An Insider’s Guide to Barcelona Tapas by Neighborhood
Learn where to find the city’s best tapas in every neighborhood, recommended by Barcelona Food Experience. Barcelona neighborhoods (barrios) seem to have personalities of their own. And while they each take on a slightly different vibe, visitors can expect to…
8 Awesome Weekend Trips from Barcelona in Under 2 Hours
Mountains, beaches, history & nature make weekend trips from Barcelona limitless. According to local travel authorities, holiday-goers should plan to spend their summer months much closer to home by taking road trips versus jet setting to a faraway place. And…
Our Favorite Homeschooling Resources from Abroad
Mom, wife, writer, sushi lover, home decor enthusiast – there’s a lot of titles I’d refer to myself as. But teacher?! Maybe tying shoes, potty training and singing nursery rhymes to my kids. But math, science, history? Nope! I prefer…
An Open Letter to My Husband After 7 Weeks of Lockdown
What I’ve learned about myself, my husband and the strength of our marriage during the pandemic lockdown in Spain. To My Husband – The other day while standing at the sink washing what seemed like the thousandth dish, I started…
What It’s Like Living Abroad During a Global Pandemic
No matter what corner of the planet you’re on, the global pandemic has been the focus of all nations. Businesses have shut their doors, many people have lost their jobs. And sadly, thousands have lost their lives. It’s a scary,…
Hair Care Secrets from Spain Discovered
Learn the secrets to achieving gorgeous locks from an envious expat living in Spain. If there is one thing about my beauty regimen that I’ve been trying to understand since moving to Spain it’s the secret to hair care! I…
An American Expat in Spain
Truth be told, I agreed to move to Spain and become an American expat having never been here before. No pressure at all, right!? It was during a time when we were done having kids but weren’t ready to completely settle…
9 Vintage Furniture Stores in Barcelona
If you’re in Barcelona and wondering where to find unique history-rich furniture that doesn’t come from IKEA stores, read on. One of my favorite passions from back in the states was restoring and painting vintage or second hand furniture. I…
My Favorite Apps for Tourists and Expats in Barcelona
How in the world would we survive these days without the convenience of technology? Things that seemed virtually impossible 20 years ago are now a finger swipe away. I’ll admit, sometimes I think about the fact that our family has…
