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The best places for partying in Europe

Monday 30 April 2012

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Besides wonderful cities, great landmarks, a terrific natural environment and (not always) excellent food, Europe boasts another record breaking win: Parties! Indeed, despite projecting a relatively reserved image to the world, Europe actually knows how to have fun.

Gaudí’s Barcelona: a Trip to Parc Güell

Wednesday 11 April 2012

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Named after Count Eusebi Güell, Gaudí’s Parc Güell lies on a rocky hill overlooking Barcelona. It became a public park in 1922 and is a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1984. Its shapes and colors were inspired by natural forms which Gaudí, a devout catholic, saw as instances of divine craftsmanship…

Ready Steady… Pillow Fight Day 2012

Saturday 7 April 2012

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Have you ever heard of that phenomenon called flash mobbing? It involves crowds of people doing the same thing in the same place in a huge massive event that brings joy and fun to everyone. Now imagine millions of people contextually attending the same event throughout the world. Well, one of these events is going to happen at the right moment: on Saturday April 7th 2012, it will be time for Pillow Fight Day 2012, a massive… pillow fight in cities around the world!

February concerts in Europe: top artists on tour

Wednesday 1 February 2012

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Europe is full of musical events throughout the year. And although for most of the hottest concerts … we must wait for spring and summer, even February makes safe some… cool shows! We’ve been seeking out for you some of the not-to-be-missed concerts through February 2012 in major European capitals. So if you are traveling during this time and you love music, check out our recommendations for this month’s hottest events. All the best from the greatest artists of the moment.

Winter holidays in Catalonia: ski resorts near Barcelona

Friday 2 December 2011

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Many ski resorts near Barcelona are open before Christmas and many open in late November in preparation for the December “puente” public holidays in Spain between December 6th and 8th, so if you want some early skiing, get ready for your unconventional one in Barcelona!

Halloween parties in Barcelona: movida and monsters!

Monday 24 October 2011

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Although the modern Halloween is based on traditions from the USA, its origins can actually be found in Celtic Britain. So Halloween is celebrated in Spain and Barcelona in the same way as in other European cities, with Halloween fancy dress parties featuring ghouls, ghosts, witches and zombies.

The artistic soul of España – visit the top museums in Spain

Thursday 11 August 2011

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When it comes to art, Spain is without doubt a must. Its museums keep some of the best collections in the world and will allow you to admire the works of the great geniuses and masterpieces of painting. From the Guggenheim Museum to the Prado, here are the not-to-be-missed museums if you visit Spain.

Enjoy the Green Treasures of the major cities in Spain

Wednesday 3 August 2011

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In addition to historic buildings, prestigious museums and quaint roads, in Spain you will find many wonderful places where to stroll, relax or simply wander outdoors. We are talking about the historic gardens, large green spaces where you can enjoy the contact with nature right in the middle of a city.

Travel Tips for a perfect holiday in Barcelona

Friday 24 June 2011

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Barcelona: needs no introduction. This city has in many cases exceeded London in the youthful ideals and more often it happens that occasional visitors then decide to stop and live there permanently. For those not so lucky still wishing to enjoy a vacation in this city, but perfect, here are 3 simple tips to get it right!

La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona – The Most Charming WIP in the World

Monday 23 May 2011

Many of those who enter the Sagrada Familia – paying a 8 Euros ticket – leave somehow disappointed because of the presence of stone blocks everywhere, bags of cement and other building material. However, the charm of the Sagrada Familia is mainly this, and it should be appreciated simply for what it is: a symbol, an important symbol, of Spanish religiosity.