Posted in barcelona on Jun 8th, 2010
The second Saturday of each month, at midnight you can see an unusual commotion before an anonymous portal in the Eixample neighbourhood of Barcelona. About thirty people, many laden with bags or briefcases, line up before the iron gates, and only cross the threshold if their name is on the list. Inside, behind a thick [...]
Posted in barcelona on Jun 7th, 2010
I wanted to briefly explain the origins of the cocktail, but there are as many versions of history as there are recipes for cocktails, just know that they are an American invention and that we are thirsty! All I want is to enjoy them in good company and enjoy their preparation…Shake it! The Mojito (Cuba) [...]
Posted in barcelona on Jun 4th, 2010
We all know that Sonar, which this year will be held on 17, 18 and June 19, is one of the most important festivals in the world of electronic music. Sometimes it´s experimental or not as experimental, but it´s always good, interesting and futuristic. However, some of the artists are little known outside [...]
Posted in barcelona on Jun 2nd, 2010
The Sonar Festival in Barcelona marks an important date in the European cultural calendar because it is one of the most respected festivals of contemporary alternative and experimental music on the agenda. As the International Festival of Advanced Music and Multimedia Art it brings together new artists, trends, businesses and people in our electronic [...]
Posted in barcelona on May 27th, 2010
The art of erotic bondage is more complex and dramatic than it may appear at first sight, and height of this art can be found in so-called “suspension”, which in this case refers to a type of rope bondage done, generally with hemp or jute ropes, that leave leaves the bonded one suspended [...]
Posted in barcelona on May 26th, 2010
Barcelona is one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, and it attracts millions of tourists every year (in 2007 visited 7.2 million tourists, imagine in 2010). During the day you visit the parks, beaches and monuments and for dinner you have some delicious tapas. But the night is still young and you want to [...]
Posted in barcelona on May 25th, 2010
There is a big difference when your partner yells “Get lost!” or whispers in your ear: “Let’s get lost together.” However, both can be done easily in one of the more curious corners of Barcelona, a magical place just as apt as setting for a solitary excursion or a romantic getaway: the majestic maze of [...]
Posted in barcelona on May 21st, 2010
There is a small but select library of BDSM-related books in the Scorpion’s Nest – enelnidodelescorpion@gmail.com, a cultural association located in the Raval quarter of Barcelona. One of their most beautiful books is called “The Beauty of Kinbaku”, written by Master K., that contains a very detailed and beautifully illustrated essay about the history of [...]
Posted in barcelona on May 19th, 2010
Leather, latex, ropes, heels, corsets, whips, uniforms … These fetish subculture icons are visually arresting, and yet there are very few photographers really able to capture images which show their true sensuality, elegance and eroticism. The photographer called Tentesion in Barcelona is undoubtedly one of them, and thanks to his unique point of view he [...]
Posted in barcelona on May 17th, 2010
As spring approaches in Barcelona, festival season kicks of, and this year it opens with Primavera Sound. As soon as the lineup is published in early spring, people begin to wonder if thy are up for living three days full of music, friends, drinks and relentless sun in the Parc del Forum, [...]
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