Today is October 12th. When I was a kid, back in the US, we celebrated Columbus Day on this day. That’s not a popular thing to do anymore.
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Barcelona’s Seven Hills – an easy urban hiking route
Barcelona, as you are surely aware, was built on seven hills. Just like Rome – and a long list of other cities – it has seven hills within the urban
Social Class in Spain – the king, the pijos and the proletariat
Let’s talk about social class in Spain. This morning I read an article in La Vanguardia about los pijos. And it made me consider the social class issue.
Thinking of Rome (and Genghis Khan)
The other day I went to a wedding. It was at a spot overlooking the sea, on a cloudy day, and a few small drops were blowing in
Poblenou – industrial chic in an up-and-coming Barcelona neighborhood
Weekday mornings, I walk my wife Morena to work. Her office is in Poblenou, in a small building next to one of the new apartment towers. It looks
Customer Service in Spain – FYI, it’s not the world’s greatest
I’ve been thinking about Spanish customer service. If you haven’t been around too long, you might have some expectations about politeness in customer service that just aren’t getting
Japan – sushi, sweat and urban sprawl in Tokyo and beyond
Japan has always been at the top of my travel bucket list. Far-off and unique, it’s appealed to me for a long time. I’ve been a fan of
Sober in Paradise – an update from the Bahamas
“Put a strawberry daiquiri in my hand right now!” “I need, like, four Bahama Mamas.” “Oh look, there’s Margaritaville!” “I’m so ready to hit the bar.” Welcome to
Staines, Runnymede and Windsor: Magna Carta, Fish and Chips
This also has been one of the dark places of the earth. Am I the only one who can’t see the River Thames without thinking about Joseph Conrad
Weed clubs, guns, and anti-tourism protests in Barcelona
Hey hey! The big story around Barcelona these days: an anti-tourism march was held over the weekend in which protestors sprayed tourists with water guns. It’s all over
