As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we are struck by the terrible realisation the time to shed our coats and swap our trousers for shorts and generous jumpers for tiny t-shirts is...
Leisure and Culture
Hidden architectural gem in Barcelona
From its outside, the general library at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona looks just like any of the other buildings making up the university’s centrally located campus. But just like a...
See Barcelona from a different perspective
Tired of walking around? There are other, more exciting ways to discover the wonders the city has to offer. Here are a few of them. Segways Jump onto a Segway and get ready to discover the city with...
Barcelona Beaches and Beach Lingo
Barcelona is a gorgeous city, blessed with a beautiful landscape that includes both mountains and beaches. With a climate that is mostly sunny all year round, Barcelona’s beaches invite locals and...
English Language Books in Barcelona
Living in a foreign country, absorbing the local culture, and communicating in a foreign language are some of the great joys of being abroad. A lot of the English-speakers who come to Barcelona...
Scariest places in Barcelona – Part II
Carrer Francisco Giner People say that in the year of 1935 one particular building in Carrer Francisco Giner was the site of a number of paranormal events, all taking place during the same week...
Explore culture and nature with Obra Social “la Caixa”
CaixaForum Located in a building designed by famous Catalan architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch, where a textile factory used to exist, CaixaForum is one of the most important cultural centers in the...
The Labyrinth Park
Living in a big city can be overwhelming in the best, and at times, worst sense, and sometimes you might just want to escape and get lost. Maybe low funds are keeping you from planning a trip, but...
A Skater’s Guide to Barcelona’s Best Routes – Part 1
Whether you’ve just got your first skateboard, or you’ve been skating since the Gang Starr days, It’s crucial for a skater to know what routes to take when cruising from one site to the...
Scariest places in Barcelona
Gran Teatre del Liceu One of the most important theatres in Barcelona, Gran Teatre del Liceu has a history marked by tragedy. It is said that the site the theatre occupies today was commonly used...
