# Homage to BCN > A Blog About Barcelona --- ## Posts - [Isidra’s Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/isidras-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Isidra Mencos, author of Promenade of Desire—A Barcelona Memoir, shares her perfect day in Barcelona. Read and enjoy! - [An Excerpt from Promenade of Desire: A Barcelona Memoir](https://homagetobcn.com/promenade-of-desire/): This memoir from Catalan-born Isidra Mencos chronicles her time growing up in a pivotal moment for Spain. It is an absolute joy! - [Richard's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/richards-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Richard from Barcelona Lowdown shares his perfect day, from paddleboarding in Barceloneta to Poblenou, El Raval and back again. Read on... - [Watch ‘Barcelona. A Day. A Life.’ (A Short Film by Ben Holbrook)](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-short-film-ben-holbrook/): One-time Barcelona resident Ben Holbrook spent lockdown trawling through old video footage. Read his story and watch the resulting film. - [Margaux’s Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/margauxs-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Margaux, owner of the local flower delivery service Mosaic Flowers, shares her perfect day of simple pleasures in Gràcia, Barcelona. - [WSET Wine Courses in Barcelona from Rack and Return](https://homagetobcn.com/wset-wine-courses-barcelona/): Want to study WSET courses in Barcelona? Then look no further than the wine courses offered by Rack and Return. Online-only options available. Read more... - [Check out the Gaudí and Modernisme Free Tour!](https://homagetobcn.com/gaudi-modernisme-free-tour/): Barcelona local Georgina Blasco checks out the Gaudí and Modernisme Free Tour. The perfect free walking tour for tourists and locals alike. - [Hope's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/hopes-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): A short but sweet perfect day in Barcelona from embroidered bag designer Hope. This would be very close to my perfect day! Read and enjoy. - [A Kids & Family Walking Tour of the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/kids-walking-tour/): The Kids & Family Walking Tour from Runner Bean Tours is a tour where the kids are the focus. But that doesn't mean the adults can't learn a thing or two! - [An Extract from "Slow Travels in Unsung Spain"](https://homagetobcn.com/slow-travels-in-unsung-spain/): "A compelling and eclectic narrative full of the unexpected", is how Rough Guides describes Brett Hetherington's new book, "Slow Travels in Unsung Spain". - [Barcelona Tapas Tour in Poble Sec with Context Travel](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-tapas-tour-context-travel/): Read my review of Context Travel's Pica-Pica in Poble-Sec Walk. Three stops, full stomachs, and a whole load of knowledge about Catalan food. - [Olga's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/olgas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Interior design specialist Olga shares her perfect day in Barcelona. Full of wonderful interior design shops and the odd restaurant or two. Read and enjoy! - [Getting Out of Your Fitness Comfort Zone in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/fitness-barcelona/): Pilates teacher Devorah Al-irimi explains how you can mix it up while keeping fit in Barcelona. From running, to HITT training, to trapeze and Pilates. - [Camilla's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/camillas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Camilla Mathias, a British/Romanian actress, singer, guitarist, composer and artist shares her perfect day outdoors in beautiful Barcelona. - [A French Guy's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/the-french-guy-barcelona/): The French Guy is a French guy from Paris who lives in Barcelona. Read his tongue-in-cheek exploits and ideas for a perfect day in Barcelona. Videos too! - [The Rise of Digital Nomads in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/digital-nomads-barcelona/): Why is Barcelona the Digital Nomad Heaven? We explore 5 top reasons contributing to the rise of digital nomads in Barcelona. Read them here! - [Nicola's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/nicolas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): If you like a day of sightseeing and history then Nicola Kennedy has the perfect day for you. Catch the famous sights but don't let the history pass you by! - [Tilly's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/tillys-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Close your eyes. Picture your favourite city in the whole world. Imagine moving there. That’s my life in Barcelona. Well, I guess it wasn’t that easy. I’m actually doing my Erasmus year abroad from Leeds University, I just got lucky with my placement. - [Julia's Perfect Day in Gràcia](https://homagetobcn.com/julias-perfect-day-in-gracia/): Julia shares her love of the neighbourhood of Gràcia. From Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia and Plaça del Sol. To the wonders of the annual Festa Major de Gràcia. - [The Catalan Language: Do You Really Need It?](https://homagetobcn.com/catalan-language/): To learn or not to learn the Catalan language? In this article I’ll share with you the difficulties, the benefits and the insight into Catalan culture and society that has come from knowing it, and the reception I’ve received from local people. Read on... - [Marta Ezquerro's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/marta-ezquerro-barcelona/): Spanish teacher and published author, Marta Ezquerro, shares her love of the Gràcia neighbourhood and of Barcelona as a whole. Read on... - [Painting and Wine at Arte Bar Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/arte-bar-barcelona/): For one of the best evenings you can have, visit Arte Bar Barcelona for a painting and wine event from two of the loveliest people you could hope to meet. - [Views From Above: The 5 Best Viewpoints in Barcelona for Photography](https://homagetobcn.com/best-viewpoints-in-barcelona/): Charlie Gardiner, founder of World of Travel Photography, shares his 5 best viewpoints in Barcelona for capturing the perfect photograph. - [Barcelona Immigration Statistics](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-immigration-statistics/): Barcelona immigration statistics from Studies on Immigration on the Ajuntament de Barcelona website. Great info about the foreign population in Barcelona. - [Where Tourists and Locals Play Football Together in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/where-to-play-football-in-barcelona/): Get the lowdown on where to play football in Barcelona and meet locals, tourists and expats. And maybe even share a few beers afterwards! - [Marina's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/marinas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Born and raised in Moscow, Armenian Marina is a foodie entrepreneur who founded Barcelona Eat Local Food Tours and partnered with Bitemojo in Barcelona too! - [Las Cloacas de Interior (Spain - The State's Secret Cesspit)](https://homagetobcn.com/las-cloacas-de-interior-english-subtitles/): This 2017 Mediapro documentary is the result of 9 months investigation and analysis revealing the dirty works at the heart of Spain's Interior Ministry. - [Flotarium: Release Your Inner Floater](https://homagetobcn.com/flotarium-barcelona/): The Flotarium in Barcelona gives you the experience of complete sensory isolation and deep relaxation as you float weightless in the salt water. Try it! - [Barcelona Room Prices by Metro Station](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-room-prices/): Based on their own research, Uniplaces used the Barcelona metro map to create a “Barcelona Room Prices” map, with the average rent price per metro station. - [The Wonderful Wanderbeak Savor Spain Food Tour](https://homagetobcn.com/wanderbeak-barcelona-food-tour/): This excellent Barcelona food tour is from Wanderbeak Tours, a company just beginning to make their mark in Barcelona and definitely one to watch out for. - [Patricia Caicedo's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/patricia-caicedo-perfect-day-barcelona/): Chuffed to bits to have the Colombian classical soprano and musicologist Patricia Caicedo share her perfect day of beauty in Barcelona. Read and enjoy! - [Martin's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/martins-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): As a self-confessed sun worshiper and mad outdoor fitness enthusiast, Martin's perfect day fits in well with Barcelona's healthy living lifestyle. - [Barcelona on a Budget](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-on-a-budget/): We highlight some of the things you can do in Barcelona on a budget. A list of the top 5 things you can do in Barcelona without spending too much money. - [Nuria's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/nurias-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Nuria from the wonderful Food Lovers Company food tours here in Barcelona shares her perfect day of food and walking through the neighbourhoods of the city. - [Ebylife: Your Very Own Personal Trainer in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/personal-trainer-barcelona/): Martin Ebner is a personal trainer in Barcelona and runs Ebylife. I caught up with him in Parc de la Ciutadella to see if he was all that. TLDR; He was. :) - [The 5 Best Rooftop Bars in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/best-rooftop-bars-barcelona/): There's no shortage of rooftop bars in Barcelona. And the best can usually be found at hotels. Here's 5 of the best from the guys at The Rooftop Guide. - [Christina's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/christinas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): UK-born Beirut resident Christina recalls her perfect day in Barcelona when she visited the city one September. It's clear she fell in love with the place! - [Anna's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/annas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Anna from Barcelonina recalls her perfect day in Barcelona after finding a cactus, a ring, a chocolate bar, and a red and white bandana in her bag. - [Smart City Expo (and Other Upcoming Events at Fira de Barcelona)](https://homagetobcn.com/smart-city-expo-barcelona/): What can you expect at Smarty City Expo? Read this article to find out! Includes an infographic of other Fira de Barcelona events over the coming months. - [A Network of Liberated Spaces: Visiting Barcelona’s Squats](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-squats/): Tomás Lynch visits some of the squats in and around Barcelona and asks what's happened to the 15M movement since 2011. First published on Novara Media. - [Día de Brasil Barcelona 2016](https://homagetobcn.com/dia-de-brasil-barcelona/): Día de Brasil Barcelona - Sun 4th September 2016, 12pm-11pm at Parc del Fòrum. A great day out featuring Brazilian music, dancing, cocktails and food. - [Picnic Deli in Poblenou](https://homagetobcn.com/picnic-deli-poblenou/): Picnic Deli in Poblenou makes deli-style baguettes, salads, pastas and other meals daily in their on-site kitchen that you can eat in or take away. Go! - [Andre's Perfect Foodie Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/andres-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Andre from Barcelona Eat Local Food Tours shares his perfect foodie day in Barcelona. Simple pleasures with family and friends. How life should be. - [El Principal del Eixample](https://homagetobcn.com/el-principal-del-eixample/): Looking for somewhere a little special to eat this summer? You could do a lot worse than the beautiful interior courtyard at El Principal del Eixample. - [Tera's Perfect Yoga Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/teras-perfect-yoga-day-in-barcelona/): Tera Kaur, a holistic therapist and yoga/meditation teacher, shares her perfect day full of yoga, meditation and the little-known yoga music scene. - [Barcelona Boat Trips with Captain Noah](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-boat-trips/): There's nothing quite like being out on the open sea. And thanks to Noah's Barcelona boat trips that's exactly what I was able to do. I highly recommend it! - [Barcelona Instagram ShoutOut Challenge (June 27th – July 1st)](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-instagram-challenge/): Homage to BCN is going to be joining with the Barcelona Instagram ShoutOut challenge (#IGShoutOutBarcelona) that's running between June 27th and July 1st. - [Charlotte's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/charlottes-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): UK-qualified British lawyer, Charlotte Wigham shares her perfect day in Barcelona. From the golf course of Sant Vicenç to an homage to the Adriá brothers. - [Fun, surreal, and highly addictive. Getting hooked on comedy with Barcelona Improv Group](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-improv-group/): Sarah shares her struggle with improv addiction. She's now in her 5th term of Barcelona Improv Group classes. She encourages you to become addicted too! - [Sara's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/saras-perfect-day-in-bcn/): Barcelona will forever be, in my eyes, one of the most beautiful and enchanting cities in the world thanks to its vibrant atmosphere and laid back approach. - [Nicole's Perfect Day in