Places
Shopping Queen of Figueres
Figueres, a small town 140km north of Barcelona - not far from the French border - is not only the seat of the Dalí…
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Places
¡Viva Barcelona!
Most of us have a full daily schedule with a trip to the capital of Catalonia: starting in the picturesque Parque Güell, via the…
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Into the adventure!
Practical experience outside of the university and in a country whose culture and mentality I have been enthusiastic about for a long time: These…
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The smell of freedom
4 months Spain. Between Catalan-speaking, loud and wildly gesturing Spaniards, with my broken Spanish and the uncertainty of not being understood? Those were my…
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Second sketch – the antique dealer Angel
In the middle of the sleepy nest Garriguella, the restorer and antiques dealer Angel has opened his shop behind old barn gates - two…
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First sketch – Julia Masetplana, Bodega with own oil mill
Even as a child, Julia Masetplana dreamed of taking over the family business, today the 27-year-old is the owner of a wine shop and…
Places
Small places, big parties!
My Sunday here wasn't particularly nice this time. That wasn't due to the horror than blue sky (I really can't complain about too little…
Places
8 Hours for a Stroll through Barcelona’s Raval…
Mission: One day and one night in Barcelona, 8 hours time, sniff out a district to the furthest corners. Or maybe – especially the…
Hiking and Excursions
Paradise: Hike to Platja de Castell
Paradisiacal bays and wild coast on foot to the Platja de Castell There should still be, the quiet bays on the Costa Brava. They…
Events and Traditions
Sun, Sangria, Siesta – What makes the Spaniard a Spaniard?
Paella, full sun and the light life Spaniards get up at lunchtime, which is why the whole daily routine shifts back so much that…
Events and Traditions
Festival of Del Tura in Olot
OLOT - GARROTXA The festivals del Tura in September are the Festa Major of Olot in honor of the city's patron saint. They are…
Hiking and Excursions
Butterfly Park in Empuriabrava
Empuriabrava – Carretera de Castelló a Empuriabrava In ancient times, the butterfly (Lepidoptera) was considered a symbol of rebirth and immortality. His color and…