Posted in barcelona on Oct 30th, 2009
Once again one of the most famous fairs of the Catalan capital Barcelona, the Manga Fair, is celebrating its fifteenth edition. This year it pays tribute to the recently deceased Yoshito Usui, one of the parents of Manga and the creator of the mischievous, but lovable character of “Shin Chan”.
But there are many undiscovered works [...]
Posted in barcelona on Oct 29th, 2009
Internet has changed the world. We download music, post videos on youtube and read e-books online. Unfortunately, royalty management organisations and cultural lobbies are threatening this form of cultural exchange, “in the name of the artists”. But now, the artists say NO. Culture shouldn’t have a price, everybody needs to be able to have access [...]
Posted in barcelona on Oct 27th, 2009
It’s not that Barcelona is a dangerous city. Of course, like in any other big city there are pickpockets who focus especially on tourists. But with a little common sense and precaution, nothing will happen. Here are some guidelines to help tourists visiting Barcelona feel and be more safe!
Posted in madrid on Oct 23rd, 2009
Do you have a favourite place building you love in a particular destination? There are beautiful cities around the world which differ from the others by its magnificent architecture. This is the case of Madrid.
Posted in barcelona on Oct 22nd, 2009
The Fifth Avenue, the Champs Elysees or Las Ramblas are some of those streets that do not need to be located on a map to know where they are. And if not, what is the first thing that comes into your mind when you think of a landmark in Barcelona? That’s right; you’ve hit the nail on the head: Las Ramblas.
Posted in madrid on Oct 21st, 2009
In the 15th century he was the most famous painter in Europe. He was hired by duke Philipe the good of Burgundy, and his work ‘Annunciation’ is one of the jewels of the permanent collection in the museum. The Thyssen-Bornemisza museum presents its new exhibition: Jan Van Eyck – Grisailles.
Posted in berlin on Oct 20th, 2009
If you want to enjoy countless exhibitions, theatre, representations, concerts and many other events about the falling of the wall, in addition to discovering hidden parts of this mysterious city, come to Berlin and choose the most interesting events!
Posted in barcelona on Oct 19th, 2009
Nowadays, there are plenty of film festivals in their original languages. If you are interested in this topic and in the world of cinema in general, you shouldn’t miss Cineambigú in Barcelona, a series of films in their original versions.
Posted in paris on Oct 16th, 2009
Pumpkins with scary faces, bony skeletons, angry ghosts and lots of candy, the world is about to celebrate Halloween again! Children dress up and make paper lanterns, and many adults love to celebrate the tradition as well.
Posted in barcelona on Oct 14th, 2009
The Women’s Race or Carrera de la Mujer, which is now celebrated in 8 Spanish cities: Málaga, Valencia, Madrid, Gijón, Vitoria, Seville, Barcelona and Zaragoza.