Sant Adrià & Badalona](https://homagetobcn.com/nicoles-perfect-day-in-badalona/): Read Nicole Janeway's beautifully written perfect day from Badalona to Barcelona and back again. A real joy to read! Who wants to go to Badalona?! - [Gemma's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/gemmas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Scottish-born Gemma Reid shares her perfect day and beautiful photos of Barcelona. From Barri Gòtic and Barceloneta to Gràcia and back again. - [What do expats like least about Barcelona?](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-expat-dislikes/): What do expats like least about Barcelona? The guys at OK Apartment Barcelona wanted to know. So they surveyed 850 expats in the city. - [Caitlin's Perfect Vegan Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/caitlins-perfect-vegan-day-in-barcelona/): Caitlin shares her perfect vegan day in Barcelona from her home neighbourhood of Gràcia, down to the beach in Barceloneta - check out her vegan tips! - [Help the Homeless in Barcelona with Esperança](https://homagetobcn.com/homeless-in-barcelona/): Esperança is a volunteer group helping the homeless in Barcelona. Co-founded by Julie Stephenson they go out twice a week to distribute food and clothing. - [Ben Holbrook's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/ben-holbrooks-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Ben Holbrook of DriftwoodJournals.com and author of the Barcelona edition of The HUNT Guides shares his perfect day in Barcelona with his girlfriend Rosana. - [Pedralbes Monastery Photography Tour with ShootCities](https://homagetobcn.com/pedralbes-monastery-photography-tour/): Pedralbes Monastery in Barcelona is a stunning venue for learning photography. Read about my photography tour courtesy of Martín at ShootCities.com. - [Mandy's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/mandys-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Mandy Lutman, a copywriter from Slovenia but based in Madrid, shares her perfect day in Barcelona from the Bunkers del Carmel to the beach at Barceloneta. - [Must-See Barcelona Museums: From the Romans to the New Generation](https://homagetobcn.com/must-see-barcelona-museums/): Take a tour of the must-see Barcelona museums where you will find Roman history, the influence of Gaudí on Barcelona, modernism and contemporary art. - [Barcelona vs London (according to Teleport)](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-vs-london/): Take a look at a comparison of Barcelona vs London from the guys at Teleport and compare Barcelona to your home city! - [Liz's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/lizs-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Californian girl Liz shares her simple and delightful perfect day in Barcelona. From Gràcia and the Carretera de les Aigües to the beach and back again. - [Claudia's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/claudias-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): 6 years in, Claudia from the Coffee & Brunch blog shares her thoughts about Barcelona and what she might do during her perfect day in the city. - [Natalie's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/natalies-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): If you happen to have been caught up in the Barcelona magic, it’s not just one day but almost every day that feels like a dream in this beautiful city. - [Barcelona Tapas Tour from the Food Lovers Company](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-tapas-tour/): There's not much more that gets me excited than food and wine. So this Barcelona tapas tour from the Food Lovers Company was right up my street! - [Georgina's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/georginas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Multi-talented Georgina Tremayne shares her particular brand of amusing and offbeat suggestions for a perfect day in Barcelona. Enjoy! - [Trevor: An Indie Film About Expats in Catalonia](https://homagetobcn.com/trevor/): I interview the screenwriter, director and lead actor of the low budget, indie film 'Trevor' about British expats in Catalonia. Support their crowdfunding! - [Mat's 10 Year (and Counting) Obsession with Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/mats-barcelona-obsession/): In this mammoth post Mat describes his 10 year and 50 visit obsession with Barcelona and shares some of the favourite places he has discovered. - [Matís Bar from Michelin-starred Artur Martínez](https://homagetobcn.com/matis-bar-barcelona/): Matís Bar in Barcelona serves top quality, modern tapas at reasonable prices from Michelin-starred chef, Artur Martínez. Read my review. Or just go! - [An Ode to La Sonora de Gràcia](https://homagetobcn.com/la-sonora-de-gracia/): This wonderful contribution about the Barcelona live music venue, La Sonora de Gràcia, is by the multi-talented and equally wonderful Camilla Mathias. - [Chris's Perfect Day at Bunkers del Carmel](https://homagetobcn.com/chris-perfect-day-at-bunkers-del-carmel/): Chris left London to follow his girlfriend to Barcelona. Here he shares his perfect day and perfect spot in Barcelona, El Bunkers del Carmel. - [Elena's Perfect Day in Barcelona's Golden Autumn](https://homagetobcn.com/elenas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Elena, a professional translator, linguist and freelance journalist, originally from Moscow has been living in Barcelona since 2013. Here's her perfect day. - [Suspension Training in Barcelona with Jamie Luke Health & Fitness](https://homagetobcn.com/trx-suspension-training-barcelona/): Looking for a full body workout? TRX suspension training in Barcelona with Jamie Luke Health & Fitness might be the answer. Read about my experience here. - [Snowfall in Barcelona (1962)](https://homagetobcn.com/snow-in-barcelona-1962/): By far the heaviest snow in Barcelona during the 20th century was in Christmas 1962. Here are some of the best videos showing the city and surrounding area. - [Linda's Perfect Day in Malgrat de Mar](https://homagetobcn.com/lindas-perfect-day-in-malgrat-de-mar/): Dutch-born Linda takes us 60 kilometres up the coast from Barcelona to share her perfect day in Malgrat de Mar where he has lived for over a year. - [Tara's Perfect Day in Poble Sec & Sant Antoni](https://homagetobcn.com/taras-perfect-day-poble-sec-sant-antoni/): The Culture Trip's Tara Jessop shares her perfect day in Poble Sec and Sant Antoni. A day spent eating and drinking in Poble Sec and Sant Antoni. Enjoy! - [Marta's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/martas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Marta is a born and raised Barcelonesa living in the Netherlands. Read about her perfect day in her home city starting in beautiful Horta. - [Meritxell's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/meritxells-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Tourism professional Meritxell shares her perfect day in Barcelona, from Las Ramblas and Barri Gòtic to her own neighbourhood of Sagrada Família. - [Manolete Barcelona: Tapeo Relajao](https://homagetobcn.com/manolete-barcelona/): UPDATE: The excellent Manolete is no more. It is now the Aperol Spritz Bar. A nice bar, in a good location, that thankfully serves more than Aperol. - [Zoe's Perfect Wedding Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/zoes-perfect-wedding-day-in-barcelona/): Zoe shares her perfect day in Barcelona. Her wedding day! Set in the beautiful 13th century Palau Requesens, home of the Real Academia de las Buenas Letras. - [Ramon of Hidden City Tours in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/hidden-city-tours/): This 4 minute film follows Ramon Holgado Ordaz, a homeless man whose life has been transformed thanks to the Hidden City Tours social enterprise project. - [Brian's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/brians-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Street art connoisseur Brian Reedy shares his perfect day. If you want to find street art in Barcelona Brian is the man. But he's not giving away too much! - [Katrina's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/katrinas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Katrina Logie, a presenter from English Radio Barcelona shares her perfect day. Expect views of the city, a bit of swimming, and a fair few glasses of wine. - [Feel Like a Modern-Day Sancho Panza with Steel Donkey Bike Tours](https://homagetobcn.com/steel-donkey-bike-tours/): If you’re in Barcelona and you fancy getting out and about on a bike then you could do a lot worse than checking out Steel Donkey Bike Tours. - [Angela's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/angelas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Angela Carroll from Las Calles de BCN shares with us her perfect day in Barcelona involving coffee, shopping and "definitely a bit of rooftop drinking". - [Humans of Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/humans-of-barcelona/): Guillem Costas' documentary follows Enric Mestres around Barcelona as he explains his process and passion for the 'Humans of Barcelona' project. - [Sara's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/saras-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): My perfect day in Barcelona starts early. It's a sunny Saturday morning around 7. 30 at the end of May.... - ["Sixto, Sitges and Camp Nou", An Excerpt from a New Book](https://homagetobcn.com/sixto-sitges-and-camp-nou/): Brett Hetherington has kindly allowed me to reproduce an excerpt from his latest (but yet to be finished) book. It's a great little anecdote, enjoy! - [Steve's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/steves-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Steve Tallantyre of FoodBarcelona.com shares his perfect day in Barcelona. Used to fine dining, Steve's just as happy at a local family restaurant. - [Discover Catalan Wine with CatalunyaWine.com](https://homagetobcn.com/catalunya-wine/): Catalunya Wine is the perfect place to discover the wonders of the Catalan wine region that the rest of the world is even now only just discovering. - [José's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/joses-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Artist and Philippines native José shares his perfect day in Barcelona. From an early start on Barceloneta beach to a late night at Club Cronopios. - [Ben's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/bens-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): New York native Ben Nathan-Serio takes us on a hedonistic 24 hour journey around Barcelona. Is this a day Ben has had? Only he knows the answer to that. - [Barcelona Tourists: Don’t go away, just behave better](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-tourism/): Timmer Brown from Catalunya Wine with his response to the latest outcry about Barcelona tourism. - [Eliana Guerrero: The Pickpocket Huntress of Barcelona's Subways](https://homagetobcn.com/eliana-guerrero-pickpocket-huntress/): Video: Eliana Guerrero patrols Barcelona's Metro every day warning tourists about the dangers of pickpockets and confronting the pickpockets themselves. - [Mark's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/marks-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Tour guide Mark shares his perfect day of highs in Barcelona, from the Carretera de les Aigües to El Castell de Montjuïc and the top of the Barceló Raval. - [Interview for Barcelona Metropolitan](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-metropolitan-interview/): I did an interview for Barcelona Metropolitan about Barcelona blogging but they only published a small part so I've posted the whole interview here. - [Cataluña, A Region Apart (A 1979 BBC Documentary)](https://homagetobcn.com/bbc-cataluna-a-region-apart-1979/): Cataluña, A Region Apart is a 1979 BBC documentary that tells the story of the history of Catalonia and its relationship with Spain. Well worth a watch! - [Roisin's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/roisins-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Hailing from Scotland, Roisin likes nothing more than strolling around her barrio eating and drinking along the way. Here she shares her favourite spots. - [Barcelona - 10 Locals Tell You Where to Go, What to Eat, and How to Fit In](https://homagetobcn.com/gigi-griffis-barcelona-guide/): I contributed to a guide book by Gigi Griffis called 'Barcelona - 10 Locals Tell You Where to Go, What to Eat, and How to Fit In'. Read about it here... - [Into the Night: A Timelapse Video of Barcelona at Night](https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-into-the-night/): Jordi de Temple's timelapse video Into the Night is an exercise of light and colour that shows Barcelona from an unusual cinematic point of view. - [Annebeth's Perfect Day in Barcelona](https://homagetobcn.com/annebeths-perfect-day-in-barcelona/): Annebeth, originally from Holland, has lived in Barcelona for the last 13 years. Plenty of time to work out what she likes and doesn't like about the city. - [Barcelona Neighbourhoods: El Born](https://homagetobcn.com/el-born-barcelona/): El Born in Barcelona is definitely one of my favourite neighbourhoods - a fabulous food market, a beautiful church and shops, bars and restaurants galore. --- # # Detailed Content ## Posts > Isidra... - Published: 2022-10-20 - Modified: 2022-11-18 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/isidras-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Biblioteca