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Our first and most explored destination is Barcelona. We’ve spent over a month in this welcoming, sunny city and we have travel tips!

So hop on the journey! We have insights about winter in the city, street food, visiting museums and amazing attractions on a low budget, sightseeing, photography and much more.

Ready for palm trees and tapas by the sea? Make your getaway to Barcelona more affordable by following our tips.

Have you heard? You can see most museums for free!

Barcelona, Iberia, Spain

Vegan in Barcelona: best eats in El Raval

February 21, 2019

Although tasty and diverse, Spanish cuisine is not the most vegan-friendly. Having spent more than one month in Barcelona, we have tried many vegetarian and vegan-friendly places, and we’d love to share some of the best ones with you. Whether you are vegetarian or vegan in Barcelona, you will surely find something delicious at any of these places. Here’s what we enjoyed most…

Boqueria Market - vegan in Barcelona - Journeyplane.com
Boqueria Market

No.1: Vegetalia

We’ve noticed this place when we first arrived, next to our Airbnb, in El Raval. After reading some good reviews, we decided to check it out. We later found out that there is more than one Vegetalia restaurant in Barcelona.

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Barcelona, Iberia, Spain

Montjuic Castle: Barcelona from above

February 13, 2019

Ready to get the perfect panoramic shot of Barcelona? This is the first post of our #barcelonafromabove series. We’ll show you the best places where you can see and capture Barcelona from above! So get ready for a beautiful hike to Montjuic Castle, our first stop! Here’s all you need to know…

View of Barcelona from Montjuic Castle / journeyplane.com
View of Barcelona from Montjuic Castle

About Montjuic

Montjuic is the birthplace of the city of Barcelona. Today, it houses a variety of attractions, such as Palau Nacional (the National Art Museum of Catalunya), the Olympic Stadium, the Joan Miro Foundation (the Modern Art Museum), the Botanical Garden and finally, the Montjuic Castle.

View of Montjuic Magic Fountain and Palau Nacional / journeyplane.com
View of Montjuic Magic Fountain and Palau Nacional
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Barcelona, Iberia, Spain

Barcelona street food: the colorful Boqueria Market

February 3, 2019

Ready for a sunny getaway? If there’s one thing you can’t miss in Barcelona, it’s the colorful Boqueria Market! Barcelona street food looks and tastes amazing here! Vegan, vegetarian, meat lover, this market caters for all tastes! And to top it up, the colors are extremely photogenic!

Nuts and sweets / Boqueria Market
Nuts and sweets / Boqueria Market

How to get there

Boqueria Market or Mercat de la Boqueria is easily reachable from the Liceu (L3) metro stop. The vibrant food market is within easy reach from La Rambla, Plaça de Catalunya or nearby neighborhoods such as El Raval or the Gothic Quarter.

It is open everyday from 8AM to 8PM, except for Sundays, when it’s closed. You don’t need a ticket, just get inside and enjoy the colorful adventure!

Barcelona street food: what we tried

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Hidden gems of Barcelona: Labyrinth Park of Horta

February 1, 2019

Barcelona is quite a green city. It boasts many wonderful parks, and we can name a few – Ciutadella Park, Güell Park, Joan Miro Park and so on. But have you heard of the Labyrinth de Horta Park? Easily reachable by metro or bus, away from the crowded touristy places, Barcelona Labyrinth Park is the perfect destination for a day of relaxing in the sun!

Beautiful afternoon at Barcelona Labyrinth Park of Horta
Beautiful afternoon at Barcelona Labyrinth Park of Horta

Get lost in the labyrinth!

The history of the Barcelona Labyrinth Park of Horta goes back all the way to 1792 when an Italian engineer designed the gardens for the owner of the estate at the time, Joan Desvalls, the Marquis of Llupià and Alfarràs.

Barcelona Labyrinth Park of Horta A place steeped in history
A place steeped in history

In other words, even now, despite the passage of so many years, the place still looks deeply grounded in history and it’s quite the fairy tale scene.

