Barcelona night

When Barcelonans go out at night, they really mean night; restaurants and bars are busiest around 10pm and most clubs do not warm up until around 2am, so if you are heading out, expect to be late, or early, returning to bed.

 1.PALAU DE LA MÚSICA CATALANA

 Opened in 1908, the Palau de la Música Catalana remains one of the finest concert halls in the world, and is a cultural highlight of Barcelona. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palau Música Catalana is well worth a visit, even if you are unable to attend one of their famous concerts. If you do decide to attend any of the fantastic musical offerings, then the Palau Música Catalana will provide an exclusive VIP experience, including a special meal in an exclusive area, such as the LLuis Millet Room, or a private concert with gala dinner at the Petit Palau.

2.BOADAS COCKTAIL BAR

All serious cocktail lovers should head for Boadas.

Ideally located at the top of Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s oldest cocktail bar is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Established in 1933, the bar is a great place to head for a pre-dinner drink; expect the quality of the drinks to keep you coming back for more. The bartenders are true professionals, and the daiquiris alone are worth traveling to Barcelona for.

3.MIRABLAU

Situated on Mount Tibidabo, this cocktail bar offers a staggering view of Barcelona.

The beach, the Sagarda Família, and the skyline of Barcelona are all beautifully illuminated and visible through the enormous windows at the side of the bar. The cocktails are high-quality, and the bar has a laid-back vibe, as most of the guests are happy to relax and chat while they enjoy the breathtaking scene out of the window. With its intimate feel, Mirablau is a great place to come for a romantic drink.

4.GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU

One of Spain’s finest opera houses, the Liceu was rebuilt for a second time after being partially destroyed by fire in 1994, and never fails to impress visitors with its opulence.

Guided tours are available for those wishing to sample the fabulous modernist design; however the real delight comes in witnessing a performance. Take a seat among the splendor and savor the atmosphere as you enjoy some of the finest operas in the world, with performances from stars such as Montserrat Caballé, Josep Carreras and Jaume Aragall. The opera house is one of the finest in Europe, and the Liceu hosts major opera productions throughout the year as well as ballet and symphony concerts.

5.THE SUTTON CLUB

A well-known rendezvous for the stylish clientele of Barcelona, the Sutton Club is one of the city’s hottest hang outs.

The club, opened in 2001, has earned a reputation for attracting high-class clientele; the guest list has been known to feature stars such as actor Nicolas Cage and sport stars such as Ronaldhino, Deco, Ronaldo, Carlos Puyol, Gemma Mengual and Rafael Nadal. The club is made up of seven different environments and has two VIP areas that offer a chance to mingle with the great and the good of Barcelona. The Sutton Club is a must for those who love to dance the night away, as the club features a DJ and a spacious dance floor.

Flashmob in Barcelona! 03.08.2014

Hello! to everyone, who are young, full of energy and want to enjoy life in Barcelona!

We are going to make a flashmob in 

CC Maremagnun, 

• Moll d'Espanya 5
• 08039 Barcelona, Spain

 Come and have fun! It is a great opotrunity to find new friends, meet new people and have unforgettable moments!

We are here 

https://www.facebook.com/events/734830366576215/

VIDEO  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYhGb1hOPNI&feature=share

Semana Santa in Barcelona, Spain 2014

Semana Santa in Barcelona, Spain 2014

  Easter weekend in Barcelona in 2014 is going to be from 18th of April till 21st if April! This week is called ¨Semana Santa¨(Holy week).

Catolics celebrate ¨Semana Santa¨in Barcelona by different ceremonies, messes, processions. However, like all over the world, Easter in Spain, it is not only a religious holiday. It is a pleasant time, the streets are full of holidaymakers people for a long weekends, pastries and chocolate shops crammed with treats, and in the air spring.

The days are called:

For Spain it is a great celebration. 

· 13 de Abril, Domingo de Ramos

· 14 de Abril, Lunes Santo

· 15 de Abril, Martes Santo

· 16 de Abril, Miércoles Santo

· 17 de Abril, Jueves Santo

· 18 de Abril, Viernes Santo

· 19 de Abril, Sábado de Gloria (ó Sábado de Gloria)

· 20 de Abril, Domingo de Resurrección (ó Domingo de Pascua)

· 21 de Abril, Lunes de Pascua, festivo en algunas comunidades

Take into account that a lot of shops, malls are going to be closed because of celebrations, especially Monday and Friday for sure will be closed. 

Here you will find what to do, where to go, on what to emphasis in Barcelona during this weekends that is well known as a Semana Santa.