de Catalunya, c/ Escudellers, Café Orlandai, Café Zurich, contributors, Diobar, El Pescadito de Mandri, El Velódromo, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Isidra Mencos, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Plaça Reial, Sarrià, Tramvia Blau When I was young and I lived in Barcelona, my perfect day would have been very different than what a perfect day in the city is for me today. At the time, you couldn’t get me out of Las Ramblas, el Raval, el Barri Gótic and El Born. I had spent my childhood and teen years between Tibidabo and Sarrià. As soon as I started Uni and I discovered the old city I fell in love with it. I moved there, living in various areas, all below Plaza Catalunya. That was the time when the Francoist dictatorship had just ended, and the streets were popping with newly liberated youth going crazy with hedonism and experimentation after having grown up repressed religiously, linguistically, politically, and sexually... --- > This... - Published: 2022-10-18 - Modified: 2022-10-18 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/promenade-of-desire/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: books, Isidra Mencos There's nothing quite like reading a memoir that details a place you are living, but not the time. Even more so I think, if you are a foreigner in that place. A place that you now know well, but that you didn't grow up in. It opens up a world you know, but from a very different perspective and time. And this memoir from Catalan-born Isidra Mencos is just that. It is an absolute joy! --- > Richard... - Published: 2021-04-29 - Modified: 2021-04-29 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/richards-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Blu Bar, c/ Almogàvers, c/ Pintor Fortuny, c/ Tallers, contributors, Horchatería El Tío Ché, L'Hortet, La Masia, MACBA, Passeig de Joan de Borbó, Plaça de Viçenc Martorell, Poblenou, Rambla del Poblenou, Sala Razzmatazz, Sidonie, vermut My perfect day in Barcelona starts early. I want to make the most of it, so I get up before daybreak, at around five am. Bleary-eyed, and still half asleep, I wander into the kitchen and refill the moka pot that sits on the hob. As I wait for the coffee to bubble up into the top part of the pot, I hurriedly pull on my board shorts and a long-sleeved rash vest before dragging my inflatable SUP down from on top of the wardrobe... --- > One-time... - Published: 2021-04-15 - Modified: 2021-04-15 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-short-film-ben-holbrook/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: contributors, videos One-time Barcelona resident Ben Holbrook spent lockdown trawling through old video footage and honing his video editing skills. Read his story and watch the resulting short film below. --- > Margaux,... - Published: 2020-07-17 - Modified: 2021-04-29 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/margauxs-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: AMMA Gelato, c/ Domènech, c/ l'Encarnació, c/ la Perla, c/ Torrijos, contributors, Gràcia, Jardí del Silenci, La Sedici, Las Ikas, Nabucco Tiramisu, Park Güell, Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Plaça de la Virreina, Plaça del Sol, Swing Cats I could spend my entire life just wandering around the coloured streets of Gràcia, so if I had to choose where to spend 24h, it would definitely be there. I’m an early bird and would start the day around 7am, walking my dog Ed in the neighbourhood. Carrer de Mozart, Carrer de Sant Pere Màrtir, Carrer de Manrique de Lara… I find it so invigorating to simply walk in the streets when everyone is still asleep. Sun is there, but quite shy and you can feel the light summer breeze... --- > Want... - Published: 2020-06-30 - Modified: 2020-07-01 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/wset-wine-courses-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Food & Drink - Tags: Denassus, Poble Sec, Rack and Return, wine I never really drank a lot of wine before coming to Barcelona. But since being here it seems rude not to. And Catalonia, I have learnt, has some of the best wines in the world when it comes to quality versus price. Catalonia has 10 wine regions, the most famous being Priorat. But it is some of the lesser known regions that have become my favourites. But outside of Catalan wine I knew very little. So I snapped up the chance to get some basic wine knowledge with the guys from Rack and Return... --- > Barcelona... - Published: 2020-01-29 - Modified: 2020-01-29 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/gaudi-modernisme-free-tour/ - Categories: Day to Day - Tags: Casa Amatller, Casa Batlló, Casa Lleó-Morera, Casa Martí, contributors, Gaudí, La Pedrera, Sagrada Família, tours I have been living in Barcelona all my life, so I know the city like the palm of my hand: from the best cafés and cheap traditional restaurants to the most underrated city attractions, I am one of the lucky locals who can brag about their knowledge of the best things to do in Barcelona. That is why when one of my coworkers suggested that we went on a free tour around the city I couldn’t help but feel a bit skeptical. What could they tell me that I didn’t already know? Spending an afternoon following a crowd of thrilled tourists didn’t sound very appealing to me. However, I joined for the sake of team building and because I felt curious about how foreigners learned about my home town... --- > A... - Published: 2020-01-18 - Modified: 2020-01-18 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/hopes-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Absenta, Avinguda del Litoral, Barceloneta, Bodega Fermín, c/ Baluard, c/ Grau i Torras, c/ Maquinista, c/ Sant Carles, Caupolican, cocktails, contributors, La Cova Fumada, Santa Marta Living in Barcelona feels to me like living on holiday, with palm trees, beaches and sun on tap it’s easy to feel that way. So my aim is usually to spend as much time outside as possible. I live in Barceloneta, the compact and lively old fisherman’s neighbourhood by the beach, and I would choose to spend most of my time here on a perfect day... --- > The... - Published: 2019-09-20 - Modified: 2019-09-23 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/kids-walking-tour/ - Categories: Featured, Out & About - Tags: gegants i capgrossos, kids, Metro Jaume I, Plaça dels Àngels, Runner Bean Tours, tours There are many walking tours in Barcelona. But I didn't know of any that had a specific tour for children. After all, what did American actor and writer W.C. Fields say, "never work with children or animals". Even the simplest jaunt with children can, depending on their mood, become worse than a visit to the dentist. So, it was with more than a little trepidation that I agreed to go on the Kids & Family Walking Tour from Runner Bean Tours. --- > "A... - Published: 2019-05-18 - Modified: 2019-05-18 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/slow-travels-in-unsung-spain/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: books, Brett Hetherington "A compelling and eclectic narrative full of the unexpected", is how Nick Inman from Rough Guides describes Barcelona journalist Brett Hetherington's new book, "Slow Travels in Unsung Spain". Reading the book, I myself felt like a bird sitting on his shoulder, seeing all that he sees in wonderfully vivid detail. Because the following paragraphs are also funny as well as entertaining and informative, I chose them from near the end of the book where Brett tells us about what he finds after leaving Barcelona Sants station on RENFE's Line 4... --- > Read... - Published: 2019-05-06 - Modified: 2019-05-06 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-tapas-tour-context-travel/ - Categories: Featured, Food & Drink - Tags: bodegas, Catalan Cuisine, Context Travel, Palo Cortao, Quimet y Quimet, Sortidors del Parlament, tours We meet Esther, a Barcelona native, outside El Cafetó, a bakery on Ronda de Sant Pau in Sant Antoni. This is purely our meeting point, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it, and so after introductions amongst our group we’re on our way. I’m on a tapas tour organised by Context Travel. We are experiencing the local tradition of “pica-pica”, enjoying small plates over a glass of vermouth (or wine) before a meal. Our guide is Esther, who grew up cooking with her mother and grandmother. Catalan traditions and cuisine are in her blood. She is bubbly, and clearly very passionate and proud of Catalan produce and cooking. --- > Interior... - Published: 2019-04-28 - Modified: 2019-04-28 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/olgas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: A Loja do Gato Preto, Aire de Barcelona, contributors, Déjà Vu Concept, El Born, Etnia, Kave Home, La Cachapera, La Paradeta, Maisons du Monde, Palau de la Música, Rambla de Catalunya, Sans & Sans I believe that most of us, foreigners, will agree that we’ve been drawn by local lifestyle, more than anything else. 300 sunny days a year – that says it all! Even if the bathing season is pretty limited (at least for my liking, it’s around 3 months only), but the mere fact of seeing people play beach volley in February makes my heart beat with joy! --- > Pilates... - Published: 2019-03-21 - Modified: 2019-03-20 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/fitness-barcelona/ - Categories: Day to Day - Tags: contributors, health & fitness, Montjuïc As an exercise fanatic I was thrilled to find out about the Spartan obstacle race that comes to Barcelona every year. Loving a new challenge, I made Spartan my excuse to get “out of my fitness comfort zone” in 2019. As a trainer it is important to shake it up as every discipline has its benefits and something to take away. --- > Camilla... - Published: 2019-03-15 - Modified: 2019-03-14 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/camillas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Barceloneta, Bicing, contributors, menú del día, Playa del Bogatell I’ve been in and out of Barcelona for the last few years - it’s my second home right now. Ok, so I do have a fair few places in the world in which I instantly feel at home. But right now, my most regular flight-path is LDN-BCN. --- > The... - Published: 2019-02-21 - Modified: 2019-02-21 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/the-french-guy-barcelona/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: contributors, El Nacional, El Raval, Gràcia, Hospital de Sant Pau, Mercat de la Concepció, Mercat dels Encants, Montjuïc, Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Rambla del Raval, Raval cat, Turó de la Rovira, Vila de Gràcia Hi my friends! I am the French guy! Firstly, I want to warn you that not only I am French, but I am also from Paris. I prefer to say it before you get so dazzled by my talent and my top attitude. I understand this puts me directly in the top races of the world but please, let's try to forget it. It's a pity that you are not able to hear my fucking French accent (in English and Spanish). Ok, ok, my mother tells me that I speak like a Spanish cow. This isn't nice Mom! But it is true. Even if I don't really understand this expression. According to me, my accent would be closer to a kind of German monkey. --- > Why... - Published: 2019-02-15 - Modified: 2019-12-04 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/digital-nomads-barcelona/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: Cahoot Coworking, contributors, coworking, statistics The modern business environment has evolved in leaps and bounds thanks to the fast internet and portable devices. Besides this, the millennial generation which is slowly dominating the work environment, prefer jobs with flexible working hours, that also does not require them being in the office from Monday to Friday. In a recent study, over 30% of the population are freelancers and leverage on technology for work. These freelancers are also known as digital nomads and forecasts show that the number will continue to increase exponentially, and by 2035, there will be more than 1 billion digital nomads. And what better place to enjoy this work-life freedom than in sunny Barcelona. --- > If... - Published: 2019-02-01 - Modified: 2019-01-29 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/nicolas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Barri Gòtic, Casa Batlló, contributors, Gaudí, Maremagnum, Mercat de la Boqueria, OD Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia, Picasso Museum, Sagrada Família Over the holidays my friends and I were discussing where we had been in Europe and what places were still on our bucket list of places to see and explore. As it turns out none of us had ever been to Barcelona, mainly due to the press and it’s reporting of how along with Venice and Dubrovnik the city was just overrun with tourists. After having looked into it in more detail it turns out that the overcrowding is due to the massive cruise ships that pull into port during the summer months and unload their thousands of passengers onto Barcelona’s streets for a day of sightseeing. Having decided that this should not be a problem in the middle of May, my friends and I decided that Barcelona would be a great place to go for a short trip. --- > Close... - Published: 2018-10-06 - Modified: 2018-10-06 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/tillys-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: c/ Verdi, contributors, Gràcia, La Bicicleta Close your