Barcelona struggles with rising tide of tourists
Tourists are vital to Barcelona's economy, but the 27 million people who visit each year have become a headache for the new mayor as she battles to save the iconic Spanish Mediterranean port from...
View ArticleSpain: El Bulli restaurant co-owner Juli Soler dies at 66
MADRID — Juli Soler, who co-ran the world-acclaimed restaurant El Bulli and discovered top chef Ferran Adria, has died. He was 66. Soler died on Monday at his home in Rubi, near Barcelona, Adria...
View ArticleMother’s Day-inspired vacations for moms of any age and travel style
Husbands and kids looking to treat the moms in their lives with a vacation may want to check out this list of travel ideas compiled by experts at Cheapflights. The post Mother’s Day-inspired vacations...
View ArticleUnited Nations launches manual on tourist etiquette
Barcelona visitors are being greeted with messages like "Tourists go home" and "Stop destroying our lives" pasted onto lamp posts and scribbled on walls. The post United Nations launches manual on...
View ArticleWedding gown trends: Barcelona gets ready for Bridal Fashion Week
Will it be backless, colorful or classic ivory lace? Spring 2019's wedding fashion trends are about to be unveiled in Barcelona, Spain. The post Wedding gown trends: Barcelona gets ready for Bridal...
View ArticleGala, muse behind Dali’s work, gets own show in Barcelona
Salvador Dali’s companion and muse Elena Diakonova, known as Gala, is the star of a new show unveiled Thursday in Barcelona that also portrays her as a key force behind his work. Pepe Serra, director...
View ArticleParis show blends happiness and melancholia of young Picasso
More than 300 works from two key periods in Pablo Picasso’s early years go on display in Paris on Tuesday, the first time they have been brought together in the city where the Spanish master took his...
View ArticleThree men from Barcelona: Beating the odds–with no formula
Dani Aliaga, Sergi Rostoll and Uri Singla always like to take chances. The post Three men from Barcelona: Beating the odds–with no formula appeared first on Inquirer Lifestyle.
View ArticleGaudi’s Sagrada Familia: It was like meeting a celebrity
The natural beauty of the world has always been indecipherable. It is a phenomenon we, more often than not, are unable to fathom. I am familiar with the feeling when all your senses are simultaneously...
View Article7 Significant Gaudi Sites in Barcelona
It is impossible to think about Barcelona’s cityscape without thinking about Antoni Gaudi. One of the Catalan region’s most famed sons, his creative eye and architectural prowess earned him an enduring...
View ArticleBCN by Las Flores: The best of Barcelona in every bite
Spanish cuisine is a culinary world in itself, with dishes authentic to each region, and where every city or town takes pride in its own homegrown specialties. Barcelona, for instance, being the...
View ArticleOn-location drawings capture the spirit of place
A huge surprise was the discovery a portfolio of drawings by Urban Sketchers Philippines, an organization affiliated with Urban Sketchers, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering...
View ArticleBewitching Barcelona
The surprising thing about Barcelona is how relaxed it feels. It’s a vibrant city, but also refreshingly laidback. Perhaps it’s because the city grew beside the coast of the Mediterranean sea. When...
View ArticlePrayer and awe in the mountains of Montserrat
Our Lady of Montserrat… Pray for us…” The post Prayer and awe in the mountains of Montserrat appeared first on Inquirer Lifestyle.
View ArticleSay Hola! to Sun Life’s Shine Big in Barcelona contest
Learn how to tango. Unearth the secrets to a mouth-watering paella. Marvel at the beauty and magnificence of La Sagrada Familia. The post Say Hola! to Sun Life’s Shine Big in Barcelona contest appeared...
View ArticleMore favorite ‘secret’ summer destinations
“For its rich cultural and gastronomic life, Barcelona is, without a doubt, my favorite destination in the world. From cutting-edge architecture and three-star Michelin restaurants to the jaw-dropping...
View ArticleBackstage with David Campos
On the weekend of March 24, Manila theater goers were taken by pleasant surprise with the twin bill performances of Barcelona’s Ballet David Campos’ “Sleeping Beauty” and “Giselle.” The post Backstage...
View ArticleWhy the Filipino traveler is drawn to Montserrat
It wasn’t even in the original itinerary, but apparently this visit was meant to be. It proved to be a memorable finish to our trip to Spain barely four weeks ago. The post Why the Filipino traveler is...
View ArticleThe new risks of travel
It isn’t fair! Now that we have certainly the time and somehow the resources, traveling to Europe has become risky business. Simply being senior is risky enough as it is, but venture out yet, and not...
View ArticleSpain’s financial crisis gobbling up top eateries
Spain's bitter financial crisis is eating away at the country's high-end restaurant scene, with the owners of another top establishment saying it will have to close at the end of August. The post...
View ArticleTop Barcelona fashion brand comes to the Philippines
Stores Specialists Inc. has welcomed to the Philippines Desigual, the latest addition to SSI’s stable of international brands. Known for its bold prints and eye-popping colors, Desigual is originally...
View ArticleHidden corners of the world
Favorite spots: “Ta Hien Street in Hoan Kiem District (where backpackers hang out for Vietnamese draft beer ‘bia hoi’); Ly Quoc Su Street, also in Hoan Kiem District, for good Vietnamese food; and...
View ArticleSuperb Spanish sojourn
When my siblings and I were planning our big European trip last year, it was unanimous that the most time should be spent in Spain. Though none of us had ever been there, Spain held this certain allure...
View ArticleEclectic yet global brand shows chic, casual separates for summer 2014
European brand Suiteblanco has chosen Brazilian top model Izabel Goulart to present its Spring-Summer campaign this 2014. The exuberant Izabel embodies the feminine ideal of the brand, the eclectic...
View ArticleFoie gras mousse with coffee-Bailey’s foam, Iberian pork belly with...
It has been open only half a year but Rambla at Joya Building in Rockwell has already changed its menu four times. Despite this—or maybe because of this—it continues to lure diners who are keen to try...
View ArticleStephanie Perkins’ top picks in Paris, San Francisco and Barcelona
Notre Dame—“Don’t forget to make a wish at Point Zero while you’re there.” The post Stephanie Perkins’ top picks in Paris, San Francisco and Barcelona appeared first on Inquirer Lifestyle.
View ArticleThere’s more to Barcelona than Gaudi
Barcelona. The Spanish sun, the Medditernean sea, the Catalan artistry, and home to the illustrious architect Antoni Gaudi. The post There’s more to Barcelona than Gaudi appeared first on Inquirer...
View ArticleCebu seeks sisterhood with Barcelona
Casino Español de Cebu marked Dia de la Hispanidad on Oct. 11 with the traditional pomp and circumstance. First there was the anticipated Mass (next day was Sunday) officiated by Msgr. Achilles Dakay....
View ArticleGetting to know 4 top Spanish brands
To appreciate a particular fashion or lifestyle brand is to know its history and its strong qualities. This was highlighted during our trip to Barcelona upon the invitation of Trimark Holdings Inc....
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