October 31st is a well-known date in many different countries. It’s widely known that one of the most popular celebrations –Halloween– takes place on this day. However, there are other celebrations around the world that take place on this date. For example… More
This weekend there’ll be a local time change. On Sunday, October 30th, at 3 am the clocks will be turned backward one hour to 2 am. It is known as the Fall Back or Winter Time and it’s when the Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends. That means the sunrise and… More
It is the oldest preserved garden and one of the most charming places in the city: the Parc del Laberint d’Horta! A neoclassical and romantic garden with some Italian influences, which captivates its visitors. And visitors are specially captivated once… More
Last Friday we went for a hike in the Collserola Natural Park with our students. Among other things, we could switch off from the everyday hustle and bustle, take a deep breath of mountain air, and get some spectacular views of Barcelona. After our little… More
Catalans love coffee! We can drink coffee at any time during the day and always in a bar or at home. We get surprised when somebody, usually a tourist, order a coffee to take away and drink it on the street in his way to another place. Really? For us… More