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We all need some time to process what is happening around the world. Last week was hard for our students in Granada, a true roller coaster for everyone. We are happy to know you are now safely home, taking care of yourselves, resting after all these…

The Spring 2020 Arcadia programs in Spain have been suspended due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Students should look for emails from Arcadia for specific information and general updates can be found on Arcadia's Coronavirus updates blog and FAQs.

It was an old cinema in Poblenou neighbourhood known as a “El Rellis” or “El Rellisquín” called in this way by the ice rink that had there as well. Nowadays, since last October 2019, IDEAL is a new center of digital culture and art in Barcelona, in fact…

It is well known that our city has a lack of Green areas and these days are something that population misses. Especially in Horta-Guinardó neighborhood which for a long time has been demanding green spaces.  But few months ago, Barcelona had the fortune…

Last Friday we visited the Parc del Laberint! An amazing park that is hidden in the Horta neighborhood.It’s a historical garden and the oldest of its kind, with an important labyrinth, which gives its name. It started in the 18th century following clearly…

Spanish Omelette factory Flash Flash, from 1970     My mom told me she used to go when she was young, and I couldn’t believe that the place was still open. Weeks ago, I heard somebody who said this restaurant didn’t exist anymore, and I thought…

Are you a good Singer? Would you like to be a super star for a second? Maybe you can feel the same sensation as an artist if you come to Anti Karaoke at Sidecar. It works since 13 years in our city, and for few years Apolo Club was in charge of this…

For those who want to go deeper about the current accommodation problem that Barcelona is suffering due to the increase of tourists and the speculation that is bear our city for at least ten years ago, I will recommend going to watch this film that talks…

Last Friday we visited Hospital de Sant Pau and we had the opportunity to walk around this beautiful complex and learn about its history with an official guide of the building. The Modernista Sant Pau Complex was built between 1905 and 1930 and designed…