All my life I have always liked discovering new cultures and learning new languages, but I had never studied Spanish.When I arrived in Barcelona, I had the habit of joining Italian and foreigners groups, as to live again my Erasmus time, which I clearly remember as one of the best periods of my life.About my Spanish, I was aware I had to learn to speak it and write it properly if I wanted to stay and live in Barcelona. But, at that moment, fear and shame led me to hideSEE DETAILS

Christmas is coming and the anxiety for the chase of gifts grows.Don’t worry, Barcelona offers you the solution.As every year, Santa Lucia’s Christmas market will open its doors and you will find curious and unique ideas for your gifts.The market, with 232 years of life, is a mandatory place to feel the typical Catalan Christmas atmosphere, with its handcrafted decorations, jewelery and handmade accessories.It is common for the inhabitants of Barcelona to buy figures for the nativity scene and nougats for their Christmas festivities.This year the market will start onSEE DETAILS

On March 8, 1908, in New York textile workers of New York Cotton factory were on strike to demand improvements in their working conditions. In commemoration of this date, the socialist groups achieved this date was declared as the International Women’s Day.Undoubtedly, society and women’s evolution within it is a fact. Todays post is written by four women, very different from each other, but united by something more powerful than discrimination, sexism and inequality: love.Daniela Piovezan @piove_daniI grew up in a bubble of machism disguised, in which the woman must be nurtured andSEE DETAILS

Off the metro line 4 and up the hill are the historic Bunkers del Carmel, a great place to check out a full view of Barcelona-without the tourist crowds. On the weekends there are still quite a lot of people but it is definitely off the beaten path! Go there during the day for a picnic, during the evening to watch the sunset or at night for the views (with a few drinks in tow!) How to get there: There are a couple of ways to get to the bunkers.SEE DETAILS