While many head to Girona and its surroundings for world-class cycling, our group of six opted for hiking in Rupit when the weather turned too wet for a bike trip. Options for hiking near Barcelona and Girona are plentiful and Rupit is no exception. This little-known town 1.5 hours west of Girona offers spectacular views of limestone cliffs, a 328 foot (99 meters)…
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Is 2022 the year the pandemic lets us get back to some semblance of an awesome life in Barcelona? We don’t know, but we sure as hell are moving forward full of the hopes and expectations that brought us to this city in the first place. It’s a brand new year so get back to exploring this gorgeous city with…
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Of all of the paperwork and research involved in moving abroad, none determines the long-term satisfaction of your child in a new country than the choice of school. Public, private, religious? Large or small? In the city or outside? Local, international, multilingual? For families with more than one child, a single school may not meet the individual needs of all…
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Dogs are generally welcomed in Barcelona and are well tolerated in most public spaces. They are just as much a part of café life here as cañas and bravas. The city has required leash laws and taking your canine friend on public transportation requires a carrier or muzzle, depending on the type of transport. With 111 official dog areas (pipicans),…
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Positioned between the green hills of the Collserola Natural Park and the blue waves of the Mediterranean, Barcelona provides the ideal backdrop for exploring both city life and the great outdoors. The city itself is home to over 200 kilometers of cycling paths and the surrounding countryside also has an abundance of scenic opportunities to enjoy the slower side of…
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The Spanish wine landscape is so much more than sangria and red wine from Rioja. From fresh and fruity whites to big and bold reds, you can find any style of wine you’re interested in drinking. Cava is one of the best-kept secrets of Spain though. The profile of Cava wineries is rising in the international market and you can…
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Despite a thriving café culture, Spanish coffee has long suffered a maligned reputation, thanks to its Franco era practice of torrefacto. Faced with shortages and trying to keep costs down, local roasters coated coffee beans in sugar prior to roasting (torrefacto), giving the resulting coffee a burnt flavor. The practice still endures today, well past any need to do so…
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