The Sardana Dance

Dr. Jaume Gelabert February 9, 2017

It was a sunny, crisp winter morning in Barcelona, and business as usual at the office when, all of a sudden, the wooden floor started to rumble under my feet. Down the hallway I could hear giggles and excitement and laughter and some Catalan traditional… More

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

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