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Random thoughts, observations and commentary on the city
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Monthly Dubstep Club
For those of you interested in boogieing to something different than the usual, there's a monthly dubstep club that's been getting good reviews from people who know. Located at Sala BeGood near the Marina/Glòries Metro or Bogatell metro. The address...
The Golden Witch and the Town of Luck
If you walk into a tobacco shop or anywhere that sells Christmas lottery tickets, you're liable to see a witch riding on a broomstick hanging from the ceiling, or a sign with her picture on it. Called La Bruixa d'Or or La Bruja de Oro or the Golden W...
Living in Barcelona - Surviving the First Year Blues
A repost from a few months ago*************************************As most of us who have up and moved to Barcelona can attest, the life of an expat is full of ups and downs, especially during the first year. There were days that seemed t...
Barcelona Streets - Joaquin Costa
One of my favorite streets to go out drinking with friends is Joaquin Costa. On the edge of El Raval near Plaça Universitat, it runs just off Roda Sant Antoni. It used to be a bit on the prostitute ridden side, but it goes through ebbs and flows.If ...
The Stories
Just want to say thanks to everyone who's asked for a copy of the book. I hope to have something for you soon. In the meantime, here's a quick run down of what it will contain. Feel free to add your thoughts on the titles, it's in the final tweaking ...
Working Freelance in Spain
Expatica ran an article recently on how to become autonomo or freelance in Spain and I couldn't help but start laughing at the line: "The procedure of going freelance is fuss-free as you can be registered as self-employed within one day." Have they ...


Highly recommended - an outsiders view of life in this fine city. The writer has lived in Barcelona long enough to know the ins and outs, and offers some great insight into Catalan culture and society.
Posted: June 8th, 2009 | More Reviews From AthomeBarcelona | Report This Comment