Holy Week is approaching and Lent starts today; the fast began by forbidding the meat, because it was considered, red and hot, a source of sin as well as a sign of wealth. Then the fish, cold and pure, appears in the Middle Ages to complete this rigorous… More
Between the months of December and March, when the calçot is in season, we enjoy the Calçotada! Calçot is a type of scallion or green onion known as calçot in the Catalan language. The calçot from Valls (Tarragona, Catalonia) is a registered EU Protected… More
Are you a runner? Have you ever participated in a half marathon or a marathon? Would you like to run being abroad? Well then, I would like to inform that the Barcelona Marathon is coming, it will take place next Sunday on 10th March. All the city will… More
Last Friday we went to Tibidabo Hill!!! The best place in the city if you are looking for spectacular views of Barcelona from top to bottom. Standing at 512 meters (1680 ft), this mountain it’s the highest point in Barcelona, and a very popular sightseeing… More
When I first moved to the US to do a Master’s Degree in the Teaching of Foreign Languages, I went through countless “orientation” sessions about University policies, banking, visas, rules and breaking rules, academics, insurance, etc. When I moved yet… More