Christmas decorations in cities around the world [photo challenge]
The Christmas period is approaching fast and we also, at Hitch-Hiker’s Handbook, have started to feel this lovely festive atmosphere. To put you in the merry mood as well, we’ve decided to create...
View ArticleEaster Processions in Spain [photo gallery]
Spain is an interesting place to find yourself during the Holy Week that precedes Easter (Semana Santa). The weather is usually glorious (which not always can be said about the rest of Europe) and...
View ArticleFamous Gaudí house Casa Batlló open to visitors for free
This beautiful fairy-tale house is Gaudí’s masterpiece and it’s considered one of his most emblematic works. The house was originally built between 1875 and 1877 by one of Gaudí’s teachers, Emilio...
View ArticleCastell (human tower) performance in Barcelona, Spain
If you have ever been to Catalonia, you probably know that Catalan people are very proud of their cultural heritage and that’s not without reason. Along with other unique cultural traditions, festivals...
View ArticleSpain’s Absolute Musts
Most Beautiful Nature Spot Spain is so beautiful that choosing only one “most beautiful” spot was a hard task. We are mountain lovers, so for us it would have to be Picos de Europa, a jaw-dropping...
View ArticleSagrada Familia in Barcelona open to visitors for FREE
Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, commonly known as the Sagrada Familia, is the icon of Barcelona and one of Gaudí’s masterpieces. It’s so unique on a world scale that it has been...
View ArticleOver 150 buildings in Barcelona open to the public this weekend! – 48h Open...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand on top of the famous Arc de Triomf or visit the chambers of Barcelona Town Hall? Now you have the chance to do it during the 48h Open House event!...
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