eyes. Picture your favourite city in the whole world. Imagine moving there. That’s my life in Barcelona. Well, I guess it wasn’t that easy. I’m actually doing my Erasmus year abroad from Leeds University, I just got lucky with my placement. Although I’m spending my days working in Eixample, I’m living in Gràcia. And I absolutely love it. I cannot tell you how nice it is to leave the hustle and bustle of the centre and relax in a neighbourhood which feels more like a village than a city... --- > Julia... - Published: 2018-08-25 - Modified: 2018-10-06 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/julias-perfect-day-in-gracia/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: Antúnez, c/ Verdi, contributors, Correfoc, Festa Major de Gràcia, Gràcia, La Sonora de Gràcia, Mercat de la Llibertat, Nabucco Tiramisu, Park Güell, Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Plaça del Sol Prior to moving to Barcelona, two years ago now, I had a three-day trip to cram in as many flat viewings as possible and visit as many areas as possible. Looking back, I was insane to think I could get a feel for the city’s residential areas in just a few days. --- > To... - Published: 2018-03-11 - Modified: 2018-03-30 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/catalan-language/ - Categories: Day to Day - Tags: Catalan, contributors, learning Catalan To learn or not to learn Catalan? If you are an expat in Catalonia, you might be in this common dilemma as you constantly hear different opinions about the topic. In this article I’ll share with you the difficulties, the benefits and insight into Catalan culture and society that has come from knowing it, the reception I’ve received from local people and more... --- > Spanish... - Published: 2017-10-25 - Modified: 2017-10-25 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/marta-ezquerro-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, Barri Gòtic, c/ Verdi, cactus park, contributors, El Born, Estadi Olímpic de Montjuic Lluís Companys, Font Màgica de Montjuïc, Gràcia, Jardins de Laribal, Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera, Montjuïc, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Park Güell, Passeig de Miramar, Plaça d'Espanya, Plaça de l'Armada, Plaça de la Virreina, Plaça del Sol, Torre Calatrava, Turó de la Rovira, Turó de les Tres Creus, Vila de Gràcia Barcelona is a city that should be written with capital letters, a place where every single day deserves to be enjoyed. Barcelona is my favorite city to spend my days off, when I do not have to work. --- > For... - Published: 2017-08-30 - Modified: 2017-07-30 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/arte-bar-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Out & About - Tags: Arte Bar, c/ Roger de Flor, Eixample, experiences, Sagrada Família This blog is just a hobby, I certainly don't make any money from it. So it's always nice to be invited on a food tour or to the odd restaurant now and again. But a painting evening, even with wine, I wasn't sure about at all. And to be frank, I was a little nervous. But I needn't be. This was without doubt one of the most fun evenings I've had in Barcelona... --- > Charlie... - Published: 2017-08-27 - Modified: 2017-08-24 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/best-viewpoints-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Out & About - Tags: Barceló Raval, contributors, Montjuïc, photography, Tibidabo, Turó de la Rovira, World Trade Center Everyone knows the beauty of Barcelona, it’s history, its architecture, its people. It is true that walking through the streets and alleyways of the various neighbourhoods can sometimes feel like you’ve been taken back in time, back to a period of imperialism and decadence. However Barcelona is just as beautiful from afar, if you want to step back and take it all in there are a number of great viewpoints dotted around that give you a unique view and perspective of the city... --- > Barcelona... - Published: 2017-08-25 - Modified: 2017-08-25 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-immigration-statistics/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: Ajuntament de Barcelona, Barcelona foreign population, Barcelona immigration, Població Estrangera a Barcelona, statistics, Studies on Immigration I'm fascinated by data. Well not so much data, as the informative ways it can be displayed. One of my favourite coffee table books is called Information is Beautiful. There's a page on the Ajuntament de Barcelona website called Studies on Immigration that contains some great information about Barcelona immigration statistics. I spent far too long poring over it when I should have been working. I thought you might find some of it interesting too! --- > Get... - Published: 2017-08-23 - Modified: 2022-09-09 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/where-to-play-football-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Out & About Recently, the conflict between tourists and locals has become a bigger topic in Barcelona. Locals are tired of so many tourists visiting the vibrant city and are not afraid to show their displeasure. Signs saying ‘tourists go home’ are all over the city especially in neighbourhoods such as Barceloneta. The negative sides of mass tourism are all over the news but the combination of locals and tourists can also be a great thing! --- > Born... - Published: 2017-07-27 - Modified: 2017-08-31 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/marinas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Barcelona Eat Local Food Tours, Barri Gòtic, Bitemojo, c/ Bonavista, c/ Breton de los Herreros, c/ Pere Serafí, c/ Verdi, contributors, D'Lirio, Gràcia, Lo&Lo Juicing, oo, Sincronia, vermut Barcelona in a word for me would be: lifestyle. The city’s history, cosmopolitan approach, fantastic weather and terrific food are a great combination that would make any of your days perfect! So, in that sense I compiled the best elements of different days into a single one, and I must say I am amazed about the result! --- > This... - Published: 2017-07-24 - Modified: 2017-09-27 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/las-cloacas-de-interior-english-subtitles/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: Catalan Independence, videos Las Cloacas de Interior is a damning exposé of the sinister machinations within Spain's Home Office and the upper echelons of the national police force to discredit the then Mayor of Barcelona, Xavier Trias, and others... --- > The... - Published: 2017-05-10 - Modified: 2017-05-09 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/flotarium-barcelona/ - Categories: Day to Day - Tags: Flotarium, health & fitness, Plaça de Narcís Oller Have you ever been to the Dead Sea? No, me neither. So this is as close as you're going to get without actually going there. Al least floating-wise. The Flotarium just up from Diagonal near Passeig de Gràcia is the place to go to relax and let any tension from the day dissipate... --- > Based... - Published: 2017-05-10 - Modified: 2019-02-15 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-room-prices/ - Categories: Day to Day - Tags: Barcelona Metro, statistics You've decided you want to move to Barcelona. Now what? You need to find a place to stay. You are looking at the neighbourhoods, checking where the best bars are, where you university or workplace is located and then you start looking for flats. But money is also an issue right? Well, the student accommodation provider Uniplaces thought about it and decided to help you out. Based on their own research, they used the Barcelona metro map to create a “Rent Price Map”, with the average rent price per metro station... --- > This... - Published: 2017-05-08 - Modified: 2017-05-11 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/wanderbeak-barcelona-food-tour/ - Categories: Featured, Food & Drink - Tags: Bar La Plata, c/ Pintor Fortuny, Cathedral of Santa Eulalia, Hotel 1898, Jardins de Rubió i Lluch, Las Ramblas, Mercat de la Boqueria, Òsties Pedrín, Plaça d’Isidre Nonell, tours, vermut, videos, Wanderbeak Tours When someone asks me to meet them on the Ramblas I'm immediately concerned, it's a bit too hectic for my liking. But my fears were soon allayed as we headed into the foyer of Hotel 1898 - the former headquarters of the General Philippines Tobacco Company. Originally designed by Catalan architect Josep Oriol Mestres as the private residence of the López y López family, this beautiful, colonial-style building has many original features and the letters FTC (Filipino Tobacco Company) still adorn the entrance-way. A brief walk through the downstairs lounge and we are out on Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, away from the hectic Rambla and our food tour really begins! --- > Chuffed... - Published: 2017-03-22 - Modified: 2017-03-17 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/patricia-caicedo-perfect-day-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Avinguda de Gaudí, c/ Enric Granados, contributors, Enric Granados, Gaudí, Hospital de Sant Pau, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Sagrada Família For me, one of the words that defines Barcelona is beauty. I have been living here for almost 19 years and there is not a day that I don’t surprise myself with beautiful buildings, streets, art, sounds, light and food, just to name some of the many sources of beauty the city offers. In fact, describing a perfect day in Barcelona is quite difficult because there are so many options and combinations of things to do and see that make it hard to choose just a few. But I will try! --- > As... - Published: 2017-03-17 - Modified: 2017-03-17 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/martins-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: Barceloneta, c/ Roser, contributors, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, L'Artesà, Lascar 74, Ocata, Plaça del Sortidor As a fully fledged sun worshiper and mad outdoor fitness enthusiast, my perfect day out in Barcelona would fall in late spring/early summer. With idyllic weather and infrastructure perfectly suited to outdoor activities, there’s no shortage of ways to keep fit and healthy in Barcelona. As my work week revolves around structure and set appointments, I like to indulge in spontaneity come the weekend. I love the relaxed culture here and it blends perfectly with my weekend persona... --- > We... - Published: 2017-03-06 - Modified: 2017-03-06 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-on-a-budget/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: Barceloneta, Barri Gòtic, contributors, Font Màgica de Montjuïc, Mercat dels Encants, Montjuïc, Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor, Tibidabo Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in the world. Whether you are a fan of the famous football team or want to visit the city for Gaudi’s art, Barcelona has many things to offer. As students however, money is usually limited and visiting a new city can be quite costly. This article highlights some of the things you can do in Barcelona on a budget... --- > Nuria... - Published: 2017-02-22 - Modified: 2017-03-17 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/nurias-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: 1881 Per Sagardi, Barceloneta, c/ Baluard, c/ Flassaders, Can Maño, contributors, El Born, Hofmann La Seca, Horchatería El Tío Ché, MACBA, Poblenou, Port Vell, Rambla del Poblenou My perfect day would be a spring day, between late May and early June. But we are in February, and Barcelona is also beautiful in winter. Your only objective for a day of leisure in Barcelona is to abandon yourself to the pleasures that the city has to offer. First, as a good foodie, I need to think about where to get the best breakfast. A relaxed place where I can read the newspaper and eat the best croissant in town. Hofmann La Seca (Carrer dels Flassaders, 40) in the Born district is definitely my choice. In addition to a latte I will order a croissant filled with raspberry or mascarpone, it is difficult to choose, I will order both. Reading newspapers or a good book while time goes by without being noticed is a basic principle of pleasure... --- > Martin... - Published: 2017-01-25 - Modified: 2017-01-25 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/personal-trainer-barcelona/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: Ebylife, health & fitness, Montjuïc, Parc de la Ciutadella How are you all doing with your New Year's resolutions? How are those gym memberships working out for you? We're almost at the end of January and I'm sure some have already fallen by the wayside. If you're anything like me you need someone to help you out on the motivation side of things, especially when it comes to fitness. And if motivation is what's needed there's none more qualified than this hardcore Scot to give you a proverbial kick up the arse! --- > There's... - Published: 2017-01-19 - Modified: 2017-07-28 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/best-rooftop-bars-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Out & About - Tags: Grand Hotel Central, Majestic Hotel, Mandarin Oriental Barcelona, Ohla Barcelona, The Serras Barcelona is one of the most popular cities to visit in all of Europe – and the world. What many people don’t know is that Barcelona is also the best city in Europe when it comes to rooftop bars and magnificent terraces. Mostly because of the perfect climate, but also the large number of