The freedom to work outside a traditional office environment is a luxury, but working from home can be isolating, even in this city. The popularity of coworking in Barcelona has led to a plethora of spaces opening up across the city. With so many options, freelancers and others looking for a bit of social interaction, plus all of the amenities…
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Erika Lust has produced hundreds of female-friendly erotic movies, authored pleasure guides, and won international awards – all from her adopted home in Barcelona. Now, she’s tackling sex education, helping parents talk to their kids about porn. One thing’s for sure: the plot for this feminist film director’s career story is anything but shallow. Peer through the stained-glass windows on…
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In just a little over a decade, the Barcelona 080 Fashion Week has quickly become a must-see event for its eclectic street style and upcoming Catalan talents who are mixing heritage and innovative ideas to create ready-to-wear collections and proving there’s much more to see (and shop) in the Catalan capital. Under the motto “Undress Your Mind,” the 25th edition…
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Dinner. It’s a universal issue for busy families, no matter where they live, including at my house. The grocery store is my least favorite place in the world. I find little joy in trying to pick out the freshest zucchini, even in the beautiful Barcelona food markets. Not to mention, I have zero knowledge (and interest) when it comes to…
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The availability, variety, and relatively cheap cost of Spanish wines made it one of my favorite reasons for moving to lovely Barcelona. Leisurely lunches that come with a copa of tinto or blanco. Walls of wine options starting at 2 euros at practically every store in the city. And, of course, the ubiquitous bodegas, granels, and wine tasting rooms. Lucky…
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The rain falls so infrequently in Barcelona that the city’s inability to deal with the occasional storm is legendary. Traffic grinds to a halt; a free taxi is a rare sighting; sodden umbrellas and sweaty commuters pack buses. The tried and true plan of letting the little ones run around a sunny plaza for the afternoon, while you laze nearby…
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Phthalates. Kind of fun to say, but no fun to put on your skin. Plus, they’re so last decade. The beauty regimen for the 2020s (and beyond one hopes) takes a minimalist approach, with products to detox your skin and reduce some of the chemicals and toxic ingredients we have been slathering on ourselves and washing into the environment every…
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