IN THE CITY
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What’s it like to send your kids to school in Barcelona?
Whether your kids are in school — or aren’t even born yet! — at some point every international family in Barcelona has to think about education. Read more
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Challenges of Expat Dating
Coming to Barcelona alone — as an expat or long-term traveler — you face the challenge of building a new life from scratch. Finding a place to live, finding a new job and then there’s finding a new partner or lover... Read more
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Hell-Bent on Finding Decent Rent
A guide to renting apartments in Barcelona Read more
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Where to Watch Movies in English
February means it’s time for the Oscars in the U.S. and the Goyas in Spain. Here’s where to watch movies in English on Barcelona’s big screen. Read more
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Take a Hike!
Lace up your boots, choose a destination and hit the trails! The brisk autumn weather makes for perfect hiking. Bonus points if you manage to catch these trails just as the leaves are changing! Read more
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Shelf Awareness
No matter how good your Castilian or Catalan is, at some point you're probably going to find yourself hankering for a good read in your mother tongue. Whether your style is more Hemingway or “Hunger Games,” you'll be able to find something to please. Read more
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Culture club
Barcelona is home to more than 250,000 foreign residents, making it a hotbed for cultural exchange. Read more
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Wheels in Motion
Get back in action after the holidays with these cycling routes. Read more
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Zest for life
Juice your way to health and start the year toxin-free. Read more
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