I grew up in Barcelona and live in the US. I'd love to go home, but tourism is making life unbearable for locals.

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• I really enjoyed growing up in Barcelona but moved away 10 years ago.
• I'd love to return to my home city, but the cost of living and many tourists make it difficult.
• There have been signs of change, but I still feel Barcelona prioritizes visitors over residents.

I loved growing up in Barcelona.

There's nothing like the shimmering Mediterranean Sea at the foot of the Collserola mountain range...