Viernes Santo, El dia de Dolor Easter FridayIt is a Friday before Sunday. In Spain, it is a day off. Most of the shops will be closed on this day. Many bars and restaurants will also be closed.Sábado de Gloria (ó Sábado de Gloria) Easter Saturday his day is a work day! It does not considered as a day off. That’s why everything works as usually! All the shops are full of people why buy provision for next 3 days.Domingo de Resurrección (ó Domingo de Pascua) Easter Suanday On Easter Sunday, as in any other Sunday in Barcelona, most stores do not work. Many restaurants do not work, but many will be open to serve those who come to relax family. A lot Masses and religious processions are held on this day.Lunes de Pascua, festivo en algunas comunidades Easter Monday  Easter Monday - is a non-working day. Most of the shops and restaurants will not work.

Masses and processions during Semana Santa At Easter in Barcelona hosts various religious ceremonies and processions . If at this time you 're in town and want to attend one of these events , it is best for the information go to the nearest church . In most churches have bulletin boards that contain all the information about upcoming events.In some large churches and in the cathedral Mass performed with choral singing that ends the process . The Cathedral is located near the northern end of the street Ramblas. 

Contact details of the cathedral.
Santa Esglesia Catedral Basilica de Barcelona
Plaza de la Seu
08002 Barcelona, ​​España
Tel. : +34 93 342 8260

Metro Subway: Jaume I ( yellow line , L4)
Schedule (holidays):
Admission is free: Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 12:45, 17:15 - 19:30
Saturday: 08:00 - 12:45, 17:15 - 20:00
Sunday and public holidays: 08:00 - 13:45, 17:15 - 20:00
Entrance € 6,00 with a guide:
Monday - Saturday: 13:00 - 17:00
Sunday and public holidays: 14:00 - 17:00 

Museu de la Xocolata Chocolate Museum in Barcelona. Barcelona has a long tradition of production and consumption of chocolate in top quality . Only at Easter chocolate in such amounts appear on store shelves. This is the perfect time to visit Barcelona . Chocolate and pastry shops exhibit on display from chocolate sculptures of varying complexity and intricacy . And there is no better place to see it all than the Museu de la Xocolata ( chocolate museum ) in the area of ​​El Born.Turn into a museum. This museum is always crowded , but in the days of Semana Santa turn stretches right on the street. In the Easter holidays there are special exhibitions , but in general there put all the same as usual. One of the most remarkable moments in visiting a museum - a ticket. In the style of Willy Wonka " golden ticket " - a chocolate bar . Usable thing when you walk through the museum chocolate sculptures - without this ticket , I probably would have broken one of the exhibition showcases.

Chocolate version of the famous Gaudi dragon  The exposition covers a brief history of chocolate and various sculptures from chocolate - all from the temple of Sagrada Familia to Hello Kitty. Also, there are temporary exhibitions. When I was there , the theme of the exhibition was FC "Barcelona". This wonderful holiday at Easter for the whole family - children's enthusiasm is contagious , when you see how they are worn between the full-size statues of chocolate and chocolate football Asterix . Shop and cafe at the end of tours provide an excellent opportunity to buy a souvenir of quality chocolate or just drink thick hot chocolate.

Prices:
Over 7 years : € 4,30
Up to 7 years : Free
Schedule:
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 - 19:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00
Calle Comerç, 36
08003 Barcelona, ​​España
Metro Subway: Arc de Triomf ( Red line , L1)
Tel. : +34 93 268 7878

In general, Semana Santa - is a wonderful time for a trip to Barcelona. Two days in a row raise festive mood of the people, and among the local population a sense of the importance of what is happening. Just do not forget that this is not a typical weekend for Barcelona. If you are going to go shopping or try the cuisine at several restaurants, it would be better to come here another time.

Marathon in Barcelona 2014

Marathon in Barcelona 2014  

With the slogan "Barcelona is in your legs," Zurich Marathon Barcelona 2014 will give the shot for starting of Marathon! 

Barcelona as a Olympic capital of 1992 is deserve to host international marathon 2014, plus its sport traditions! In the marathons of 2012 and 2013 years, more than 20.000 participants took part. This way Barcelona took the 4^th position in Europe’s top list, slightly falls behind the Marathons in Berlin, Paris and London. Perfect organization, the route laid along the famous tourist spot makes the Marathon in Barcelona more and more popular every year. Running near the castles, Rambla street will male these participation incredible and unforgivable.  

Barcelona’s Marathon is one of the most important Marathon in Europe! 

Disney on ice in Barcelona

Disney on ice in Barcelona 2014

Disney Show on ice in Barcelona ! 

Take an incredible pleasure when the classic meet with the modern world on the ice during the Disney show on the ice in Barcelona. Celebrate with us the 75th anniversary of the Princess Disney´s history. 

