Embedded Excursion to Girona!

Sílvia Serra December 2, 2016

While the city of Barcelona fits the modern mould of the entrepreneurial city - anxiously checking its position in the urban global rankings, trying out new logos (currently Barcelona inspires) and commissioning more 'singular' buildings, its much smaller… More

Time Change and 5 Things to Do!

Aixa Traoré October 28, 2016

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

Parc del Laberint d'Horta

Aixa Traoré October 20, 2016

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

Hiking in Collserola

Aixa Traoré October 18, 2016

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

La Mercè 2016 is already here!

Aixa Traoré September 22, 2016

Today is a special day in Barcelona. Apart from being the first day of fall and the Day Without Cars, it’s also the day when Barcelona’s greatest event of the year begins: La Mercè 2016! La Mercè (also known as “Les Festes de la Mercè”) is the Festa… More

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