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Barcelona Hostels

This image shows the exterior of a hostel in Barcelona. The building has a modern facade with large glass windows, and a neon sign above the entrance reads "Barcelona Hostel." A few red bikes are parked at a bike rack in front of the building, and a person is seen walking towards the entrance. The street is lined with trees and has a typical urban vibe.

Are you planning a trip to Barcelona and looking for hostel options in the city? …

24 Hours in Barcelona: A One-Day Itinerary

Large metallic sculptures of the letters "B", "A", "R", "C", and "P" arranged in a public square, with trees and historic stone buildings in the background.

Is 24 hours in Barcelona enough? Definitely not – but sometimes 24 hours is all …

Sagrada Familia: Guided Tour or General Admission?

The Sagrada Familia basilica, one of the Gaudí Buildings in Barcelona is under construction, with cranes around its spires. The building is surrounded by trees, and a pond is in the foreground. The sky is clear and blue.

Is it worth paying extra for a guided tour of the Sagrada Familia, or is …

Finding Gaudí Buildings in Barcelona: Famous & Hidden Gems

Colourful stained-glass windows inside Gaudí's Sagrada Família in Barcelona. The interior of a modern church with tall white pillars and brightly coloured stained glass windows

Most people visiting Barcelona have heard of the Sagrada Família, but did you know there …

Is the Park Güell Tour Worth It? Here’s My Take

The view across Barcelona from the panoramic terrace of Park Güell. In the foreground is a curved wall with colourful mosaics on it

Park Güell was right near the top of my Barcelona wish list. I knew I …

1 Day in Brussels: An Easy Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

A view of a cobbled European street

Is one day in Brussels enough? Ideally, I’d give Belgium’s capital longer, but sometimes one …

Falkland Islands Shore Day – Penguins, Beer and Red Phone Boxes

Falklands Island welcome sign

One of the stops I was most excited about during our Antarctic cruise was the …

How to Take a Day Trip to the Borromean Islands, Italy

A small island in the middle of a lake with indistinct buildings on it. There are mountains on the shoreline in the background and there are low clouds hanging over them

A Borromean Islands day trip is one of the highlights of a visit to Lake …

Is Copenhagen Card Worth It?

The Nyhavn canal in Copenhagen, featuring colourful historical buildings lining the waterfront, outdoor café seating, and sailing boats moored along the pier.

Is the Copenhagen Card worth it? I used one for three days in Copenhagen and saved money. Here’s what’s included and how to decide if it will save you money too.

Travel Diaries – Berchtesgaden & Hallbergmoos

Berchtesgaden

Eurotrip 2019 On our last full day in Europe for 2019, we woke up in …