Barcelona
Looking for info about the Clot neighborhood in Barcelona? Maybe not. That first sentence is just for the bots anyway. Either way, Morena and I recently moved up
Seeking Transcendence – a podcast bro’s spiritual journey
Bling bling! Morena’s alarm starts beeping on the floor next to our bed. She rolls over, hits the off button, and falls back asleep in 10 seconds. I’m
Barcelona like a local – how to have a more “authentic” Barcelona experience
It’s a common cliché, in the world of travel writing… “Don’t be just another tourist on your next trip abroad, live like a local!” And it sure does
Cannabis in Barcelona – weed clubs and getting high in a “legal grey area”
Just down the street from my flat, there’s a brown door. It’s between a Pakistani barber shop and a bike rental place. The door has a big black
Everything in Barcelona is Fake – free tour of Bogus Barna
For many, travel is a search for authenticity. Perhaps you spend most of your year working and living in a land of highways and strip malls, where much
