A Brief History of Deadly Dolls in Horror Cinema
The horror of “living” dolls lies in their uncanny resemblance to something that it is inherently not human. Their faces, whether of porcelain or plastic, mimic our own and so are imbued with an eerily...
View ArticleCan “Peace of Mind” and “Expat Finances” Coexist in Spain?
Peter Dougherty loves his work at BISSAN Wealth Management. He helps a wide range of clients prosper amidst a variety of ever-changing cross-border financial circumstances. Peter says it’s all part of...
View ArticleGothic Legends: Old Tales from the Old City
Behind Barcelona's real history of buildings and kings, there is another secret city of legends and myths.
View ArticleDeadly Spiders in Europe: How Worried Should We Actually Be?
If you were fond of poking your hands into every nook and cranny, and were very unlucky, a walk in the Spanish countryside could result in a painful bite from one of the country’s larger arachnids.
View ArticleUp Next Week: Metropolitan Culture Corner with Tarek Fresno
Up next on the Metropolitan Culture Corner, we speak with Tarek Fresno. He is a Barcelona native, music aficionado, world traveler and has been a bartender at the historic Bar Marsella in the...
View ArticleHonoring the Dead with Bread: Tots Sants & Panellets
Catalunya is steeped in history, culture and plenty of tasty gastronomic customs! One such example is the appearance of the delightful little marzipan “breads” known as panellets which grace bakeries...
View ArticleWhat's on in Barcelona, October 31-November 6, 2024
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View ArticleIs Barcelona the New Hub for Standup Comedy in Europe?
Barcelona Metropolitan speaks with three leading standup comedians in Barcelona.
View ArticleThe Long Culinary History of Pumpkins
Like tomatoes, maize and potatoes, the pumpkin is indigenous to the Americas, with the earliest evidence of pumpkin consumption dating as far back as 8,000 BCE in Oaxaca, Mexico.
View ArticleWomen Are at a Higher Risk of Dying from Heart Disease
Too often, women with symptoms of cardiovascular disease are sent away from doctor’s offices because of gender biases that “women don’t get heart disease.”
View ArticleSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
Many of the walls of this part of the city date back over 1,000 years. The past few decades have seen it transform into a warren of trendy coffee and craft beer bars, tapas restaurants, alternative...
View ArticleOn Piste: Where to Ski in Andorra
This land of high mountains and narrow valleys boasts the best ski slopes in the Pyrenees and a number of resorts that cater for all levels.
View ArticleMetropolitan Culture Corner: Tarek Fresno
This month we speak with Tarek Fresno, who is a Barcelona native, music aficionado, world traveler, and long-time bartender at the historic Bar Marsella in the neighborhood of El Raval.
View ArticleWhat's on in Barcelona, November 7-13, 2024
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View ArticleValencia Floods: Our Warming Climate Is Making Once-Rare Weather More Common,...
Fifty years ago, a DANA occurred every three or four years, typically in November. Today, they can happen all year round.
View ArticleWomen Are at a Higher Risk of Dying from Heart Disease
Too often, women with symptoms of cardiovascular disease are sent away from doctor’s offices because of gender biases that “women don’t get heart disease.”
View ArticleHow Europe Can Prepare for Trump 2.0
After an unprecedented political comeback and sweeping victory, Donald Trump will soon be the 47th US president. What does this mean for Europe, and how can EU countries prepare for four more years of...
View ArticleA Bone to Pick: Carrer del Bisbe
One of the most photographed features of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter isn’t even 100 years old. The elaborate footbridge that spans Carrer del Bisbe, connecting the Palau de la Generalitat with the Casa...
View ArticleAntoni Tàpies: Painter, Sculptor and Art Theorist
Antoni Tàpies i Puig is one of the most famous artists to come out of Catalunya, and one of the most important representatives of informalism.
View ArticleAutumn Wine Escapes
Know your garnatxa from your morenillo by indulging in a day of wine tasting at one of Catalunya’s most emblematic winemakers.
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