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Studying in Barcelona for the fall

Posted by bcnsamuel

Hi, Just arrived to Barcelona, just started my language course (yeah beginners...) and have found myself in a great city, great school, great place to live! But I am in need of more friends, how sad is this Anyone out there who feels like hanging ...

Valencia City & Valencia Province

Posted by jrknight

... the second century AD, today it has a population of more than a million people, making it Spain’s third largest city after Madrid and Barcelona.  Built around a still thriving mercantile port, it also boasts an abundance of artistic, architectural, ...

5 days in Barcelona, Pyrenees' plausible?

Posted by penguinchris

... and link to the mountain tram to get up to 2000m - I'm pretty certain that with some commitment and an early start you can do a round trip from Barcelona in a day. If you're interested my Travel Blog from September last year includes a couple of ...

Barcelona: Love it or hate it?

Posted by kitkatgo

There's something curious about Barcelona... When I have read posts, or talked to people who have been to Barcelona, they either loved it or hated it. WHY? I fall in the hate camp. My whole family hated it. We couldn't wait to leave and get on ...

Driving in Spain

Posted by dsmchef

Hi folks, I am planning a trip to Barcelona this summer and was trying to decide wether to drive from barcelona to Bilbao and fly back or the other way around. I also was wondering if anyone had a great route to take. I am a foodie at heart so if that ...

finding accomodation in barcelona for vacations

Posted by travelking

Hello! Here is where you can find good apartments to rent in Barcelona.

finding accomodation in barcelona for vacations

Posted by pwong

... hostels if that's your thing, but I've never stayed at any of them. Having said that - my friends were in Barcelona in April and raved about an apartment they found on the internt. Clean, well-located, and they saved a ton of money by cooking ...

TAPAS TRADITIONAL SPANISH DISH!

Posted by lifestylebcn

... with fried octopus rings) are tipical for Madrid! If you ever have the chance to go to Barcelona again you should eat tapas at Sol Solet Tapas it is in the neighborhood Gracia. It is a very posh and cute neighborhood. Souhailla Lifestyle Barcelona

Barcelona at the end of may.

Posted by lifestylebcn

Barcelona is a lovely city!! If you would like to do awesome activities such as skydiving, sailing etc I can recommend you this website: Have fun and good luck!

Christmas on the Costa Brava

Posted by allie1904

Hi there I have booked flights to Barcelona for 16th Dec 09 and will be staying 3 weeks in Blanes. I have been to Blanes twice before, and both times experienced two completely different holidays. The first time seemed more quiet, maybe because i was ...

Barcelona: P+R parkings - where?

Posted by starlagurl

Hmmm.. that's a tough question. Here's a site that might help:

finding accomodation in barcelona for vacations

Posted by wakingdream

... towels, linens etc. Buying your own groceries and cooking for yourself is fun because of all the great food available at the markets in Barcelona, and eating out is great too. Tapas! Yum. I can't remember the name of the rental agency we used but ...

Preparation for few days in Barcelona

Posted by luke_1989

i am going to visit Barcelona during GSMA congress 16-19 February 2009. what should I see in Barcelona? I am especially interested in bars, massage etc Best wishes, ab Bars, massage etc? Am I being a bit too suspicious assuming this is ...

Preparation for few days in Barcelona

Posted by wakingdream

Hey ab. You're going to have a great time. Barcelona is a great city! I always check out . . on Tripadvisor is a good site to check to. It's complete with reviews. If you take a walk down Las Ramblas, which is a happening pedestrian ...

Preparation for few days in Barcelona

Posted by maysun

i am going to visit Barcelona during GSMA congress 16-19 February 2009. what should I see in Barcelona? I am especially interested in bars, massage etc Best wishes, ab Bars, massage etc? Am I being a bit too suspicious assuming this is about ...

Preparation for few days in Barcelona

Posted by ab24116

i am going to visit Barcelona during GSMA congress 16-19 February 2009. what should I see in Barcelona? I am especially interested in bars, massage etc Best wishes, ab

TravelPod Local Expert for Spain

Posted by jordipons11

Hi! I think the best choice in Barcelona is to stay in a appartment. Cheaper and more comfortable. There are lots and everywhere. If you need more information I can help you, about accomodation or any other things. I am from Barcelona. Jordi

If you want to know what's going on in Barcelona

Posted by bcnsamuel

... but now I have realised how good they are for knowing what's going on in cities all over the world. Since I am in Barcelona now this is the one I check out everyday to see what there is to do today: www.barcelonablog.wordpress.com Anyone has some ...

Jobs

Posted by starlagurl

... it would be hard to get a job after you are done as an Au Pair, just apply for a visa and see what happens! I've never been to Barcelona, but here are some great blogs about that city. I have heard that you should try this warm chocolate pudding ...

Looking for a good Hotel in Spain?

Posted by lifestylebcn

... . Does anyone have any idea that can help me out? Your any suggestion will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Hi!! is a good website to look You ll find hotels in all price ranges! Good luck! Lifestyle Barcelona[/url]

Travelling through Spain

Posted by mmbcross

... (we have return flight from Malaga, where we would return the car). We have two weeks to go around and travel. So far we have decided to visit: Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seviglia, Cadiz (where we would stay a few days for sunshine), Malaga. Could ...

Barcelona: Love it or hate it?

Posted by claireluton2010

I think Barcelona's a great city; very vibrant with nice places to eat and go out. Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy it but maybe if you visited at a different time of year, you may enjoy it more then. If not, hopefully a different part of Spain might ...

road trip UK to Torrevieja

Posted by sianeth

I've driven through Catalonia - the inland roads from Perpignan to Barcelona are beautiful, they run straight through the Pyrenees. I would definitely drive the Costa Brava coast from Figueres down to Barca - thats the most beautiful part of Spain that ...

road trip UK to Torrevieja

Posted by sugarcult

Hi, my boyfriend and I am driving from the UK to Torrevieja and would love to take in the scenic route including Toledo, Barcelona and some coast, can anyone suggest a good scenic route as I would love to see the Real Spain as I am used to just seeing ...

Granada, Valencia, Tarragona and Barcelona

Posted by maysun

... I'll be on my own travelling through Spain, starting off in Malaga for 2,5 weeks, then Granada for 6 days, and then probably along the coastline towards Barcelona. The thing is these cities are unknown to me. Now my ex profesor lives in Málaga and he ...

traveling to Spain with children

Posted by kitkatgo

Great questions! I'm afraid I have no answers for you, but I look forward to hearing what advice others might give you. We are travelling with our 12 and 8 year olds to Spain (Barcelona & up through the north part) in November.

TravelPod Local Expert for Spain

Posted by lindsey-canada

Thank you for your reply! I read your review! I am definetly going to be spending some time in Barcelona, that is for sure I am just wondering also what other places are a must see in Spain for my weekends off! Or even in Portugal!! ...

Travelling through Spain

Posted by apartment

... (we have return flight from Malaga, where we would return the car). We have two weeks to go around and travel. So far we have decided to visit: Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seviglia, Cadiz (where we would stay a few days for sunshine), Malaga. Could ...

Travelling through Spain

Posted by desdemone

... (we have return flight from Malaga, where we would return the car). We have two weeks to go around and travel. So far we have decided to visit: Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seviglia, Cadiz (where we would stay a few days for sunshine), Malaga. Could ...

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