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Sep 5, 2011, 7:49 am
Barcelona isn't Las Vegas or Monte Carlo which doesn't mean you can't test you luck and play games that might not make you rich, but could pay for a couple of drinks. Many bars and restaurants have slot machines, and in addition to that there is the famous Barcelona Casino near Port Olimpic. Unlike ... Comment - Like
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Dec 2, 2010, 12:27 am
Just a quick note to wish everyone season's greetings. If I remember correctly, the mega bridge starting the season will be here soon and with it La Fira de Santa Llùcia (Lucia) located outside the Gothic Cathedral. One of my favorite Catalan traditions is the caganer. So much so he inspired a sho... Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2010, 6:14 am
As some of you might know, I no longer call Barcelona home, having left in April for literally the greener pastures of Holland. It was a bittersweet decision because when I look back at all the places I've lived, Barcelona was the city I stayed in the longest - eight years! So, why did I leave?
As w... Comment - Like
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Jun 22, 2010, 12:56 am
I don't know if it's like this in other countries, but finding part time work in Barcelona is probably harder than landing a full time gig. Part of this has to do with the current economic environment, but mostly it's because the concept of flexible, part time jobs based on hourly wages, doesn't rea... Comment - Like
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Jun 3, 2010, 1:47 am
The arrival of June has already seen the temperatures rise and the humidity start. With air-conditioning in short supply here, the best way to escape the heat is to pack the sunscreen and towel and head to the beach. In Barcelona there are three main places to layout and bake before hitting a ... Comment - Like
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May 22, 2010, 3:50 am
I have to admit with the change in temperature and the arrival of the sun after a long winter, I find my desire to sit in an office and blog about as high as going to work on a Monday morning with a hangover. There are too many things I'd rather be doing such as attending the II Gran Pinchada Surf a... Comment - Like
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May 10, 2010, 3:24 am
One of the many things I find fascinating about the Spanish language is the importance of the word milk, or leche. It is of course used to describe the white liquid that comes from mammals, but in addition to the literal meaning, such as café con leche (coffee with milk) it's also commonly used eit... Comment - Like
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May 7, 2010, 6:43 am
I ran into a friend the other day while out for a drink. She was still buzzing from a great weekend in Barcelona and excited about the eventual arrival of summer. I told her how much I admired her optimist outlook given the news lately, providing a quick review of the world headlines when she aske... Comment - Like
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May 4, 2010, 2:03 pm
It's May which means Primavera Sound will soon be here. Starting the 27th of May and ending the 30th, most of the action takes place at the Forum. It's four days of great music and probably my favorite concert / festival in Barcelona even if I miss the old venue of Poble Espanyol. As with last year,... Comment - Like
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May 4, 2010, 3:06 am
Sala Cream is hosting its weekly Mad Session featuring an array of talented deejays spinning bass, dubstep and break beats, plus I imagine some tunes that are unclassifiable. Here's the lineup. Comment - Like
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May 3, 2010, 1:52 am
After hinting at summer last week, the weather took a bit of a turn for the worse right around the time Standard & Poors downgraded Spain's credit rating. This news was followed by unemployment reaching twenty percent and the forecast this week calls for rain so the outlook isn't too sunny right now... Comment - Like
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May 1, 2010, 10:28 am
For anyone interested in doing a bike tour of Barcelona, Steel Donkey offers an alternative view of the city thanks to some locals who are eager to show your more than the standard sights and streets. Meanwhile, Suite Life offers not only apartments for visitors and locals alike, but also services a... Comment - Like
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Apr 29, 2010, 12:50 am
If you move to a foreign country, will you become more creative? A study last year in the Economist seemed to support this. Meanwhile, when I think of all the great artists ranging from painters to writers to poets, most had spent some time away from their home lands. Still, all of this is anecdot... Comment - Like
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Apr 27, 2010, 4:29 am
I'm not sure if that's a word, but Barcelona is full of them - little squares hidden amid the alleys and buildings of the city's older districts. Often lined with bars and restaurants, each one offers something distinct, whether it be a lively atmosphere or a feeling of being transported in time, ma... Comment - Like
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Apr 25, 2010, 2:13 am
La Liga is winding down so there are only a few more chances to see Barcelona football club until September. This Wednesday they host Inter Milan and face the difficult task of overcoming a 3-1 defeat in Italy. After that, they have Tenerife visiting on May 6th and Valladolid on May 16th. Their lead... Comment - Like
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Apr 23, 2010, 4:13 am
Today is one of my favorite days in Barcelona, la Diada de Sant Jordi, or Saint George's day. Honoring the patron saint of the Catalunya who is famous for slaying the dragon, it's celebrated with the simple gift exchange of a rose for her and a book from him.
