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Fifteen minutes of fame
It's not just the locals that can enjoy small-screen fame in Barcelona, foreigners can too
Nov 1, 2008 by Natasha Young in THE ARCHIVE
On the couch
If you are cash-strapped but still want to get away and experience the hidden depths of a place then why not try couch-surfing, now a global phenomenon
Jun 17, 2009 by Natasha Young in VISITING (3 Comments)
Absolut Faraday Festival gets Divine
The Faraday Festival isn't just about the music—the location is what really makes it special
Jun 18, 2009 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Let's dance: October at Mercat de les Flors
Barcelona hosts a wide range of contemporary dance this month
Sep 29, 2009 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Put your hands together
Barcelona's flamenco festival, De Cajon!, returns with as much passion and energy as ever
Jan 29, 2010 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Interview: Clem Snide
We chat to Eef Barzelay from alt-country band Clem Snide ahead of their Faraday Festival show
Jun 23, 2010 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Films on the Hill
Sala Montjuïc, now in its 8th year, offers open air cinema, gigs and glorious views of Barcelona throughout July
Jun 28, 2010 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Chiringuitos - We celebrate the beach bar
Where best to escape the heat than a cool beach bar - use our guide to find your favourite
Jul 28, 2010 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Interview: Daniel Villa - Marine Conservation Activist
Daniel Villa has dedicated the last five years of his life to fighting illegal whaling at sea. We catch up with him on board
Aug 17, 2010 by Natasha Young in LIVING
Jobs in Barcelona: TEFL - Teaching English as a foreign language
We feature some of the most popular jobs in Barcelona available to foreign residents. Here we look at the key information needed to get a job teaching English in Barcelona
Aug 17, 2010 by Natasha Young in Working (1 Comments)
Apply yourself: Jobs in Barcelona and how to get them
We speak to four British Barcelona residents who all found jobs in Barcelona without ever filling out a job application
Aug 25, 2010 by Natasha Young in Working (4 Comments)
Photo by Susana Grau
Second time around
Barcelona’s range of second-hand clothes shops is small but varied
Aug 26, 2010 by Natasha Young in THE ARCHIVE (3 Comments)
BAM Festival 2010
Barcelona Acció Musical is back for another year and welcomes Goldfrapp, Belle and Sebastian and OK Go on the stage
Aug 27, 2010 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
FiraTàrrega 2010
Tàrrega plays host to their annual street theatre festival
Aug 27, 2010 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Peter Hook - 'Unknown Pleasures'
Bassist and founding member of Joy Division, Peter Hook to perform 'Unknown Pleasures'
Sep 27, 2010 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
In-Edit Beefeater 2010
The music documentary festival is back for another year
Sep 27, 2010 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Street Life: Passeig de Picasso
There's more to Passeig de Picasso than just park life
Oct 1, 2010 by Natasha Young in LIVING
Street Life: Carrer dels Tallers
Just a stone's throw from La Rambla, Carrer dels Tallers is the place to go for vintage clothes, records and goths
Oct 29, 2010 by Dylan Clive | Natasha Young in LIVING
A Classical Christmas
Barcelona is awash with classical concerts this Christmas and there's everything from popular classics to Catalan carols and contemporary opera
Nov 29, 2010 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Two Door Cinema Club
To the basement people (well Razzmatazz): It's Two Door Cinema Club
Dec 1, 2010 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Band of Horses
It's another hairy-mary guitar band from America
Jan 31, 2011 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Les Tres Germanes - preview
Chekhov's play about three sisters who live in bored isolation
Feb 28, 2011 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Preview: Bill Callahan
American singer-songwriter and guitarist has transformed himself from recording under the name of Smog and making a range of unrelated noise, to reverting to his own name and creating some magical minimalist garage rock
Apr 28, 2011 by Natasha Young in GOING OUT
Photo by Santiago Amaya
Make do and mend
In these difficult times, rather than simply discarding broken or worn-out items, better to repair and renew
Apr 29, 2011 by Natasha Young in LIVING