From Barcelona

• Three Years Later... 11 years ago I've been having a recurring dream of sitting at the terrace of a cutre bar with no name on the corner of Via Laietana and Plaça Urquinaona. I drink a beer and people watch with the cast of characters I met living there as time passes slowly.Then I wake up at five am, until last week, go out in...
• What I Miss About Barcelona 12 years ago For those of us who have spent an extended period in Barcelona, the city never really leaves us, even if we leave it. Guest blogger Ben Holbrook shares what he misses most about Barcelona now that it's no longer home...but for how long?I moved to Barcelona in August 2009 and landed, miraculously,...
• Some of the Locations Featured in the Collection. 12 years ago The Kindle version of From Barcelona came out today. Here are some images of some of the places featured.El BornSagrada FamíliaPlaça UrquinaonaMake sure to buy a copy if you have an e-reader. The physical version should be available soon through all the usual channels. Also, come and "like" the...
• From Barcelona - Second Edition 12 years ago Based on friends' photos on Facebook it looks like everyone in BCN is starting to enjoy the summer and the music festival season. The weather is one of the many things I miss not living there. We've got a gale force wind and lashing rain in the Low Countries today.Anyway, I'm pleased to announce I...
• Barcelona Nightlife - Gambling The Night Away 13 years ago Barcelona isn't Las Vegas or Monte Carlo which doesn't mean you can't test you luck and play games that might not make you rich, but could pay for a couple of drinks. Many bars and restaurants have slot machines, and in addition to that there is the famous Barcelona Casino near Port Olimpic. Unlike...

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