luxury hotels and mighty viewpoints. At The Rooftop Guide you can find a list of all rooftop bars in Barcelona. But here’s a list of their 5 favourite ones... --- > UK-born... - Published: 2017-01-15 - Modified: 2017-01-15 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/christinas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Barcelona Zoo, Barri Gòtic, c/ Flassaders, contributors, El Born, Federal Café, Hofmann Bakery, Parc de la Ciutadella There was this bakery that I absolutely had to try while I was on holiday last September in Barcelona. It was on my “list” before we even landed in Barcelona. Yes, I am a “list” person. So we planned our day’s itinerary around Hofmann Bakery on Carrer dels Flassaders in El Born – even though our accommodation wasn’t so close. We were so glad we did though, because our day turned out to be awesome! --- > Anna... - Published: 2016-11-22 - Modified: 2016-11-22 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/annas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Aguicat, castellers, contributors, El Born, Espai Joliu, Parc de la Ciutadella, Poblenou, Valkiria, Xocoxavi It’s 10:30. I’ve just arrived home after a busy day around the city. I take my shoes off, I pour myself a glass of white wine, then I sit down on my couch. It’s been a perfect day, actually it’s Friday and the icing on the cake would be this cold, fruity and just a little bit alcoholic juice. Ups! My cell is ringing so I dig in my purse to find it. Let’s see... I have a cactus... a ring... no sign of my cell (although I can hear the music)... a chocolate bar… a red and white bandana... finally my cell! --- > What... - Published: 2016-11-12 - Modified: 2016-11-12 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/smart-city-expo-barcelona/ - Categories: Out & About - Tags: Fira de Barcelona, Smart City Expo You may not know this (I didn’t either), but Fira de Barcelona is one of the most important trade fair institutions in Spain. It hosts over 50 events during the year – including Mobile World Congress and the Sonar Festival. Below is an infographic of some of the important events coming up at Fira de Barcelona over the next 18 months – but feel free to comment or suggest other congresses or conferences that I might have missed. Or just share it as is! --- > Tomás... - Published: 2016-10-06 - Modified: 2020-08-12 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-squats/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: Catalan Independence, contributors I shared this article on the Facebook page but thought it would be good to reproduce it here for those that missed it. The author visits some of the squats in and around Barcelona and asks what's happened to the 15M movement since 2011... --- > Día... - Published: 2016-09-03 - Modified: 2016-09-03 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/dia-de-brasil-barcelona/ - Categories: Out & About - Tags: cocktails, Día de Brasil, events, festivals, Parc del Fòrum I love Brazil! I love the music, the dancing, the beaches and of course the cocktails. But it's a bit of a trek. With the Olympics over Brazil comes to Barcelona for a day of pretty much all I love about the country. Lots of sexy samba, caipirinha cocktails and great food. I go each year and it's always a great day out with a top-notch atmosphere... --- > Picnic... - Published: 2016-08-09 - Modified: 2016-10-05 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/picnic-deli-poblenou/ - Categories: Food & Drink - Tags: Passeig del Taulat, Picnic Deli, Poblenou I must say I don't get over to Poblennou that much. But when I do it's usually because I visit one of the beaches that separate this up and coming barrio from the sea. And tucked just behind Mar Bella and Nova Mar Bella is the recently-opened Picnic Deli. Picnic Deli makes deli-style baguettes, salads, pastas and other meals daily in their on-site kitchen that you can eat in or take away. They also deliver to a select few local businesses... --- > Andre... - Published: 2016-08-07 - Modified: 2016-10-06 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/andres-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Barcelona Eat Local Food Tours, c/ Aldana, c/ Balmes, c/ Comte Borrell, c/ Enric Granados, contributors, DelaCrem, Ecobotiga, Gràcia, Jardines de la Tamarita, Jonny Aldana, Jovani Vins, L'Ostreria Clandestina, Lo&lo, Poble Sec, Sant Antoni An unusual calmness reigns at El Prat Airport at midnight. A few people staring at you make you understand that you should leave the premises soon so everyone can make it back home to enjoy the Barcelona sunrise, accompanied by a good cup of coffee and xuixos. I make my way back home as fast as I can. The taxi driver brings me up to date with the latest weekly developments in the City of Counts. This is still Barcelona, part of Spain. Quietly I open my apartment’s door as the two ladies are asleep. I check that the plants have enough water to survive next day, and I jump into bed. It's already: Friday I am in love! --- > Looking... - Published: 2016-08-05 - Modified: 2016-08-08 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/el-principal-del-eixample/ - Categories: Featured, Food & Drink - Tags: c/ Provença, Eixample, El Principal del Eixample, restaurants If you're looking for somewhere a little special to eat this summer then you could do a lot worse than El Principal del Eixample. In particular their beautiful interior courtyard. This stunning location in Eixample is run by Grupo Tragaluz stalwart Joan Ferré who after 25 years with the company finally had the opportunity to run his own restaurant... --- > Tera... - Published: 2016-08-03 - Modified: 2016-10-05 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/teras-perfect-yoga-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: Barcelona Yoga Conference, BeOrganic, Casa Verde, contributors, Flax & Kale, Flea Market Barcelona, Happy Yoga, Lost & Found Market, Palo Alto Market, Parc de la Ciutadella, Parc del Guinardó, Veganoteca, Vegetalia, Woki Organic Market With just a week or so since one of my favourite yoga festivals in Europe, I took a moment to dedicate my morning meditation practise to reflect on my journey to Barcelona. And what a bumpy unexpected ride it was... --- > There's... - Published: 2016-08-01 - Modified: 2017-07-28 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-boat-trips/ - Categories: Out & About - Tags: experiences, Port Olímpic There's nothing quite like being out on the open sea. You get a very different perspective of the city from the Med. And thanks to Noah from BCN Boat that's exactly what I was able to do... --- > Homage... - Published: 2016-06-22 - Modified: 2016-09-24 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-instagram-challenge/ - Categories: Day to Day - Tags: Instagram Homage to BCN is going to be joining with the Instagram challenge below. I hope to see some other Barcelona Instagrammers joining in too! Every day for one week, we challenge you to repost photos from your favourite Instagram profiles that you follow in Barcelona, using the same hashtag #IGShoutOutBarcelona and #SMDay — June 30th is Mashable's Social Media Day around the world... --- > UK-qualified... - Published: 2016-06-10 - Modified: 2016-06-10 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/charlottes-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: Avinguda de Mistral, Avinguda del Paral·lel, c/ Aribau, cocktails, contributors, Dry Martini, Golf Sant Vicenç de Montalt, Hoja Santa, Tickets My perfect day in Barcelona, assuming it’s a weekend, as I am lucky in that I love my job, inevitably begins with an early morning wake-up call from my apricot Shar Pei, Coco, whose mission in life is to make sure that I never sleep in. She is efficient in achieving her goal, due mainly to an irresistible combination of a very sweet, yet persuasive personality and an adorable, smushy little face... --- > Sarah... - Published: 2016-05-24 - Modified: 2017-06-01 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-improv-group/ - Categories: Out & About - Tags: Barcelona comedy, Barcelona Improv Group, c/ Creu dels Molers, c/ Portal Nou, contributors, Teatre de l'Enjòlit, Tinta Roja An old wooden door adorned with a fresco of graffiti on a dark, narrow street in the Born doesn’t look like the obvious place for an addiction to begin. Or at least not the kind you'd expect. It was my first class from Barcelona Improv Group (BIG). I’d signed up the week before in a fit of late night bravado. So I took a deep breath and pushed open the door... --- > Barcelona... - Published: 2016-05-19 - Modified: 2016-05-19 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/saras-perfect-day-in-bcn/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: 1881 Per Sagardi, Barceloneta, contributors, Flax & Kale, Jamboree Dance Club, La Gavina, Mercat de la Boqueria, Parc de la Ciutadella, Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça Reial, Port Vell, Yhi Spa Barcelona will forever be, in my eyes, one of the most beautiful and enchanting cities in the world. Its vibrant atmosphere, laid back approach to life, glorious Mediterranean weather and unique charm doesn’t quite compare to the gloomy and overpriced London (the city where I was born and bred). Without a doubt my perfect day in Barcelona would take place mid-May - the weather is warm, but not unbearably hot, and tourists are beginning to flock in left, right and centre, giving the Catalan capital that vibrant buzz that I so adore. Not to mention, May is the month of my birthday and I’m sure all Taurus’ and Gemini's would agree with me in saying that May is undeniably the best month of the year... --- > Read... - Published: 2016-05-06 - Modified: 2016-05-05 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/nicoles-perfect-day-in-badalona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Badalona, contributors, Jardí Històric de Can Solei, Museu de Ciències Naturals, Parc de la Serralada de Marina, Parc Fluvial del Besòs, Passeig Marítim, Pont del Petroli, Sant Adrià In English we have a saying - the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. But here in Badalona, you might say it’s through the ears. Attempting to speak Catalan is the best way I’ve found to win smiles from vendors in the shops near my apartment. As I step into the street on a cloudless Saturday, I juggle new phrases for breakfast foods, but I find that the sound of the train rushing by on its way to Barcelona sends these precariously held sounds flying from my brain. No pasa nada - I consult my notebook as I walk toward the market... --- > Scottish-born... - Published: 2016-04-29 - Modified: 2016-04-26 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/gemmas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Avinguda Diagonal, Barceloneta, Barri Gòtic, Casa Amatller, Casa Batlló, Casa Lleó-Morera, Collage Art and Social Cocktail Club, contributors, El Born, Estel de Gràcia, Gaudí, Gourmet Tapas by Sensi, Gràcia, L'Antic Bocoi del Gòtic, La Pedrera, Old Fashioned, Passeig de Colom, Passeig de Gràcia, Passeig de Joan de Borbó, Plaça de Catalunya, Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Port Vell, Vicino, Zona d'Ombra I spend half my time here alone as my partner works away, so of course the most perfect days are when he’s at home to enjoy this beautiful city with me, after all, that is why we moved here, for that “everyday perfect” lifestyle. April and May are my favourite times of year, not too hot but warm enough not to need a coat and not too busy with tourists. Russell makes the morning coffee as he always does and we sit in the living room as the sun streams through the window discussing our plan for the day. Coming from a seaside town, we both love to be near the water so spend a lot of time walking along the beach front and as a keen photographer, Barcelona is a great place for taking photos and today is a gloriously sunny day so I make sure I have my camera all packed up and off we head... --- > What... - Published: 2016-04-26 - Modified: 2017-07-28 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-expat-dislikes/ - Categories: Day to Day - Tags: infographics, statistics What do you like least about Barcelona? The guys at OK Apartment Barcelona wanted to know. So they surveyed some of the expats in the city (850 people from 26 countries) to find out what they least liked about Barcelona... --- > Caitlin... - Published: 2016-04-23 - Modified: 2016-04-13 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/caitlins-perfect-vegan-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Barceloneta, c/ Carme, c/ Milà i Fontanals, c/ Reina Cristina, c/ Santa Teresa, c/ Torrent d'en Vidalet, c/ Torrent de l'Olla, contributors, Dostrece, Elephanta, Gràcia, Gren Spot, Knel·la, La Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción, Onna Café, Vegetart My perfect day in Barcelona would start with a nice long lie-in. It’s a day in early summer – not too hot yet but warm enough to go out without a jacket. My puppy would eventually drag me out of bed (he always does) so I could start off my day with a walk around Gràcia, greeting my neighbours as I pass, or rather allowing my neighbours to greet my dog. I’d start off the day right with a chocolate-filled croissant from Knel·la bakery (c/ Milà i Fontanals 9) in Gràcia, or big helping of vegan French toast made with orange zest and topped with real maple syrup at DosTrece (c/ Carme, 40) in Gotico (or both if I was having a very gluttonous morning). As a food and travel