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Barcelona, Iberia, Spain

Montserrat: Guided Tour vs Independent Travel

January 30, 2019

Ready for a day trip to the wonderful Montserrat? Torn between a guided tour and independent travel? We’ll help you decide in no time and we’ll provide all the information you need to get there and enjoy a beautiful day in the mountains!


First of all, let’s get this out of the way: what is Montserrat?

Montserrat is a mountain range situated about 30 km away from Barcelona, which is the home of the Montserrat Monastery. The rock formations on these mountains have quite a distinct look, and the trip to the Monastery offers some amazing views.

View of Montserrat Abbey and Mountain Rock Formations
View of Montserrat Abbey and Mountain Rock Formations

The Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey is the home of the famous Virgin of Montserrat statue, depicting the patron saint of Catalunya. There is an interesting story behind the discovery of this statue and the construction of the monastery. You can read more about it here.

How to get there? Montserrat Guided tour vs Independent Travel

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Barcelona for free: 10 best spots to see, no ticket needed

January 15, 2019
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Travelling on a low budget? Don’t get discouraged! Barcelona has many beautiful attractions that you can visit free of charge. If money is holding you back from visiting this wonderful city, get ready for the trip. We have explored and come up with a list of 10 amazing spots to see and to get a taste of Barcelona, no ticket needed.

So get ready for your getaway and let’s see how you can best explore the city:

1. Boqueria Market

This market is located right in the heart of Barcelona and it boasts a colorful selection of (tropical) fruit all year round. It’s a top photography spot! Fresh fruit and juice in all the different colors, freshly-caught fish and oysters, chilly peppers and spices, as well as restaurants that offer a variety of dishes: from local tapas rich in fish and sea-fruit, to vegetarian and vegan dishes (falafel, burritos etc.).

Fresh Fruit all year round at Boqueria Market Barcelona
Fresh Fruit all year round at Boqueria Market

This is also the perfect place to grab a bite to eat and a drink, if you are on a low budget. Here is a list of prices to give you an idea of how expensive food is:

  • Fresh juice 1-1.5 euros
  • Fresh fruit in plastic cup 1.5-2.5 euros
  • Chicken, cheese or spinach pie 3 euros
  • Meat or vegetarian burrito 4 euros
  • Calamari 5 euros
  • Vegan falafel 5 euros

Address: La Rambla, 89, 91, 08002 Barcelona, Spain ; closest metro stop : Liceu (L3).

2. The Gothic quarter

Take a walk through the picturesque Gothic quarter, where you can find hidden gems on the narrow streets of Barcelona. This neighborhood is known for its creative, artsy shops and ateliers, and it’s the home of Barcelona Cathedral.

Vintage market near Barcelona Cathedral, Gothic Quarter
Vintage market near Barcelona Cathedral
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Barcelona, Iberia, Spain

Is it worth visiting Sagrada Familia? Inside Gaudi’s masterpiece

January 9, 2019
Sagrada Familia

Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia is undoubtedly an astonishing work of art. There is so much beauty and meaning behind every element of this cathedral! But is it really worth visiting the inside of Sagrada Familia?

We are about to show you something you cannot miss!

Inside of Sagrada Familia and its magic lights
Inside Sagrada Familia

Today we explored the cathedral and its wonderful journey towards completion.

So we’ll give you some insights on how to plan and prepare for your visit. And we’ll let the beauty of Gaudi’s design convince you that it’s so worth it!

Preparing for your visit

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Barcelona, Iberia, Spain

Winter in Barcelona – Warm enough for a swim?

December 31, 2018
Park Guell Barcelona, in December

We have decided to be brave and book an entire month in Barcelona for our honeymoon this winter. It’s been almost two weeks since we are here and we do not regret our decision at all!

Orange Tree on Montjuic, in December
What winter looks like in Barcelona / Montjuïc Castle

Let us give you some tips on how to prepare for your trip and to enjoy Barcelona in wintertime.

1.It’s not exactly beach weather, so bring warm clothes

The average temperature during the day is about 15 degrees Celsius, as you might have already read somewhere. What does this mean?

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