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Exploring Xmas Beyond Barcelona

Treat yourself to a trip outside the city and venture to these regional town holiday markets to find gifts for everyone on your list. more
Photo by Joan C. G.

HOLY CRAP!

Two reasons why Christmas in Catalunya is the sh*t more
‘Tis the Season

As the Bing Crosby classic song goes, “It’s Christmas time in the city ...” but he probably wasn’t talking about the Catalan capital. Here’s a handful of local traditions that you’ll encounter this time of year (“Nadal”) in Barcelona. more
Photo by Diana Delgado Pineda.

How I Learned a Language Four Times Faster

The New Year is on the horizon and with it, the annual resolutions. If improving your language skills is on your list of things to tackle in 2019, this might be a good place to start. more
Photo by Anna Fuster.

Herb Your Enthusiasm

With origins that date back two hundred years, ratafia's mysterious blend of fruit, nuts and herbs is now cemented into Catalan culture. We hear from those who are working hard to keep the tradition alive and brewing. more
Photo by Carlos Iborra.

More Than Just Montserrat

The "comarca" of Bages (pronounced “BAH-jehs”) is central to Catalunya in both location and its place in Catalan culture, offering countryside and many towns to explore near the stunning Montserrat mountain range. more
Photo by Rebecca T Caro.

Tortell de Reis AKA "Kings' Cake"

Commonly believed to have originated in Old World France and Spain, the "tortell de Reis" (kings’ cake) is a much-loved holiday tradition in Catalunya and beyond. more
Photo by Alessandro Cani.

Gothic Legends

Behind Barcelona's real history of buildings and kings, there is another secret city of legends and myths. more
Illustration by Tara Shain

Autumn Bounty

There are a few delicious autumn treats that take center stage in Catalunya, especially during the Tots Sants celebrations (All Saints’ Day) on October 31st. But that doesn’t mean you have to wait until then to enjoy them. more
Illustration by Tara Shain.

Celebrating La Mercè

Barcelona takes on a new life towards the end of the month, when its streets and plazas are awash with festivities in celebration of the city’s patron saint. more