Working through which Barcelona pass to buy can feel like a small project in itself. There are four serious options, all covering different attractions, with different validity periods and different pricing structures, and the wrong pass for your trip can easily cost more than buying individual tickets. We’ve personally used the Barcelona Card, the Go City Barcelona Pass, and the Articket across multiple trips to Barcelona since 2015. On trips where we didn’t use a pass, we bought tickets individually and compared. This guide walks through all four main passes with current April 2026 pricing, what each covers, and which tends to suit which kind of visitor. One note before we start. The Sagrada Família’s central tower was structurally completed in February 2026, and the basilica is now the world’s tallest church. An inauguration ceremony is scheduled for June 10, 2026, marking the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death. Barcelona is… Read the rest
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The Belmond British Pullman Train: Info, Tips, & Lots of Photos
The Belmond British Pullman is the sister train of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and is made up of a collection of historic Pullman carriages. Based at Victoria Station in London, the train makes regular luxury day trips and short journeys within England. A journey aboard the gleaming umber and cream carriages of the British Pullman is designed to take you back in time to the glamorous age of luxury train travel. The historical carriages date from the 1920’s to 1950’s and include wonderful art deco marquetry, art nouveau lamps, polished brass fittings, mosaic floors, and plush upholstery. Journeys aboard the train may include brunch, afternoon tea, a murder mystery lunch, and/or musical entertainment. Guests enjoy a meal while they watch the scenery pass by and some journeys include stops at historic cities such as Bath or Canterbury. Although many of the guests are British people celebrating a special day out, it is… Read the rest