In my quest to live more like a local, I decided to bring some Catalan holiday traditions to my family’s Christmas table. The traditional Catalan holiday dishes, admittedly, seemed so different from the dishes I typically prepare, with ingredients not entirely to my taste. Undaunted, I decided to enlist the help of chef, cooking teacher, and local guide Iris Hillier…
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Barcelona is not short on bakeries. On every street corner, you can find a bakery and coffee shop, each with its own style and special offerings. While it’s hard to go wrong with choosing one, we wanted to share a few specialty bakeries in Barcelona that offer something a little special or unique. Cloudstreet Bakery BCN Cloudstreet Bakery BCN,…
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Short on time and out of ideas for your nearest, dearest and the dreaded “amigo invisible” Spanish Secret Santa? No problem. Consider this your cheat sheet to thoughtful gift-buying at local Barcelona shops. It’s a been-there, shopped-that edit of some of Barcelona’s most fun and funky boutiques, spanning art prints to eye wear, and vinyl records to fancy collars for…
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You did good. You woke up this morning, put on your sneakers and actually made it out for a workout. Or maybe that well-meaning frenemy of yours finally convinced you to stop being such a lump and get out there for some cardio. Or maybe you want a group class to meet other people. Whatever your motivation, treat yourself afterwards….
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Texan Erin Nixon arrived in Barcelona with no Spanish, no contacts and no hospitality experience, but one ambitious wine-filled vision. These days, you’ll find Erin inside her El Born wine bar, La Catalista, chatting to locals as they unwind amongst fairy-lights and hanging plants. The 36-year-old owner’s worldly past includes hot-shot business careers in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and Amsterdam. But,…
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Whether you are new in town or a local, living the Barcelona lifestyle is easier with the help of a few apps that can help you get set up quickly to living and working in the city. Our favorites cover everything from getting around to getting a great haircut. So park yourself at one of the many free wifi spots…
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As you may have noticed, Catalans treasure their long meals with family and friends. But sometimes that’s a luxury you simply don’t have. Whether you’ve got a day packed full of exploring the city or are in the middle of a busy work day, there are times when you just need a quick lunch. Being under time pressure doesn’t mean…
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