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Barcelona’s 1936 People’s Olympics

Not many people know that 1992 was actually the 5th time Barcelona had tried to win the Olympic bid; 1936 was the only other time that Barcelona actually planned to host the Olympic Games. In 1936 Barcelona came in second … Read More

Canaletes Fountain on Las Ramblas

If your visiting Barcelona, Las Ramblas is a must see place to be! Here at the top, La Rambla de Canaletes we’ve got the Canaletes Fountain, famous meeting spot for all Barcelona supporters to come and celebrate those championship wins!  … Read More

Check out this video from La Vanguardia: Barcelona in times of quarantine

Sant Jordi 2020 moved to July 23rd

On April 23rd, the streets of Barcelona will be deserted like never before. Even with a change of date, we won’t be seeing images like the one above this year.  The Sant Jordi celebration has been moved from its traditional … Read More

Salmorejo Recipe (and a very little bit of Córdoba history)

I’m really getting into this cooking thing.  Trying out recipes and different Spanish dishes has become another way to pass the time and relive some past trips and experiences.  I am realizing more and more how connected my traveling is … Read More