Positioned between the green hills of the Collserola Natural Park and the blue waves of the Mediterranean, Barcelona provides the ideal backdrop for exploring both city life and the great outdoors. The city itself is home to over 200 kilometers of cycling paths and the surrounding countryside also has an abundance of scenic opportunities to enjoy the slower side of…
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Winter in Barcelona may have bright, sunny days with just a hint of chill, but in the evenings, the temperatures drop enough to want to heat things up with a cocktail and a lover. The challenge is sorting through the myriad bars and restaurants in town to find one with the right mood and setting for a date night filled…
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With all of the hype around Barcelona beaches, architecture, and nightlife, it’s easy to forget that our lovely city on the Mediterranean is also less than two hours away from several ski resorts. You can spend your morning tearing it up mountainside and arrive in time for cocktails and a late lunch at the beach. My family and I frequently…
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As one of the most eclectic cities in Europe, Barcelona accommodates a wide range of shopping tastes. Flashy designer labels live happily next to unique, handcrafted pieces with a local touch. Just north of L’Eixample, Gràcia stands as one of the most charming, and trendy neighborhoods with its own unique history and culture. In recent years, new concept stores and…
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Before writing this article, I had only heard friends’ geocaching stories of hiking through the woods of the northeastern United States, finding cute plastic trinkets hidden beneath trees or moss-covered rocks. I was not sure how geocaching with kids would play out in the urban and tourist-filled neighborhoods of Barcelona. Not to mention, I have a horrible sense of direction…
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Design thinking. Eco-design. Sustainable architecture. Green design. We tend to think of these concepts and disciplines as new and contemporary, a response to the world’s climate crisis and uncontrolled industrialization. However, there was a designer, academic and activist who put these ideas on the table as early as the 1960s. Victor Papanek (1923-1998) remains a relative unknown — few people,…
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The T-10 Barcelona public transport card has been abolished for being too useful. No need to hide from the world under a blanket though. Consider these alternative ways of getting around town. Metro The Barcelona Metro is just a delight. Where else in the city can you enjoy close human contact, fluorescent lights, and live reggaeton at 6:30am? You also…
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