Surprisingly, it's not a public holid... Comment - Like
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Apr 21, 2010, 2:28 am
No building has come to define Barcelona like La Sagrada Familia. Designed by the city's most famous architect, Antoni Gaudí, it combines neo-Gothic and modernist styles to create a church unlike any I've seen.
Yet, surprisingly, for all of it's acclaim, the church hasn't been without controversy. ... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2010, 8:27 am
Debating the differences between men and women has been around since the bible it seems. A quick search on Amazon will produce a list of books explaining what makes the sexes different and why. But what happens when there's not just a difference in gender but also in culture? Is it easier, harder to... Comment - Like
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Apr 18, 2010, 3:04 am
Well, actually a little bit more and it's incredible how fast the time has gone. I can still recall sitting down in my small office, deciding to write a blog for the first time because I thought it'd help get the book I was writing published. Before I'd even typed a word, I was surprised at how much... Comment - Like
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Apr 16, 2010, 3:33 am
Like any city, Barcelona offers a variety of places for people coming for a short visit. For those who have been here before or are traveling as a group, holiday apartments tend to the popular way to go, but there are also plenty of hotels and hostels for first timers, couples or backpackers.
Probab... Comment - Like
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Apr 12, 2010, 11:37 am
Had a nice trip to Holland, the land of tulips, clogs and windmills. One of the many things I find interesting about the country is its historical connection to Spain and the fact it had been a Spanish colony about five hundred years ago, which based on European standards isn't very long. I guess ... Comment - Like
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Mar 21, 2010, 3:55 pm
Going to Holland for Semana Santa so little to no posting until the first part of April. It should be a good time. More than anything, I'm looking forward to cutting some cheese at the famous Alkmaar market and tasting some good beer at the national museum.
For anyone looking for some spring readi... Comment - Like
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Mar 21, 2010, 3:32 pm
"Hello, you sent me an email about a room for rent,” Alex said excited at the possibility of escaping his current windowless dwelling.
“Yes, I saw your ad on Loquo,” replied a deep monotone voice. “You must come today if interested. It’s number four Urquinaona, 2-1. Do you know where tha... Comment - Like
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Mar 19, 2010, 5:35 am
If you're in the neighborhood of Poblenou this weekend, there's a spring market featuring local businesses selling artisan products ranging from food to crafts to beer. There are also activities for kids and musical entertainment. Below is more info: Comment - Like
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Mar 17, 2010, 3:21 am
The LA Times ran a glowing article on Barcelona recently where it discussed its storied artistic history and mentioned some contemporary artitists who are maintaining this rich tradition. One such man is Agustí Puig whose work was the inspiration for Penelope Cruz's character in "Vicki Christina Ba... Comment - Like
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Mar 16, 2010, 7:00 am
To follow up on my last post, for those of you who prefer to watch movies in original version or V.O here, there are quite a few cinemas located throughout Barcelona. Now keep in mind, version original means whatever language the film is shot in plus Spanish or at times Catalan subtitles.
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Mar 15, 2010, 10:17 am
Last week the NY Times ran an article on the government initiative here to dub fifty percent of non European films in Catalan. The stated goal of the pending bill is to help integrate immigrants into the local culture. Cinema owners disagree saying there's no demand and now is not the time given... Comment - Like
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Mar 11, 2010, 1:59 am
The above statement is what you say when your better half has left you home alone. It's similar to the expression, "When the cat's away, the mice will play." My cat, or cats, (the missus and the kid in this case) have gone down to see the grandparents and aunt so that means this mouse is fee... Comment - Like
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