The end of September in Barcelona always smells of gunpowder, of the transition from summer to fall, and of that warm, festive melancholy that the Mercè leaves us with. But this year, the grand farewell t...
The salt on their skin, the murmur of the waves, and the suitcases packed with the excitement of those eager to make the most of summer are beginning to give way to the city’s usual rhythm. After a few we...
The end of August in Barcelona always feels like a time of homecomings—the slow awakening of the streets as they get back into gear and the inevitable return to the platforms of our daily subway routine....
There is a corner in the memory of many Barcelonans where strolling down La Rambla and stepping under the roof of La Boqueria meant buying ingredients for dinner, picking out the best fresh fruit, and cha...
There are traditions and movements that have the power to take you across the globe without ever leaving your city. The grace of an ancient dance, the unmistakable aroma of Asian cuisine, and the energy o...
The constant hum of cars on the AP-7 or the frequent sudden braking on the A-2 are part of the daily routine for thousands of drivers. However, during the months of June and July, the monotony of the high...
There are nights in August when looking up is well worth it. After the excitement of thegreat solar eclipse a few days ago, in the early morning hours from Thursday to Friday, August 28, the skies over Ca...
Running down the subway stairs when you hear the train approaching or rushing to board a bus often leads to that minor urban panic: not having a ticket on hand. To avoid those waits in front of ticket mac...
For many of us, the ultimate Mexican dream usually takes the form of some delicious tacos al pastor eaten standing up, getting our hands messy in front of a food cart on the bustling streets of Mexico...
Sometimes, the concrete and the frenetic pace of Barcelona cry out for a breather. Turning our home into a small green oasis is perhaps the most effective antidote to urban monotony, but filling it with l...