FEATURES
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Learn to Make Paella Like a Pro: Cooking Workshops in Barcelona
Not sure what to do with the exotic vegetables on show at the market? Want to know the secret of a good escalivada? Tie your apron on and take a journey through the world of Mediterranean gastronomy with a hands-on cooking workshop. Read more
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Are Dogs Left- Or Right-Handed? What the Science Says
Until relatively recently, it was assumed that “handedness” was unique to humans, but studies of animals suggest that “handedness” may be a fundamental feature of all mammals. Read more
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Casa de les Punxes, photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Josep Puig i Cadafalch: An Architect’s Vision
Josep Puig i Cadafalch is one of the city's most important, but often overlooked, architects. Read more
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Why Do Our Dogs and Cats Bring Us Dead Animals?
Is your canine or feline companion actually bringing you the dead animal, or are you just in the space they have also come to? Read more
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Pets Can Get Colds Too—Here’s How to Keep Them Safe
With winter comes cold and flu season, making coughs and sneezes rife. But it isn’t just humans who get struck down by these seasonal illnesses—our pets can too. Read more
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Trobada de Puntaires in 2008, photo by Ajuntament de Vilanova i la Geltrú (CC BY 2.0) via Flickr.
Punta al Coixí: Turning Thread into Gold
More than a craft, lace-making is a way to connect with the past and maintain some perspective in these hectic, changing times Read more
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7 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship in the Year Ahead
Your relationship is important. Resolve to get it right. Read more
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Photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
All about Bicing, Barcelona's Bike Subscription Service
With a network of over 240 kilometers of cycling lanes, Barcelona is more accessible than ever to cyclists, allowing you to get wherever you are going quickly and safely. And, the city offers a very affordable bike subscription plan to boot! Read more
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History Underfoot: The City's Tiles
Of the countless steps that can be taken through the alleyways and avenues of Barcelona, how many are contemplated in terms of their historical significance? Read more
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Gender Violence: Getting Help in Spain
Estimates published by WHO indicate that about one in three women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. Help is out there. Find out who to call if it happens to you or someone you know. Read more
