Where did you spend your time?
I spent most of my time in Barceloneta. I really like that area. I hate to compare it to things because it is truly incomparable, but I think I really loved it in part because it reminds me of both the Marais in Paris and the East Village in New York. It's right by the beach, it's cramped, and it's homey. We hung out at these places called chiringuitos, which are little bars on the beach in little huts. Barcelona has the beach, it has its family neighborhoods, it has its historical and fantastic architecture, its fashion and hipster sections, and, above all, Spaniards and their love for everything. It is a city that is so many centuries old, with extraordinary architecture, history, and works of art around almost every corner. My whole take from the city was the chill-out pace. If you try and rush something, it will take you twice as long. Basically, live life now.

What did you do during the day?
If you have only one day, just get lost. It's the best way to discover any city. But if you have to go somewhere, Fundació Miró es la bomba. Or, anything that [Antoni] Gaudí built.

You could definitely get lost in Gaudí's wild and inventive architecture, which has become synonymous with Barcelona. What were your favorites?