Nothing is art if it does not come from nature. – Antoni Gaudí Planning a trip to Barcelona with your family? We propose to enjoy all cultural options searching a fun way for our kids to discover them with the whole family together. Gaudí’s monuments are perfect for this. Gaudí loved nature… Read More
I always wanted to feel like a tourist in my own city for one day, and I thought that joining a walking tour would be a great idea. Plus, I had never visited the Picasso Museum (shame on me!) and the Gothic Quarter is one of my favourite places of the city. So, there I… Read More
Barcelona is probably one of the best cities to visit in the world. It has a wide range of culture, activities, gastronomy and the weather is great. But, do you want to make the most of your visit to Barcelona? Tell your family and friends that you’ve done «much more»? – – – Take a day… Read More
Barcelona by night can be as interesting as by day. So after a busy morning visiting the Sagrada Familia or the Picasso Museum, save some energy and pick one of the 5 proposals we offer you. But remember that when we Barcelonian’s talk about night we really mean night. Bars & restaurants are busiest around 10pm… Read More
Get the most of Barcelona in one day with only five steps Barcelona’s pleasant weather makes it suitable to visit the city throughout the year. Here are some suggestions to make your stay unforgettable. 1. Start the day with Picasso and the hidden treasures of the Gothic Quarter Follow the footsteps of Pablo Picasso in Barcelona. Travel… Read More
A customer sent us a letter after her vacation in Barcelona. We want to share it with you: To the team of BGB – I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how we enjoyed our time in Barcelona and the tours arranged by Barcelona Guide Bureau (BGB). When I was… Read More
Have you ever experienced the feeling of arriving home with the last acquisition for your house? When I bought my new crockery I laid it all out on the table. Looking at these modern white plates I thought about my old mismatched ones. What should I do with them? In Greece they smash plates to… Read More
Modernisme is a cultural movement that started in Europe in the nineteenth century. In other countries it was known as Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Stile Floreale, etc. It was based in nature, curved lines and asymmetry, created as a reaction to bourgeois conservatism. Catalan Modernisme was also a political and cultural movement that sought to transform… Read More
Codorníu is a Catalan company that has been producing wine since the 16th century. Founded in 1551 it is the oldest family company in Spain and one of the 20 world’s oldest companies. The first company in Spain to make Cava was Codorníu in 1872. Cava is made following the “Méthode Champenoise”: it is sparkling… Read More
Castells – Human Towers Castells (castles) are the towers that the Castellers build in town squares using their own bodies. All kind of people take part in a Castell, regardless of age or size. Castellers form colles, which are associations of people who train and prepare the castells together. Each Castell is made up… Read More
