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Photo by Elia Santmaria
Underwater scrum
It’s a sport that makes no gender or national distinctions and was just beginning to catch on here when this article was published
Jan 1, 2007 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Check the oil, please
New York City has banned trans fats in restaurants—fast food and otherwise...what’s Barcelona doing?
Apr 1, 2007 by Matt Elmore in THE ARCHIVE
Rafel Royes Lopez
The need for speed
Ever wonder what it would feel like to drive fast as hell around a Formula 1 track? Find out at Barcelona's race circuit located just outside the city
Jul 1, 2007 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Patricia Esteve
Still fighting
In this article, we meet an 86-year-old Civil War veteran who is doing his part to make sure people know how it was back then, even if they weren't yet born
Jul 1, 2007 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Nacho Caravia Nagueras
All that remains
In 1921, there were about 35,000 horses on Barcelona's streets. Now there are just a handful
Aug 1, 2007 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Rafel Royes Lopez
Chariot fit for a star
Customising your car is an increasingly popular, and expensive, thing to do.
Aug 1, 2007 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Patricia Esteve
Working for teachers
The teacher’s union in Barcelona also offers advice and membership to English teachers
Oct 1, 2007 by Matt Elmore in LIVING (1 Comments)
Space hotel
Meet a Barcelona architect and entrepreneur planning to offer travellers a room with a heavenly view
Nov 1, 2007 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Sacked! What to do if you lose your job
If you're made redundant in Barcelona, it's important to know your rights
Jan 1, 2008 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Pirates, Partisans or Parasites?
People disagree about whether file sharing is right or wrong, but everyone agrees it’s widely practised
Feb 1, 2008 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Illustration by Fay Shelton
Adding up: low-cost flights
Barcelona's tourist industry has certainly benefited from the phenomenon of cheap flights. But with falling prices, how do the low-cost airlines make money?
May 1, 2008 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Scoot over: having a moped in Barcelona
Discover how to buy a motor scooter and get the license needed to drive it in Barcelona
Jul 1, 2008 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Carles Balagué, film director
Film-maker and owner of Cinema Méliès
Jan 1, 2009 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Lee Woolcock
Love of the game
North American football has never captured the popular imagination here, but some people take it extremely seriously
Mar 1, 2009 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Sucess stories: personal shoppers
Being paid to shop would be a dream come true for many. Here are some people who have actually made it a reality.
May 29, 2009 by Matt Elmore in LIVING
Illustration by Kat Cameron
The Rambla—going downhill
Are things really getting rougher on Barcelona's famous Ramblas, or is it much the same as always?
Sep 29, 2009 by Matt Elmore in LIVING (3 Comments)
Photo by Lee Woolcock
Too many kilos
Why is juvenile obesity becoming a common problem in a country where it was practically nonexisent a generation ago?
Feb 1, 2010 by Matt Elmore in THE ARCHIVE (1 Comments)
Photo by Tracy Gilbert
Playing overseas
Two pro basketball players from the US tell us what it's like to play for the FC Barcelona team
Feb 24, 2010 by Matt Elmore in THE ARCHIVE
Gun for hire
In February 2009, Barcelona was shocked by the shooting of a local businessman in broad daylight—but such firearm murders are thankfully rare in the city
Feb 24, 2010 by Matt Elmore in THE ARCHIVE
Rafel Royes Lopez
A hidden jewel
Untouristy and little used Parc Guinardó offers fresh air, greenery and impressive 360 degree views of the city
Aug 17, 2010 by Matt Elmore in LIVING (1 Comments)
Buying time
From the archive: Ladies of the night and where men go to find them
Sep 17, 2010 by Matt Elmore in THE ARCHIVE
Finders/keepers
From the archive: The law against treasure hunting in Spain goes unenforced on the city’s beaches
Nov 12, 2010 by Matt Elmore in THE ARCHIVE