It’s no secret that Barcelona has been making headlines across the globe these past few weeks. If you’re planning a trip to Barcelona soon, the images you see on the news might seem confusing at best and downright scary at worst. But fear not—we can assure you that Barcelona is—and always has been—a safe place […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Catalan Sparkling Wine
This blog post was originally posted on February 10, 2016, and was updated on September 19, 2016. Love a glass of bubbly? Cava, the wonderful Catalan sparkling wine, is a staple of the local gastronomy and culture. As a sparkling wine, cava has long taken a backseat to French champagne. It’s even been incorrectly referred to as […]
10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Barcelona
Heading to Barcelona? Arm yourself with information! Whether you’re coming for business or pleasure, read up on ten essential things to know before traveling to Barcelona. Barcelona is the Capital of Catalonia The first thing to know before traveling to Barcelona is that it’s the capital of Catalonia, one of Spain’s 17 different autonomous communities. […]