Notes From Barcelona: Bar Kasparo
After a long delayed flight, a coach trip from Girona and trudging around trying to find the hotel, there was only one place I wanted to be… Bar Kasparo. An institution of Upper Raval, Bar Kasparo is...
View ArticleBarcelona Shopping: Suspect
Whenever the main streets in the Barri Gotic get a little bit hectic, I love just slipping off into the cool, dark Passatge del Crédit, a beautiful old arcade full of art shops, cafes and a posh pintxo...
View ArticleChérie City Guide To: Barcelona
Barcelona is one of Spain’s most vibrant, exciting and constantly evolving cities. There are always plenty of new things to see and do, alongside traditional establishments that have endured...
View ArticleEyescream and Friends, Barcelona
Eyescream and Friends in Barcelona is one of the coolest ice cream parlours that I’ve ever seen. Nestled on the Paseo Joan de Borbo – the main street leading down to the Barceloneta beach – Eyescream...
View ArticleTapas at Ocaña, Barcelona
Ocaña is a stylish spot on Barcelona’s popular Plaça Reial that stands out from the copious bars and restaurants for its opulent design and cool branding. The multi-purpose venue is a tribute to daring...
View ArticleHotel Arts Barcelona
Hotel Arts has been on my travel wish list since I first visited Barcelona many years ago. It’s one of the most prominent contemporary luxury hotels in the city, soaring above the Barceloneta beach...
View ArticleBlanc, Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
Blanc Brasserie & Gastrobar at Mandarin Oriental Barcelona has to be one of the city’s prettiest restaurants. It was the dreamy design that drew me to the casual all-day restaurant, but also its...
View ArticleSALT at W Barcelona
W Barcelona is one of the city’s most striking contemporary luxury hotels, towering over the Barceloneta beach. Designed by Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill, the shimmering glass and metal structure...
View ArticleTop 5 Travels of 2014
2014 feels like it has flown by, but luckily it’s been filled with some unforgettable travel experiences, from European city breaks to a long, relaxing cruise in the Caribbean. Here are some of my...
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