After a wonderful first day in Girona, we woke early on our second day, keen to see the city before it fully came to life. The streets were noticeably quieter, and when we reached the cathedral steps again, there were hardly any people around.…
I first visited Girona in September 2016. I remember thinking how beautiful it was, how good the food was, and how hot it felt wandering through the old town at the tail end of summer. It left a strong impression, one of those places…
We arrived in Tarragona by train from Barcelona, a journey that already sets the tone for the day. The tracks run close to the Mediterranean for long stretches, the sea appearing and disappearing between towns, cliffs, and beaches. It feels like easing into something…
The idea for this weekend began weeks earlier, during a visit to Ensérune in southern France. Standing on that exposed hilltop, I learned how places like Ensérune functioned not as isolated settlements, but as crossroads shaped by trade and contact. Cultures met there not…
Once the workdays and museum visits were behind us, Madrid began to feel different. Less like a place to be understood and more like a place to move through without intention. We spent hours simply walking, letting neighbourhoods lead into one another, stopping when…
Madrid was never meant to be Spain’s most beautiful city. It became its most important one almost by accident. Chosen as the capital in the sixteenth century largely for its geographic position, the town grew inward rather than outward, shaped more by administration than…
Barcelona is a city of barrios, each with its own rhythm, flavour and story. From beachy stretches in the east to hillside hideaways in the west, the city unfolds across ten districts, home to dozens of distinctive neighbourhoods with overlapping borders and unique identities.…
One November, my partner and I escaped the city for a birthday trip to the Catalan volcanic mountains, a breathtaking region full of natural wonders, charming towns, and peaceful retreats. I wanted autumn leaves and profound cosiness. It had been a busy year so…
This post is part of my Barcelona Neighbourhood Guides series. Fancy visiting another area of Barcelona? Check out my other guides here, including information regarding the sites, history, charm, food and drinks of the area you’re curious about. Tucked away from the tourist-heavy bustle of…
Location: Barcelona, Spain Cuisine: Catalan Seasonal Tucked away in a lively corner of Barcelona, Bullanga has become one of our favourite places for a relaxed and satisfying Menú del Día. With thoughtful seasonal dishes, warm service, and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s the kind of…