writer, sometimes I like eating food I’ve already written about, so I don’t spend the whole time I’m eating it reviewing it in my head! --- > Esperança... - Published: 2016-04-21 - Modified: 2023-09-28 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/homeless-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: Esperança Esperança is an English-speaking volunteer group co-founded by Liverpudlian Julie Stephenson. The volunteers go out twice a week and distribute food, clothing and chat to the homeless in Barcelona. I've been wanting to feature Esperança on the blog for a while now. When I first heard about it I felt it was deserving of as much publicity as possible, such a selfless act by Julie and her colleagues for the people of their adopted city. So it was great to finally catch up with Julie and ask her about the project... --- > Ben... - Published: 2016-04-19 - Modified: 2016-06-30 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/ben-holbrooks-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Addis Abeba, Avinguda del Paral·lel, Barceloneta, c/ Blai, c/ Joaquín Costa, Can Ganassa, contributors, craft beer, Ferran Adrià, HomoSibaris, LaGorda, Las Arenas, Malamén, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Negroni Cocktail Bar, Passeig de Joan de Borbó, Plaça d'Osca, Plaça de la Barceloneta, Taverna La Bauxa, Tickets I wake to the sound of Erica, Pablo and Chica purring at the foot of our bed, the smell of bread baking in the kitchen. A warm breeze floats in from the balcony and I rise to prepare a cafetiere of coffee and bash some eggs around in a pan. Rosana checks on our limonero (lemon tree) and yelps with joy as she discovers the beginnings of our first lemons... --- > Pedralbes... - Published: 2016-04-16 - Modified: 2016-04-15 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/pedralbes-monastery-photography-tour/ - Categories: Featured, Out & About - Tags: Monestir de Pedralbes, ShootCities Photography Tours, tours Pedralbes Monastery (Monestir de Pedralbes in Catalan) was founded in 1326 by King James II of Aragon for his wife Elisenda de Montcada. The Gothic monastery (and the nuns who lived there) were granted protection by the queen through the Consell de Cent (the Counsel of the Hundred)... But hold up, we're not here for a history lesson, far from it. In fact, any desire I might have had to learn about the history of the monastery was not catered for on this tour. This was a photography tour. And not just a 'come along and take some snaps' photography tour. There was some professional shit going on here... --- > Mandy... - Published: 2016-04-14 - Modified: 2016-04-10 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/mandys-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: Barceloneta, Barri Gòtic, Cathedral of Santa Eulalia, contributors, El Born, La Fabrica, La Heladeria Mexicana, pincho, Plaça de la Llana, Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, Sabater Hermanos, Turó de la Rovira I’ve always loved Barcelona. Each time I visit, I am always reminded of how I never want to leave. It’s the history, the beach, the viewpoints, the Catalan pride, the most amazing food and the ability to travel back in time just by walking through the city’s neighborhoods that draws me in... --- > Take... - Published: 2016-04-11 - Modified: 2017-07-28 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/must-see-barcelona-museums/ - Categories: Featured, Out & About - Tags: Casa Batlló, contributors, Gaudí, MACBA, Museu d'Història de Barcelona, Museu del Modernisme de Barcelona, Museu Europeu d'Art Modern, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya Romans in Barcelona? Really? Yes, Barcelona can be traced back to an ancient Roman settlement from 218 B.C. called Barcino! You might not be aware of this – after all, Barcelona is much better known for its Gothic district or Gaudí and modernism. But Barcelona has some exciting museums on ancient Roman times to offer too! So, let’s take a tour of Barcelona’s museum landscape... --- > Take... - Published: 2016-04-10 - Modified: 2019-02-15 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-vs-london/ - Categories: Day to Day - Tags: coworking, statistics, Teleport Sharing my time between London and Barcelona as I do I'm lucky to be able to appreciate the pros and cons of both of these ultimately fabulous cities. Of course the pay is much better in London, but then the cost of living is much higher, nearly 3 times as high. The weather is, of course, better in Barcelona as we are all well aware and there's a blossoming startup scene. In fact by most metrics the cities are pretty comparable, until it comes to Housing and that Cost-of-Living where Barcelona outshines London by far. And did I mention the weather? --- > Californian... - Published: 2016-03-23 - Modified: 2016-03-07 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/lizs-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Animal Coffee Bar, Barceloneta, c/ Francisco Giner, c/ Martínez de la Rosa, c/ Verdi, Carretera de les Aigües, Con Gracia, contributors, Eclipse, Estació de Peu del Funicular, Estel de Gràcia, Gràcia, Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Tibidabo, W Hotel I believe that every great day starts with a run and a great cup of coffee. On my perfect day in Barcelona my first stop will be Carretera de les Aigües, a running path overlooking Barcelona, which will provide the perfect introduction and preview for the day. To get to the path, I take the FGC from Gràcia station to the Peu del Funicular stop and continue up the mountain on the funicular. When I get out of the train car half way up Tibidabo, I decide to take the trail to the left today. An 8km flat run should be plenty since I'll be exploring on foot throughout the day as well. As I run, I look out over Barcelona and take in the city's amazing skyline and view all the way out to the Mediterranean. It's a gorgeous day, so I can clearly see the Sagrada Família, Camp Nou, and of course the W Hotel which defines where the sky meets the sea... --- > 6... - Published: 2016-03-17 - Modified: 2016-03-17 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/claudias-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: Avinguda de Gaudí, c/ Marina, contributors, Hospital de Sant Pau, Parc de la Ciutadella, Plaça de la Virreina, Puiggròs, Sagrada Família Barcelona is a city that changes its look and energy with the change of seasons throughout the year. After 6 years of living here, I’ve come to the conclusion that winter is the best time to visit this fantastic city – especially if it’s a winter like the one we’re having this year, with plenty of sunny days and mild temperatures. The reason why this season is the best to enjoy this city is mainly because there are fewer tourists, or at least, fewer when compared with the number that are usually here in the warmer months... --- > If... - Published: 2016-03-12 - Modified: 2016-03-07 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/natalies-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Barceloneta, BeachFit Barcelona, contributors, Mercat de la Barceloneta, Parc de la Ciutadella If you happen to have been caught up in the Barcelona magic like me, it’s not just one special day but almost every day that feels like a dream in our beautiful city. Now, I’m a farm girl from Africa where I grew up with nothing but peace, quiet, nature and animals around me. After 18 years living this way, it takes a very special city to capture my attention for longer than a week. I can safely say that a day in Barcelona will make your soul feel fulfilled, leave a huge smile on your face and your heart incredibly happy... --- > There's... - Published: 2016-03-10 - Modified: 2016-03-07 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-tapas-tour/ - Categories: Featured, Food & Drink - Tags: Food Lovers Company, tours I’m always up for getting out and about in Barcelona. And when it involves good food and wine I’m all the happier. Free food and wine and you just have to say the word. So I was over the moon when Nuria and Margherita from Food Lovers Company got in touch to invite me on their Barcelona Tapas Tour... --- > Multi-talented... - Published: 2016-03-08 - Modified: 2016-03-07 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/georginas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Bosc de les Fades, c/ Astúries, c/ Diputació, contributors, CosmoCaixa, En Aparté, Green Parrot, Mercat de la Boqueria, Metro Bon Pastor, Monvínic, Parc de la Ciutadella, Rambla de Catalunya, Torre Agbar A massive downpour to clean the streets of the night before – and people. Take an umbrella and walk through Ciutadella Park. Sit by the boating lake, a tiny area of water with about 20 boats that pile up fast like a Friday night traffic jam. Over to the Born and En Aparté for coffee or wine. The service is good, friendly. Predominantly French fare so it’s cheese with ham, cheese with bread, cheese with cheese. Or cheese. Apart from the carrot cake. The coffee’s good. So is the price. There’s the brunch menu at weekends... --- > I... - Published: 2016-03-08 - Modified: 2016-03-08 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/trevor/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: crowdfunding, filmmakers, videos How many creative expats does it take to make a film in Barcelona? Answer, not that many. At least not as many as you might think. I caught up with the screenwriter Georgina Tremayne, director Carlos Domeque and lead actor Hunter Tremayne from the soon to be filmed Trevor, a low budget, and hopefully successfully crowdfunded feature about expats, and one in particular called Trevor (as you may have guessed)... --- > In... - Published: 2016-03-06 - Modified: 2016-04-15 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/mats-barcelona-obsession/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: 7 Portes, Barceloneta, Barri Gòtic, Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar, BierCaB, BlackLab Brewhouse, c/ Aribau, c/ Balboa, c/ Consolat de Mar, c/ Mercè, c/ Pi, c/ Reina Cristina, c/ Vidriería, Camp Nou, Can Paixano, contributors, craft beer, Dry Martini, El Born, El Born Bar, El Born Centre Cultural, El Vaso de Oro, FC Barcelona, Gaudí, Hotel Alimara Barcelona, La Fonda del Port Olímpic, La Pineda, La Plata, Las Arenas, Mercat de la Barceloneta, Montjuïc, Montserrat, Museu d'Història de Catalunya, Numeronueve, Parc de la Ciutadella, Park Güell, Passeig d'Isabel II, Passeig del Born, Pipa Club, Plaça Reial, Pork Boig Per Tu, Refugi 307, Sagrada Família, Tibidabo, Turó de la Rovira My name is Mat, I’m 39yrs old and I live in Southampton. (I moved down here from South of London 20yrs ago and have stayed ever since). My first trip to Barcelona was for La Noche Vieja (New Year’s Eve) in 2004. It was around this time that the “no frills” airline boom really started to take off (no pun intended), and quite a number of my then work colleagues booked short breaks to Barcelona via Ryanair’s Bournemouth to Girona service... --- > Matís... - Published: 2016-02-27 - Modified: 2016-08-08 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/matis-bar-barcelona/ - Categories: Food & Drink - Tags: Matís Bar, restaurants As I've said before, I'm not normally invited to restaurants, Suzy and Steve are the English-language foodie experts in Barcelona so I leave it to them. But I'm not one to turn down a restaurant invite when it happens. So that's how I found myself at Matís Bar. A restaurant in the basement of the Architects College in the cathedral square... --- > This... - Published: 2016-02-11 - Modified: 2017-10-17 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/la-sonora-de-gracia/ - Categories: Featured, Out & About - Tags: c/ Riera de Sant Miquel, contributors, events, Gràcia, La Sonora de Gràcia Before I had even thought about living in Barcelona, I had been recommended a trip to La Sonora de Gràcia. Well to be honest, I was in the midst of asking around where would suit me to do a gig on my first short trip to Barcelona. And who better but the sister of one of my oldest friends (and tap-dancing partner in crime) to give me a simple answer. Get yee to Sonora de Gràcia! --- > Chris... - Published: 2016-01-20 - Modified: 2019-01-02 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/chris-perfect-day-at-bunkers-del-carmel/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: Absenta, c/ Sant Carles, contributors, Parc de la Ciutadella, Park Güell, Sagrada Família, Turó de la Rovira This month will be a celebration of the 5th month since I moved to Barcelona. I decided to move here so my girlfriend could study at her university at UPF and I had been looking for work since we made the decision to move here and I handed my notice in at my previous employment back in England (where I had spent 10 years). We moved to a flat in Barceloneta, just a stones throw away from the beach and from the moment we moved in we had a sense of the area never sleeping, with tourists and locals frequenting the local bars, restaurants and cafes which are located everywhere around the area until the early hours of the morning... --- > Elena,... - Published: 2016-01-08 - Modified: 2017-02-07 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/elenas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Avinguda de Gaudí, Cafe Puiggròs, CCCB, contributors, Hospital de Sant Pau, La Pedrera, MACBA, Passeig de Gràcia, Port Olímpic, Rambla del Poblenou, Universitat de Barcelona My perfect day would be a Friday in