Get your flamenco gear ready for the festive and colourful vibe of Feria de Abril de Catalunya
Spring in Barcelona marks the start of the 2013 edition of the Feria de Abril de Catalunya or in English the April Fair of Catalonia, Barcelona’s very own interpretation of Seville’s famous
Oriol Balaguer’s amazing Easter Egg creations: “My priority is flavour and deliciousness”
Delicious aromas, contrasting textures, creative sophistication and an amazing visual impact best describe Barcelona based pastry chef and chocolatier Oriol Balaguer’s Easter egg creations. Throughout our history, at the time of Easter,
It’s that time of the year again in Catalunya, it’s calçot season “the eating of the spring onion”
It’s that time of the year again when the charcoal grills are lit and the calçots are roasted over an open fire until the outer layer is black. It’s signifies another year
The power of the incredible and absurd in the museum of Ideas and Inventions MIBA
Ever heard of a museum of Ideas and Inventions? It does exist, not in some futuristic designed structure, but in a renovated building in one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city
Graphic master A.M. Cassandre and a rare Barcelona poster
Always interesting to find something about Barcelona. Below is the exceptionally rare Spanish version of the poster A.M. Cassandre created for the Sools hat company. There are only 3 copies known of
The unique cultural universe of Avinguda del Parallel, 1894-1939
You can’t image it nowadays, but the somewhat lame Avinguda del Parallel once buzzed with excitement. With the aim to rescue the unique cultural universe that shook Barcelona’s polite society in the
The best way to go: public transport in Barcelona
Barcelona is a huge city, but the modern and very extensive public transport system gets you almost anywhere. The metro, buses and trains are all part of the same Barcelona public transport system
An oasis under the shadow of the water tower: Eixample Beach
Every once and awhile you stumble upon something hidden and Platja de l’Eixample or Eixample Beach was one of those discoveries. The cheery sound of excited children coming out of a long
Catalan street parties and lot’s of fun in Festa Major de Gràcia
It is one of the most eye catching festivals in Barcelona the annual Festa Major de Gràcia. From August 15th through August 21st, the streets of Barcelona’s usually quiet, bohemian Gràcia district
Something magical happens at dusk in Gaudi’s Casa Batlló
When sunset breathes its last breath we all look for the perfect location to swing the night away sipping at some sweet or savory concoction we call cocktail while treating the ears
