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Going out in Barcelona for under 20€

Mónica Boixeda Barcelonian, Nightlife in Barcelona, Only-Be

Barcelona is getting more and more expensive, especially for locals, and it´s also more expensive to go out because, let´s not kid ourselves, dinner, drinks, club entry and taxi home is quite a spend. If it carries on like this, we will need to save all year long to celebrate New Year´s Eve! So that this doesn´t happen, we´ve found a route to go out partying in Barcelona for less than 20€. My friends, let the party continue: Instead of going out for dinner at a restaurant, you can go to one of those bars that offer beers for 1€ and tapas for 1€ or 2€. This way, for five euros you can drink and eat. Take note: Can Eusebio, Vilà i Vilà, 84. Beers and patatas bravas for one euro, and the rest of tapas for less than 5€ each. La Milagrossa, Torrent de les Flors, 94: This small bar managed by an Argentine specalizes in pasties and breaded steak, which are delicious. It has beer for 1€ and, also, if you want to have dinner, they offer combos for two pasties and a drink for less than 5€. La Gata Mala, Rabassa, 37. This narrow bar (which is always full) is run brilliantly by two lovely girls. 1.50€ for the beer and a free tapa. The good thing is that every tapa is better than the previous one: they start with a piece of bread with cheese, the second one will be Spanish omelette and the third one will be steak. Bar Atrapatapa, Compte d´Urgell 77 not only serve the free tapa with your drink... read more

The houseboats in Amsterdam

Mónica Boixeda Amsterdammer, Only-Be, Practical Guide to Amsterdam

Like any city that has developed on the seafront, the capital of the Netherlands emerged from a small fishing village. Founded in the twelfth century, Amsterdam is located between the IJ bay and the Amstel River. Of the clean water from the Amstel river they produce their beer. Tourism is also very young, becoming one of the most lively cities in Europe. Today it is the country´s largest city and a major financial and cultural international center . Apparently the first to live in these makeshift houses were the hippies, due to the housing shortage after World War II. It also helped the Dutch fleets modernization that took place in those years, leaving large amounts of available cargo ships for use in this curious form of housing in the Amsterdam canals. Usually traditional houses are more expensive than this type of housing, but these houseboats carry more expenses. Every so often they must be transferred to the shipyard to be completely revised, which can last about a week, a perfect time to go on vacation. In addition to maintenance, this property must pay a floating excise duty, insurance and rent for boat parking. Currently, if you wanted to buy a boat, there is no more space to park, Amsterdam canals are completely saturated. But you can always buy an already established one. Along the canals of Amsterdam are some of the best and most expensive houseboats you can find in Europe. Prices have surged by a shortage of mooring spaces. There are currently more than 3,000 boats, characterizing Amsterdam for its canals and curious houseboats . Like other cities in... read more

Porto, a city with special charm

Mónica Boixeda Only-Be, Portuense, Practical Guide - Porto

Porto is the second biggest city in Portugal, located in the north of the country and by the estuary of the Douro river, by the Atlantic Ocean. It also carries the same name as port wine, which originates from this region. The city centre has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, due to the beauty of its art deco architecture and the history of its buildings, which turn them into a place where it seems that time stands still. Its likeness to a British city and that feeling of a port city is so attractive that very little is required in order to enjoy your stay in Porto. One must say that everything is historical in this city, but it complements itself with delicious food, great wine and the kindness of its people. The Ribeira district The Ribeira district, as its name indicates, is located in the riverside of the Douro and around the square with the same name. It´s a beautiful area with its multi-coloured buildings that contrast with the river waters. You can go on an interesting tour around its steeped streets and find beautiful little cafés with tables outside. Clérigos Tower Torre dos Clérigos is located in the top part of the city, on the ´hill of the hanged´, and it receives this name because that´s where the people who were tried and hanged used to be buried. It´s a tower that rises 250ft into the air and that was built in 1763. It´s considered one of the most important landmarks in the city and it´s therefore one of the most visited ones. ... read more