*POST UPDATED OCTOBER 2026
Barcelona. My sister’s favourite place in Europe. A city in which I’d only spent a few fatigued days after finishing the Camino many years ago, and somewhere my mother had never visited. We allotted four days, just long enough to wander around aimlessly & fall for the city’s charms. We booked seats beside each other on the airplane & a triple room in a fancy hotel. Our plan was simple – to indulge, while also having quality time. We filled our weekend to the brim with food, drinks, napping, more food, coffee, & an unbelievable amount of laughter.
After the jump there are heaps of recommendations on everything I think you’d enjoy in the city.
Happy travelling!
where to stay
Petit Palace Boqueria Garden Barcelona // thinking back on it now, we must have gotten very lucky with our hotel booking. 30 seconds walk off La Rambla, this is one of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed at in my whole life. The house scent – which you can actually buy a bottle of – set us at ease from the moment we set foot in the building, which is gorgeous. Great room, lovely staff, fantastic location, & an outdoor bar housed in an old courtyard. We of course sampled many a cocktail there, obviously. Address: Carrer de la Boqueria, 10, 08002 Barcelona