The Glad You Liked Journal
Guides on experience gifts, backed by research we link to in every article.
English · 3 minThe best Christmas experience gifts in Barcelona, 2026Christmas experience gifts in Barcelona by budget, from €30: a food quiz, a vermouth workshop, a paella class, a mosaic workshop, a murder-mystery dinner.English · 4 minThe best Secret Santa apps and generators, 2026Six Secret Santa apps and name generators compared on 8 criteria: free draw, exclusions, sign-up, wish lists, app, reminders and languages. Sep 2026.Español · 3 minLos mejores regalos de experiencias en Barcelona para Navidad, 2026Regalos originales de Navidad en Barcelona por presupuesto, desde 30 €: quiz gastronómico, taller de vermut, clase de paella, mosaico y cena con misterio.Español · 4 minLas mejores apps y webs para el amigo invisible, 2026Seis apps y webs de amigo invisible comparadas en 8 criterios: sorteo gratis, exclusiones, registro, deseos, app, avisos e idiomas. Septiembre 2026.Català · 3 minEls millors regals d’experiències a Barcelona per Nadal, 2026Regals originals de Nadal a Barcelona per pressupost, des de 30 €: quiz gastronòmic, taller de vermut, classe de paella, mosaic i sopar amb misteri.Català · 4 minLes millors apps i webs per a l’amic invisible, 2026Sis apps i webs d’amic invisible comparades en 8 criteris: sorteig gratis, exclusions, registre, desitjos, app, avisos i idiomes. Setembre 2026.English · 3 minWhy experience gifts are growingMore people now choose a class, a tasting or a day out over objects. Here is why the shift is happening and what the research actually says.English · 3 minWhy experience gifts beat objectsTwo decades of psychology show experience gifts create more happiness and closer relationships than objects. The key studies, in plain words.English · 3 minSecret Santa with experience gifts: a simple guideHow to run a Secret Santa with classes, tastings and handmade pieces instead of objects. Practical steps for families, friends and work teams.English · 3 minWhy surprise experiences make better giftsWaiting for an experience brings more pleasure than waiting for an object, and a little mystery makes it last. How to give a surprise that works.Español · 3 minAmigo invisible con experiencias: cómo organizarloGuía práctica para un amigo invisible con clases, catas y piezas hechas a mano. En familia, con amigos y en la empresa, sin regalos que acaban en un cajón.