Barcelona, Spain: Beautiful… But Different Than Expected

Barcelona, Spain surprised us in ways we never expected. In just 5 days we experienced iconic sights, incredible architecture, higher prices than anticipated… and a shocking incident that changed how we felt about the city. In this video we share what Barcelona was REALLY like, including our first impressions, favorite experiences, costs, whether we could see ourselves returning for a longer stay, and the moment my cousin was robbed in broad daylight. Hi! We’re Retired Rick and Daphne from Retired Nomad Adventures. We sold everything to travel the world full time, spending about a month in each destination to see what everyday life is really like. Barcelona was different for us because we only had 5 days and family joined us, so we packed our usual 4 videos into one. In this video we cover: • Our Gothic Quarter Airbnb and whether we’d stay there again • Traveling from Valencia to Barcelona by fast train • Food prices, restaurant costs and grocery shopping • Uber vs taxi vs Free Now in Barcelona • Must see spots including: ◦ Gothic Quarter ◦ Park Güell ◦ Sagrada Família ◦ Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar ◦ National Art Museum ◦ Gaudí architecture and tours • The day my cousin was robbed in Barcelona and our experience afterward • Our honest thoughts after 5 intense days • A full breakdown of what Barcelona REALLY cost us Barcelona is beautiful, energetic and filled with world famous sights. But after everything we experienced, would we return for a longer stay? We also share: ✓ Our favorite walking tour in Barcelona ✓ The breakfast spot we kept returning to ✓ Why we preferred one ride app over Uber ✓ Hidden costs visitors should know before booking And at the end, we reveal whether Barcelona was worth the cost… and whether we’d come back. If you enjoy honest travel costs, retirement travel, slow travel, and real experiences abroad, subscribe and follow along as we continue exploring the world one city at a time. Want to brighten our day with a coffee, wine, or carrot cake? ☕🍷🍰 Support us here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RetiredR... Link to Accommaditons: https://www.booking.com/Share-ksiKEJv Thanks for following along on our Retired Nomad Adventures! #Barcelona #BarcelonaSpain #SpainTravel #BarcelonaTravel #TravelSpain #RetirementTravel #SlowTravel #TravelCouple #FullTimeTravel #EuropeanTravel #SpainBudget #BarcelonaTips