While building the site over the summer, I’ve gone on a few holidays for some much needed sun and fun. I quite like city breaks and eating out in restaurants but depending on the city, it can be quite hard to find somewhere decent to eat, namely ‘cos a) all the places near the tourist traps are poor quality and over-priced, b) ‘local’ places can seem intimidating if you’re not up-to-speed on the local language and c) the sheer size of a city like Barcelona makes it harder to find the true gems. So, here’s a few tips I’ve come across while in Barcelona and Lisbon, derived from recommendations from locals as well as friends.

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