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Ratafia: brewing up a treat
The Catalan liqueur 'ratafia' is made from an aromatic mixture of local herbs
Aug 9, 2010 by Rosie Free in EATING AND DRINKING
Photo by Rosie Free
Monkey business
Animal lovers looking for a different kind of weekend break can help out at the Mona chimpanzee sanctuary
May 8, 2009 by Rosie Free in VISITING
Fair exchange
Unfortunately, you're unlikely to stay in a Gaudi building when you visit Barcelona—although if you do a house swap, who knows...
Apr 8, 2009 by Rosie Free in VISITING
Illustration by Fay Shelton
Do your homework
Patience, research and an open mind are the keys to buying a house here
Apr 2, 2009 by Rosie Free in LIVING
Illustration by Kat Cameron
Saints and lovers
Every April 23rd, Catalunya celebrates love and remembers a man who killed a dragon
Apr 1, 2009 by Rosie Free in THE ARCHIVE (1 Comments)
Photo by Rosie Free
Animal blessing
January sees the feast day of the Catalan patron saint of animals
Jan 1, 2009 by Rosie Free in VISITING
Skiing
You'll find a good day's skiing not too far from Barcelona
Dec 1, 2008 by Rosie Free in VISITING