Forget politics. If you want to start an argument with a group of Catalans, bring up the Costa Brava. A…
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On Demand: local home delivery subscriptions vs. Amazon
Home delivery won lockdown. For starters, we actually got some mail. Secondly, nice stuff arrived without us having a…
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BiPed: New sidewalks and bike lanes for a COVID-free commute
Sidewalks and bike lanes have been expanded by the ajuntament as one possible solution to encourage city residents to forego…
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She’s having a baby…in Barcelona
Moving to Barcelona with my family and leaving behind my midwifery career in the United States left me feeling a…
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Love & Literature: Celebrating Sant Jordi
Practical-minded though they may be, Catalans are romantics at heart. Take, for example, their embrace of the legend of Sant…
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Day Trip: Girona Temps de Flors
The Girona Flower Festival (Temps de Flors) [EDITOR’S NOTE: This is about the time when we planned to begin posting articles…
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Just Shoe Me: Footwear for every Barcelona barrio
Walkable cities require practical sartorial choices. Barcelona is no exception, with shoe choice (and sunglasses) topping the list. The light…
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