… I left my heart in Barcelona

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Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it?
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I’ve never participated in this “Daily Writing Prompt” before, but today’s topic caught my eye and the creative juices started to flow!
So let’s see…
– Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it?
Well, for me it’s definitely Barcelona.

Where do I even begin this story? It was February 2018 – I was in England and in a desperate need of some faraway place and a recharge. I remember searching the Skyscanner deals: from Manchester – to Anywhere, yeah this was my criteria… Anywhere. That’s how I took a veeery spontaneous trip to Barcelona.
From the moment I set foot in this vibrant place, I felt an undeniable connection. The sun was shining, and the city was buzzing with life – a bit different than the winters in England.
As I wandered through the charming streets and spent lazy afternoons soaking up the sun and watching the waves crash against the shore, I felt a sense of joy that I hadn’t experienced in ages.
I’ve visited many countries before, and other cities in Spain too, but only here I felt like hahhh, this is something different… I could actually live here. Barcelona was more than a city – it felt like a home. The blend of culture, history, and that laid-back Mediterranean vibe made it easy to fall head over heels.
It captured my heart and left me longing for more. 

After this first visit, I couldn’t help but keep coming back, making a trip every year. It was like I was in a long-distance relationship with Barcelona, and I knew deep down that I wanted more and more.
Finally, in March 2024 I made the leap that changed everything: I moved to Barcelona, and let me tell you, it has been the best decision of my life! It’s been nearly 10 months since I’ve settled here, and every single day feels like a dream come true. 
So, if you’re considering a big change or a new adventure, just go for it! You never know what amazing experiences await you.
Cheers to new beginnings!✨

See you at the next one,

Noémi

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78 thoughts on “… I left my heart in Barcelona”

  17. We’re moving as well but not as far as you did. Congrats on your blog reading accomplishment. I note some similarity between your travel postings and mine. You might check out mine as a way of evaluating yours.Happy Holidays.

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  35. Dear Noemi,
    It’s unfortunate I didn’t read your response to my comparison of you with Naomi Campbell last month.
    They are such great eye 👁️ openers, your posts. This one too.
    You have a pioneer thinking process.

    I express my heartfelt gratitude for your liking of my post on Stage 🥰❤️💓♥️🌿🌼💕

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  36. Hi Noemi
    We like Barcelona as well, but the most beautiful cities are Stockholm and Copenhagen for us. We like Montreal as well, where we lived for many years. Now we live near Norwich on the coast. Norwich is a fine city, too.
    All the best
    The Fab Four of Cley
    🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  42. I’ve heard so many great things about Barcelona and your story definitely adds to the mix. Thank you for vividly sharing what drew you to the city…you had me at the crashing waves and proximity to the beach. Growing up in Southern California as a little beach bum, I know my heart and soul belong closer to the waves.

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  43. Dear 
They are such great eye 👁️ openers, your posts. This one too.
You have a pioneer thinking process.
I express my heartfelt gratitude for your liking of my post on Wai 
🥰❤️💓♥️🌿🌼

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  48. I went for an office trip to Madrid and over the weekend hopped to Barcelona….. The monuments and places are good and the Barcelona beach at first felt like any other European beach ….but then ….. Spending more time at the beach made me love it …… The breeze and sounds and it’s sand has something special…… I never enjoyed and relaxed so much at any beach before . Inspite of being so much populated, I got my own spot to lay down and glaze the sky….. Hope to come back soon there ❣️

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