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Sales, Sales, and more Sales!

Everyone enjoys a good sale! Barcelona is known for its amazing shopping, at all prices. Many of the shops such as Mango, Zara, Bershka, and H and M,  in Barcelona are very reasonably priced. However, starting today, July 1, they will be even more reasonable. Details

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In Mourning

As we all know, it has been a sad weekend for people all over the world with the unexpected death of Michael Jackson.  It was on friday when this tragic news hit me, while I was a work.  I was completely shocked.  It is definitely a sad thing when someone who has left so much in the world leaves.  Details

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Park Güell

This past weekend after some clubbing and few hours of sleep, I made a spontaneous decision to visit the infamous Park Güell on Sunday afternoon.  I must say that I am so glad to go along with that sporadic decision, because I discovered a really cool place in Barcelona.  Details

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Bicing Around

In March 2007, the city of Barcelona started a community bicycle program called Bicing. All around the city, there are stations that are set up with red and white colored bikes. The purpose of the bikes is to easily access bikes to travel around the city in a green and climate friendly way. Details

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Sangria

Since we are on a roll with the food posts, I thought it would be appropriate to mention a little, delicious and dear friend I have in Spain called Sangria.  It really is not fair to visit Spain and not get to know my friend.  Details

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Calçotada Tasting

The region of Catalunya is known for its wine and cava as well as their traditional and innovataive cooking techniques. In the Catalan culture, that are many staple ingredients as well as traditional food. One of these traditional foods are Calcotada. Details

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Sant Joan ‘09

Today, marks the celebration of San Juan, also known as “Verbenas de Sant Joan” and “Nit de Sant Joan.” The night of June 23 is the shortest night of the year and few days earlier marks the official beginning of summer. The origns of the festival celebrates Saint John the Baptist.

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Cerveza, Cerveza, Beer!

Walking along Las Ramblas, sitting on the beach, or just strolling the streets of Barcelona, it is quiet easy to notice the beer salesmen.  For the most part, no matter where you are in Barcelona and at all hours of the day, you can always hear someone say “Cerveza, Cerveza, Beer!” In my opinion I find it quiet nice, as I am a beer drinker. Details

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Olives, Olives Everywhere

You have not been to Spain, until you try their olives, even if you do not like them. Before staying here in Barcelona, my mother told me “If you do not like olives now, you will,” and she was right. Some say Spanish olives are the best in the world. The warm Spanish climate makes the perfect conditions to grow olives, as many olive trees in France and Italy may freeze during the winter time. Details

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Life in Barcelona

Strolling through the city of Barcelona there are certain things you cannot help but notice if you did not grow up in this vibrant place.  With that, there are also several aspects of life here, that I wish could be found in other places of the world, even if these details are not particular to Barcelona, they still give it, in my opinion, its complete spirit.  Details

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Barcelona Grec Festival ‘09

Every year, the city hosts the Grec Festival of Barcelona, which is probably the most popular and cultural festival in Barcelona. There are signs and flyers all over the city advertising the event, which made me curious as to what the event really was.  The festival has a combination of theater, music, and dance and will be taking place from June 25- August 3, 2009. Details

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Castells

While at a festival in Catalonia, Spain, you might find several human towers, or a castell. At celebrations, teams will get together and have competitions to see who can build the most impressive tower. The tradition originated in the 18th Century in Valls, a city near Tarragona.  Details

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Escape the City to Montserrat

To take a break from the city of Barcelona, head to the mountian, Montserrat, which is only 30 miles away. In Catalan, Montserrat literally means “jagged mountain,” and this is exacltly what it is. The mountain has many religous, historical, cultural, and social aspects. Details

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More Pride

It seems that the great hubris that Spaniards feel is just everywhere now a days.  From across the Atlantic, fierce sports fans cheer as their 7 foot brother, Paul Gasol, dominates in the basketball world.  As center for the Los Angeles Lakers, Gasol was a huge contributing factor to their recent status as world champions.  Details

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Spanish Pride

Seeing as how soccer (football) is the most popular sport in the world, it is with great pride that Spaniards can claim to have two of the most incredible strikers in the sport’s history.  I am talking about Fernando Torres and David Villa.  This “dynamic duo” seems to be unstoppable at the moment, as they trample teams in order to be qualified for the FIFA world cup in 2010. Details

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Transportation in Barcelona

Whether it is metro, bus or taxi, Barcelona has great transportation making it unnecesary to rent a car, unless you are lucky at finding parking spots. The Metro is a popular way of transportation, since it is a fast and productive way to get to the other side of the city. Details

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Holidays in Barcelona

The festivals that Barcelona organizes for its citizens and visitors are the most complete and varied in Europe. Theater, dance, music, cinema and films are some of the themes that are enjoyed by everyone in the city thanks to these artistic venues that have an ever-growing following and an increased importance in the international scene. They form part of the city’s cultural calendar and are a reference point for understanding how artistically important Barcelona is in Spain, as well as the rest of the world. Details

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La Sagrada Familia

La Sagrada Familia, a church that holds a precious and unique spot in the city of Barcelona, is a must see for visitors to the city.  The project was originally started by Francisco de Paula de Villary y Lozano.  The reason why he is not usually accredited with the monument’s success, Details

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Take a Walk

Yesterday, before dinner time, my friend and I decided to take a random walk around the city of Barcelona.  With Ipod in hand, we set out for our spontaneous quest.  Details

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Paella Anyone?

If you are the type of person that is constantly in the hunt for a typical local dish, that will satisfy both the hunger with it’s amount and hopefully delicious flavor, then when in Spain, you should be seeking paella.  It is well-known that Valencia may be the place of all places to try the incredible dish; yet, Barcelona can offer a great share of the less-original, but outstanding taste as well.

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