September. The city still maintains its business rhythm and schedule (the banks are open, you still can experience rush hour on the metro, with the intervals between the trains short and frequent). However, you already notice that the aura is more relaxed today and there is a foretaste of weekends in air... --- > Looking... - Published: 2016-01-05 - Modified: 2016-01-07 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/trx-suspension-training-barcelona/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: health & fitness, Jamie Luke Health & Fitness, Parc de la Ciutadella 20% of gym memberships purchased in January are cancelled within the first 3 months. This rises to 60% within the first 6 months. I completely made that up. But if I'd researched it properly I'm sure it would be close to that, if not more. I have never been a part of those statistics, I knew I would never go to the gym. I am one of the least motivated people when it comes to exercise. I wish I wasn't, but I am. But being the wrong side of 40 you begin to realise that your ability to eat and drink what you want and stay slim no longer holds, and if you don't keep healthy you'll be in trouble... --- > By... - Published: 2015-12-30 - Modified: 2017-07-25 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/snow-in-barcelona-1962/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: Barcelona Desapareguda, videos With the coldest months still to come in Barcelona there could still be some snow. But with balmy temperatures worldwide this year thanks to a particularly strong El Niño it’s looking highly unlikely. So for fans of winter whiteness check out the famous snow in Barcelona during the Christmas of 1962... --- > Dutch-born... - Published: 2015-12-27 - Modified: 2015-12-25 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/lindas-perfect-day-in-malgrat-de-mar/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: cata, contributors, Malgrat de Mar, videos Yes, I love Barcelona. And yes, I have spent some pretty perfect days over there, but there is more to Catalonia than its capital city. Let me take you 60 kilometres up the coast and show you around the place I call home: Malgrat de Mar. --- > The... - Published: 2015-11-13 - Modified: 2015-11-13 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/taras-perfect-day-poble-sec-sant-antoni/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Bar Calders, c/ Creu dels Molers, c/ França Xica, c/ Nou de la Rambla, c/ Parlament de Catalunya, c/ Poeta Cabanyes, c/ Radas, c/ Viladomat, Café Cometa, Casa Xica, contributors, Jardines del Teatre Grec, Jardins de Laribal, La Cambicha, La Fabrique, La Pepita, Mano Rota, Montjuïc, Palo Cortao, Passeig de l’Exposició, Plaça del Sortidor, Poble Sec, Sant Antoni, Sortidors del Parlament, Tarannà, Xemei This month, Poble Sec and I will have enjoyed a full year of blissful cohabitation. One of the reasons I love living in Poble Sec is because it feels so homely and laid back. The streets are narrow and you generally get to know your neighbours in ways you weren’t quite expecting, but with that comes a sense of community, of closeness. Although I must admit to crossing Parallel on occasion, I regularly enjoy spending a whole day without venturing much further afield than the Sant Antoni metro station. So, I wanted to share my perfect day in Poble Sec and Sant Antoni (to which the subtitle could probably be “A day spent eating and drinking in Poble Sec and Sant Antoni”)... --- > Marta... - Published: 2015-10-29 - Modified: 2020-09-11 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/martas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: 7 Portes, Barceloneta, Bread & Circuses, c/ Aiguafreda, c/ Blai, c/ Blasco de Garay, c/ Campoamor, c/ Escudellers, c/ Horta, c/ Margarit, c/ Montsió, c/ Poeta Cabanyes, c/ Tajo, Can Cortada, Can Mariner, Castell de Montjuïc, Cathedral of Santa Eulalia, Ciutat Vella, contributors, Els Quatre Gats, Font de la Guatlla, Horta-Guinardó, La Deliciosa, Los Caracoles, Maremagnum, Montjuïc, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Ocaña, Palau Nacional, Parc del Laberint d’Horta, Passeig d'Isabel II, Plaça d'Espanya, Plaça del Rei, Plaça Reial, Poble Sec, Port Vell, Quimet y Quimet, Spice Café, Torre Calatrava Being born and raised in Barcelona has given me the chance to enjoy this wonderful city in many ways. Now that I live abroad, I still regularly come back to Barcelona, to see my family and friends, to enjoy Barcelona's culinary and cultural hotspots, and of course, the nice weather and the sun! For my perfect day in Barcelona I've made a summary of my favourite places and local spots, which I always enjoy visiting... --- > Tourism... - Published: 2015-09-18 - Modified: 2015-09-19 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/meritxells-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: Avinguda de Gaudí, Bar Pinotxo, Barceloneta, c/ Ample, c/ Carbonell, c/ Pelai, contributors, Copa Café, El Nou Ramonet, Enrique Tomás, Gaudí, Hospital de Sant Pau, La Piazzenza, Las Ramblas, Maremagnum, Mercat de la Boqueria, Sagrada Família My perfect day in Barcelona would definitely start with an Iberian ham sandwich, no tomato please, I might be the only Catalan that doesn’t like pà amb tomàquet – no one is perfect. Food is a big part of a perfect day, and I would start with Iberian ham from Enrique Tomás on Carrer de Pelai, there's nothing like good quality Iberian ham. I would walk down las Ramblas in the morning after breakfast at around 10am, any later will be a battle between tourists and locals. It is a pity that the city centre has become a forbidden place for locals since you know how crowded it would be so you don’t want to fight every step you make. Although this changes with the season, I certainly hope that Barcelona tourism is sustainable and tourism in the future combines the local needs with tourism growth... --- > UPDATE:... - Published: 2015-09-16 - Modified: 2016-07-30 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/manolete-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Food & Drink - Tags: Manolete, Passeig d'Isabel II, Port Vell, restaurants, videos Located slap-bang next to Port Vell underneath the beautiful arches that line parts of Passeig d'Isabel II, Manolete is a charming little restaurant serving some equally charming tapas. Now I want to be up front here. I don't normally do restaurant posts. I'm not normally invited to restaurants. To review them I mean - I have friends. But Manolete kindly invited me and for once with these sort of things they were kind enough to invite my wife too. So it was brownie points all round... --- > Zoe... - Published: 2015-09-11 - Modified: 2015-09-11 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/zoes-perfect-wedding-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Barcelona Photo Project, c/ Bisbe, c/ Bisbe Caçador, c/ Sant Sever, CaraMona, contributors, Gora, Hostal Poblenou, Hotel Neri, Palau Requesens, Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Poblenou, Real Academia de las Buenas Letras, Star3 I’ve lived in (and loved) Barcelona for over 3 years now. And I pinch myself almost everyday that this is my life. It’s easy to have a perfect day here, with the incredible weather, the beach on my doorstep, beautiful architecture at every turn and the goblet of G&T. But all of this can be easily trumped by the ultimate perfect day... my wedding day. Cliché much!?! Of course. But to have all our favourite people, in the city we love, doesn’t get any better in my opinion; wedding or not... --- > This... - Published: 2015-09-09 - Modified: 2015-09-06 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/hidden-city-tours/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: BCN Mes, Hidden City Tours, Otoxo Productions, tours, videos As part of the 'Voices, Faces, City Spaces' series by BCN Mes and Otoxo Productions this short film follows Ramon Holgado Ordaz, a homeless man whose life has been transformed thanks to the Hidden City Tours social enterprise project. It's a great little story that will only take 4 minutes of your time... --- > Street... - Published: 2015-09-05 - Modified: 2015-09-03 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/brians-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Barceloneta, Barri Gòtic, c/ Francisco Giner, c/ Joan Blanques, Can Punyetes, Ciutat Vella, contributors, El Born, El Raval, Gràcia, Murs Lliures, Passeig de Joan de Borbó, Passeig Marítim, Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, Poblenou, vermut, Vermuteria del Tano If I had to describe my perfect Barcelona day in three words, they would be: street art safari, of course! I’m an early riser, so I’d probably wake up around 7 or so, take a nice run along the Paseo Marítimo before the boardwalk gets crowded, then have a café solo and a glass of water (a habit I picked up while in Italy) and sandwich in a small bar in Barceloneta. Nowadays in Barcelona, if you want to see some fantastic urban art, you need Google no further than Murs Lliures, which is an initiative that gives artists a space to work, with the blessings of the city council. Most of these spots are concentrated in the old industrial areas of Poblenou, and tend to change quite frequently. I’ve been able to see some really great work there... --- > Katrina... - Published: 2015-08-26 - Modified: 2016-03-07 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/katrinas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: Bodega d'en Rafael, Bodega Marín, c/ Manso, c/ Milà i Fontanals, c/ Ramiro de Maeztu, c/ Torrent de l'Olla, Can Petit, contributors, Estació de Peu del Funicular, Gràcia, Granja Petitbo, Lukumas, Mercat de L'Abaceria, Mercat de la Llibertat, Nømad Coffee Lab & Shop, Park Güell, Passatge Sert, Passeig de Sant Joan, Plaça de la Llibertat, Poblenou, Restaurante e Bar Terra Mia, Travessera de Gràcia, Vallvidrera I have many a perfect day within different landscapes but a typical favourite day in Barcelona would see the sunrise and view over the city from my balcony. I live right next to Park Güell so have a great view down towards the Sagrada Família, across Barcelona rooftops and hopefully to the calm sea in the background! I am always into seeing the city from a different viewpoint too and a good one is up in Vallvidrera (catching the Peu del Funicular up and a walk along to see the best view of the city)... --- > If... - Published: 2015-08-24 - Modified: 2015-09-07 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/steel-donkey-bike-tours/ - Categories: Out & About - Tags: Arc de Triomf, Barceloneta, Barri Gòtic, c/ Comerç, c/ Gignàs, c/ Petons, Design Museum, El Born, El Peix, Forat de la Vergonya, Green Bike Shop, L'Aliança de Poble Nou, La Ribera, Maritime Museum, Mercat de Santa Caterina, Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça de Sant Miquel, Plaça George Orwell, Plaça Tripi, Poblenou, Poblenou Cemetery, Port Olímpic, Port Vell, Rambla del Poblenou, Sant Pere, Steel Donkey Bike Tours, the Hole of Shame, Torre Agbar, tours, Via Laietana If you're in Barcelona and you fancy getting out and about on a bike for a few hours then you could do a lot worse than checking out Steel Donkey Bike Tours. These guys have been around the block and are consistently recommended on TripAdvisor as a great way to see the city on two wheels. They kindly asked me to join them one morning, and so, feeling like a modern day Sancho Panza and on a very comfy set of wheels from Green Bikes, we set off from Plaça George Orwell with our guide whose name escapes me... --- > Angela... - Published: 2015-07-29 - Modified: 2015-08-24 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/angelas-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: & Other Stories, Alaire Terrace Bar, Avinguda del Portal de l'Àngel, Buenas Migas, c/ Almirall Aixada, c/ Arcs, c/ Comerç, contributors, Convent de Sant Agustí, Cos, El Cercle, Gaudí, Hotel Condes de Barcelona, Instagram, La Pedrera, Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça del Mar, Sagrada Família, Surf House Barcelona The thing I love about Barcelona is that there are so many areas which offer a different experience of the city. If you need a bit of space away from it all, you can walk down to the port on a quiet morning or if you fancy a browse and a coffee you can head up to the cool neighbourhood of Gràcia and people-watch in one of its sunny squares. My perfect day in Barcelona involves coffee stops, wandering around, a little shopping and definitely a bit of rooftop drinking. I love it when I have family or friends visiting and I get to share all of this with them... --- > Guillem... - Published: 2015-07-24 - Modified: 2015-07-24 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/humans-of-barcelona/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: Humans of Barcelona, Instagram, videos Photographer Enric Mestres started 'Humans of Barcelona' on October 10th 2010. Originally called LaLaLaBarcelona Enric changed the name after finding out about the 'Humans of New York' project and seeing the effect it had on people around the world. Guillem Costas' short 5 minute documentary follows Enric around Barcelona as he explains his process and passion for the project... --- - Published: 2015-07-18 - Modified: 2017-07-28 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/saras-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: Barceloneta, Barri Gòtic, Base Nàutica, c/ General Alvarez de Castro, c/ Lluís el Piadós, c/ Maquinista, c/ Ramon Trias Fargas, c/ Sagristans, c/ Wellington, Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta, contributors, En Aparté, La Bombeta, La Torna, Mercat de Santa Caterina, Parc de la Ciutadella, Platja de la Mar Bella, Shunka, W Hotel My perfect day in Barcelona starts early. It's a sunny Saturday morning around 7.30 at the end of May. The alarm goes off, even though I would love to stay in bed, I don't think twice! The Mediterranean Sea and the deserted beaches are calling. I'll get my clothes on and out the door in no time. Walking my quiet street towards the Ciutadella Park. Here I meet the joggers and dog owners, for a split second we enjoy the silent city together. I turn on to Carrer Wellington, then a left on Av. Icària and then a right on to Carrer Ramon Trias Fargas. Then it's just straight down and I can smell the sea. As I arrive, I stop for a second, take a deep breath and I start to walk towards the neighbourhood Barceloneta. Half way to the W hotel, I meet the lady that always has her make up perfectly done at this hour, doesn’t matter if it's Monday or Saturday. Further on I meet the old man jogging a long the beachfront, always with the greatest smile on his face. On the beach in front of the gym Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta, the old ladies and gentlemen are preparing for their morning swim... --- > Brett... - Published: 2015-07-15 - Modified: 2015-07-15 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/sixto-sitges-and-camp-nou/ - Categories: Day to Day - Tags: books, Brett Hetherington Brett Hetherington whose previous book, The ReMade Parent, was featured on this blog, has kindly allowed me to reproduce an excerpt from his latest (but yet to be finished) book. Brett said of the book: "It's a travelogue/memoir of mainly a summer trip I did to some of the country's less touristy inland destinations: Zaragoza, Extremadura, Jaen and Ubeda. I have commented on the news stories of the time and what was happening around me in the street life with local people. I also met and talked to expats who are living "unsung" lives here". It's a great little story below. I hope you enjoy it... --- > Steve... - Published: 2015-07-10 - Modified: 2015-07-10 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/steves-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Baluard, Barri Gòtic, Cafès Ros, contributors, CosmoCaixa, El Mirador del Carmelo, Estanc Duaso, Hotel Praktik Bakery, Jardins del Príncep de Girona, Manairó, Parc del Guinardó, Playa de la Nova Icària, Revolver Records, Sagrada Família, Turó de la Rovira, Xiringuito Aigua I’m up early, before the sun, hoping that the coffee grinder doesn’t wake the kids as I prepare a Bialetti full of fragrant Ethiopian Sidamo. The smell of the beans, recently roasted at Cafès Ros, fills the kitchen. I’ve had my caffeine fix and I park my motorbike near Nova Icària beach. The sun is over the horizon now and it glitters off the sea, throwing a long shadow behind me and making me squint. I put my headphones on and start to run. Along to the Forum, turn around, down to Barceloneta and the W hotel, then back to where I started. The beach is coming to life as the temperature rises, and I people-watch for a while before heading home. --- > Catalunya... - Published: 2015-07-08 - Modified: 2015-12-28 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/catalunya-wine/ - Categories: Food & Drink - Tags: Catalunya Wine, videos Type ‘catalunya wine’ into Google and the chances are that after the obligatory Wikipedia entry (which is certainly a decent primer) you will find CatalunyaWine.com. If you want to discover the wonders of the Catalan wine region that the rest of the world is even now only just discovering then this is the place to begin your journey. Catalunya Wine exists to promote Catalan wines to the English-speaking world. Run by Canadian expat Tim Brown and aided by his Cuban-born (but with Catalan roots) wife Lis, the website chronicles Tim's journey through this unique wine region as he exposes the great wines of Catalunya to promote them to hotels and restaurants both here and abroad. --- > Artist... - Published: 2015-06-18 - Modified: 2015-11-18 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/joses-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Perfect Days - Tags: Barceloneta, Barri Gòtic, c/ Ferlandina, Cafe De L'Opera, Casa Amatller, Casa Batlló, Casa Lleó-Morera, Casa Mulleras, Castell de Montjuïc, Club Cronopios, contributors, El Raval, Els Quatre Gats, Estadi Olímpic de Montjuic Lluís Companys, Filmoteca de Catalunya, Instagram, La Mansana de la Discòrdia, Las Ramblas, Montjuïc, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Parc de la Ciutadella, Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça de Catalunya, Plaça de Sant Jaume Barcelona is a city of perfect days. Among all the cities I’ve visited, I consider it to be among the most liveable and lovable metropolises on Earth. Blessed with warm weather more than six months a year, flanked by the ocean and mountains, great nightlife and culture, dozens of parks, loads of good museums, bike lanes, citywide free wi-fi, and a broad variety of people from all over the world, each day in Barcelona is better than the last... --- > New... - Published: 2015-06-13 - Modified: 2016-01-20 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/bens-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: c/ Pujades, calçotada, calçots, Carretera de les Aigües, contributors, Estació de Peu del Funicular, Gràcia, Metro Llacuna, Montjuïc, Parc de la Ciutadella, Plaça d'Espanya, Poble Sec, Poblenou, Rambla del Poblenou, Tibidabo I’m not an urban planner or an architect or even a philosopher. I can’t claim to know exactly why one city feels like an overwhelming mess and the next is as well-balanced as BARCELONA. But after 10 years here (living in 7 of her neighborhoods) I recognise that there are a few elements which I believe make her as close to perfection as a city could hope to be. Here they are in a 24 hour experience on any given Summer’s day in BARCELONA... --- > Timmer... - Published: 2015-06-10 - Modified: 2020-11-07 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-tourism/ - Categories: Day to Day - Tags: contributors, Park Güell, Sagrada Família If you read the latest news written in Bloomberg and picked up by many publications in the United States, the UK, Canada, and Australia, you would think the new mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau, is against foreigners. She’s ready to build a moat and castle walls to protect the city from the ravaging hordes threatening to overrun this thriving civic centre. However, this is not the case, nor is the picture painted about what is happening in Barcelona really a true representation of what goes on during tourist season every year... --- > Video:... - Published: 2015-06-03 - Modified: 2017-07-28 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/eliana-guerrero-pickpocket-huntress/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: Barcelona Metro, videos Thankfully I've never been pick-pocketed in Barcelona. Though who knows what's going to happen now I've said that. But I know it's a real problem and one that has tarnished many a friend's trip to this fine city. Local police say that there are about 150 pickpockets on the metro system each day with an average of 250 robberies reported each week. At least, that was back in 2012. I really wouldn't know if it was more or less in 2015... --- > Tour... - Published: 2015-05-30 - Modified: 2015-06-02 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/marks-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Ambar, Avinguda del Paral·lel, Bar Cañete, Barceló Raval, c/ Blai, c/ Comte Borrell, c/ Parlament de Catalunya, c/ Sant Pau, c/ Unió, Can Vilaro, Carretera de les Aigües, Castell de Montjuïc, contributors, El Raval, La Caseta del Migdia, Mirador del Migdia, Montjuïc, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia, Poble Sec, Rambla del Raval, Sant Antoni, Serra de Collserola My perfect day would be a sunny Saturday in early May, when the weather is fine and you notice for the first time the smell of summer in the air. I get up early and drive my motorbike to the Carretera de les Aigües for a morning jog. This is a beautiful path in the Parc de Collserola where you have an amazing view over the city and at the same time can enjoy the greenery and fresh air. Jogging while watching the sun rise and with the awakening city at your feet is priceless... --- > I... - Published: 2015-05-27 - Modified: 2015-05-27 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-metropolitan-interview/ - Categories: Day to Day - Tags: Barcelona Metropolitan, interviews I was recently interviewed by Barcelona Metropolitan (the May issue) about this blog and Barcelona blogging in general. I was one of a number of Barcelona bloggers so they only used a small, edited piece. As my answers were so brilliant and enlightening I thought I'd publish the whole thing here for you to read. I hope it piques your interest about blogging. They say writing is good for the soul... --- > Cataluña,... - Published: 2015-05-23 - Modified: 2017-08-10 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/bbc-cataluna-a-region-apart-1979/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: Catalan Independence, videos This forgotten BBC documentary from 1979 was the final part of a 5-part series entitled 'Realidades de España' - Spanish Realities. It was uncovered by writer and chemical engineer Josep Grau-Bové who obtained it on VHS video from a friend in Glasgow. He digitised and uploaded it to YouTube in the hope that more people would see it. In the last two years 41,548 people have (at the time of writing)... --- > Hailing... - Published: 2015-05-21 - Modified: 2017-01-16 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/roisins-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Alsur Café, Avinguda de Francesc Cambó, Barceloneta, c/ Giralt el Pellisser, Café Catalina, contributors, Cuines Santa Caterina, El Born, Grand Hotel Central, Mercat de Santa Caterina, Plaça de Sant Cugat, Via Laietana My perfect day in Barcelona is perfectly simple. It consists solely of wandering around, stopping only to eat and drink. I’ve lived in Barcelona for 8 months now after moving here in September 2014 and my favourite thing to do at the weekend is to wander around my local neighbourhood (barrio) whilst stopping off at bars, cafes and restaurants along the way... --- > I... - Published: 2015-05-19 - Modified: 2015-05-29 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/gigi-griffis-barcelona-guide/ - Categories: Day to Day - Tags: guides, interviews Last summer I was asked to contribute to a guide called 'Barcelona - 10 Locals Tell You Where to Go, What to Eat, and How to Fit In'. Well I did. And Gigi Griffis who produced the guide sent me a copy, and then I promptly forgot about it. I came across it on my iPad recently. So I read it. And it's actually pretty good... --- > Jordi... - Published: 2015-05-16 - Modified: 2015-05-14 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/barcelona-into-the-night/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: filmmakers, timelapse, videos There's something very evocative about watching the city at night from up high. Wondering what all the people below are up to. And I'm a big fan of the timelapse technique when used well. So Jordi de Temple's video, Into the Night, is right up my street... --- > Annebeth,... - Published: 2015-05-14 - Modified: 2015-05-27 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/annebeths-perfect-day-in-barcelona/ - Categories: Featured, Perfect Days - Tags: Bar del Pla, Bar Mundial, Barceloneta, Barri Gòtic, Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar, c/ Ginebra, c/ l'Argenteria, c/ Montcada, c/ Princesa, c/ Rec Comtal, Can Cisa, Can Recasens, Carretera de les Aigües, Cementerio de Montjuïc, Ciutat Vella, contributors, El Born, El Born Centre Cultural, El Magnífico, Elsa y Fred, Federal Café, Ikibana, Jai-Ca, Montjuïc, Museu d'Història de Barcelona, Parc de la Ciutadella, Passeig de Picasso, Plaça Sant Agustí Vell, Port Vell, Rambla del Poblenou, Sant Antoni, Spanish vermouth, Tarannà, Turó de la Rovira, vermut It’s been more than 13 years since I landed at the airport of El Prat Barcelona and first started to enjoy Barcelona’s perfect days. Originally from Holland, I was living in Amsterdam at that time, when I decided to do an Erasmus in the Catalan capital. Barcelona was becoming more and more popular, but it had not reached the popularity it knows nowadays... --- > El... - Published: 2015-05-12 - Modified: 2017-07-28 - URL: https://homagetobcn.com/el-born-barcelona/ - Categories: Day to Day, Featured - Tags: Barcelona Zoo, Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar, Big Fish, c/ Comerç, Ciutat Vella, Comerç 24, El Born, El Born Centre Cultural, Kiosko Burger, La Ribera, Lonja de Tapas, Mercat de Santa Caterina, Mosquito, Nakashita, Parc de la Ciutadella, Parlament de Catalunya, Passeig del Born, Saboc, Tantarantana I think El Born would have to be my favourite neighbourhood in Barcelona. It's absolutely stunning. It can be a bit touristy at times but there are quiet streets to escape from the hustle and bustle. It is one of the smaller neighbourhoods, part of La Ribera which itself is part of the old town, Ciutat Vella. If you see a beautiful photo of a narrow Barcelona street in the sunlight, then chances are it will be from somewhere in El Born... --- ---