Shopping Portal d’Angel
After crossing the eastern side of Plaça Catalunya continuing to head seaward but not down Las Ramblas but to the left on Portal d’Angel from a distance all that appears is a sea of people ebbing and...
View ArticleThe Glamour of Paseo de Gracia
Every top major city across the world that has gained global recognition either for its arts & cultural scene or advances in business and technology has one thing in common— an avenue or a...
View ArticleH&M in BCN- fast fashion for a bargain price
With over 2,000 stores spread out across 37 countries H&M has come far from its early beginnings in Sweden when Erling Presson combined his Hennes clothing store for women with the left over...
View ArticleSongs of Spring: Primavera Sound 2011
During my teens and throughout my twenties I never gave much thought to camping out at one of those multiple-day music festivals. I had plenty of friends that went to Reggae on the River on the Russian...
View ArticleBrief Guide to Barcelona Hotels
Selecting a hotel is always tough especially if you aren’t familiar with Barcelona. Within the city limits there are over 380 establishments ranging from 1-star up to the uber-luxurious 5-star in all...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening in October
Here are our picks for the top activities for the month of October. Barcelona Record Collectors Fair 2010 October 1 – 3 Vinyl lovers check out the 10th edition of Barcelona largest fair for record...
View ArticlePlaza España - From Past to Present
Wandering the streets of Barcelona you are bound to come across more than a few squares and plazas. The city is patched together with these small and sometimes grand spaces where a maze of side-streets...
View ArticleEl Parc del Forum Barcelona
The Forum Park as it is called in English is situated at the far north end of Barcelona in the neighborhood of Diagonal Mar. Depending on what brings you to the city, business or pleasure, you might...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening in November
Here are our picks for the top activities for the month of November. All Saints Day November 1 Today is a national holiday in Spain in honor of the Roman Catholic holiday that celebrates all saints,...
View ArticleTorre Agbar – The Newest Barcelona Architectural Icon
I know if I were an architect given the honor to construct a building in Barcelona I would feel a bit of pressure considering the city’s architectural past. Gaudi is a hard act to follow and many...
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