Archive - The 'B' Word

The story of La Festa Major de Gràcia

Streets that transport you to other worlds, Catalan traditions and local musicians

Aug 20 •

July 2025

One thousand years of Montserrat

The anniversary year of the monastery on Catalonia's holy mountain

Jul 25 •

May 2025

La Model - the past, present and future of Barcelona's historic prison

Now is the time to visit before it changes forever

May 31 •

Spain's blackout in numbers

Some surprising figures from Monday's power cut

May 2 •

April 2025

New changes for Barcelona

More green space and water monuments

Apr 25 •

Barcelona's forgotten beach barrio

Uncovering Somorrostro

Apr 11 •

March 2025

A bird's eye view of Barcelona

Soar into the world of the city's parrots and parakeets

Mar 14 •

February 2025

I've written a new Barcelona guidebook

There's a new Lonely Planet Barcelona on bookshelves now.

Feb 28 •

The legend of Barcelona's first patron saint

Happy Valentine’s Day to all who celebrate and Happy Friday to all those who don’t!

Feb 14 •

January 2025

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