You will spend your time with a lot of fun during Disney Show, where Rapunzel with his companions Flynn and Maximo are going to a fascinating journey to new worlds. You will visit New Orleans and meet with the Prince Tian that was turned into to frog. Only the kiss will help him and remove the curse.

Go through the magic wood with Snow White and  the seven dwarfs and find out that dreams come true… when the princess found her prince. 

Your favorites princess will take part in unforgettable ice show. Enjoy the beauty and the magic of Disney Show on the ice-come back to dream.

Useful tips:

When: 27.02.2014-02.03.2014

Where: Palace Sant Jordi, Passeig Olímpic, 5 - 7, 08038 Barcelona

Price: from 19 €

Buy ticket: tickets 

Official web page: Disney on ice in Barcelona 2014

Are you ready?

Carnivals in Barcelona 2014

Carnivals in Barcelona 2014 come closer!

 The carnival in Barcelona probably will not be on such scale as in others towns, but still there are some events ¨must¨ visit. People usually follow traditions, wear mask, dress up and go for a streets to enjoy the carnival in Barcelona. 

During the carnival you have a great chance to try the food from the different part of Spain and for sure some particular meal of Catalan cuisine. On the district of San Marty, on the Rambla de Guispúsco street will be the most vivid part of the carnival: live music, parades, dancing and much more!

Useful tips:

When: 25.02.2014-05.03.2014

Where: different cities 

To see all the carnivals click here

MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 2014 in BARCELONA 2014

 MOBILE WORLD  CONGRESS 2014 in BARCELONA 2014

Are you coming to Barcelona for a particular concert or to a visit a particular event, which you cannot miss? Do you want know more additional information about events in Barcelona? Or did you come to Barcelona as a tourist and thinking about take all the advantages of this moment visiting some concert, exhibition or party? Here you will find all useful information about Barcelona’s events to spend your time in the best city in the word in BARCELONA in the best way.  

 On the 24-27th of February is planning to hold 
 MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 2014.

Among international events in Barcelona MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS probably is one of the biggest congress here. As well as it attracts more than 70.000 visitors every year. The organizations организатори of MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS is GSMA. GSMA is the association of mobile operators from more than 220 countries. They are doing this congress as the most important event in mobile technology niche in the whole world. 

Visiting this kind of event gives to the professionals and enthusiastic people in mobile niche an opportunity to find necessary contacts, liaise with with big companies, giants of mobile technologies. This congress inspire you to study at the professionals. Here you may know new information about the creating of new applications for mobile phones.  Also this event presents a platform that is used by big companies such as Microsoft, Samsung and Nokia for announcing, presenting new products and innovations. 

This event is open for a public, so it does not matter who you are a journalist, professional or you are just fancy of mobile technologies, do not miss  MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 2014 in Barcelona.

Useful tips  about MWC 2014 in Barcelona:

When: 24-27th of February 2014;

Where: Grand Fira de Barcelona, Avenida Joan Carles I, 64, 08908

Price: The prices for 2014 year in not mentioned yet, but during the last year the prices started form 699€ standard and to 4999€-the platinum one. 

How to get there: To the closest stations Europa Fira" and "Ildefons Cerdà" the best way to get there is using FGC trains.

Additional information: official web site Barcelona MWC 2014

What to do in Barcelona? 5 things to do in Barcelona

What to do in Barcelona? 5 things to do in Barcelona

Are you in Barcelona?

So, it is a perfect time for you to open it in a new way. It does not matter how much time do you have in Barcelona. This city has a lot of activities that will make you crazy about this city and for sure YOU will come back here one more time. So, do not waste your to time, and start explore Barcelona! As you know now, Barcelona is a sun-drenched city, which you have to see anyway.

The first place is Placa Reial: a perfect place to listen to music, to see music, palm trees, to eat in luxurious restaurants and have good times. This beautiful place is located just near Las Ramblas. If you want to find a beautiful place for tasting traditional Spanish and Catalan restaurants in Barcelona this place is right for you! If you are a real fan of nightlife, be sure you will find a plenty of interesting clubs here too. It is a real good place to find live bands and indie rock music or head over to Jambore for pumping hip-hop and dance classics, you can also catch some live Flamenco performances. It should be mentioned that Flamenco is not a national Catalan tradition. This kind of tradition came from the South of Spain. One more important thing is that catalans expect you know that. 

The second one are El Born & El Gotico: these streets are really famous. They are the most beautiful and oldest streets in Barcelona.It does not matter how much time you are in Barcelona, every time you go there you will find out something new, interesting and fascinating. If you want to feel the atmosphere of Barcelona, you shuold go there anyway. It is the one thing must done in Barcelona, This district is a perfect place to find your part of Barcelona and enjoy it 100%. Probably, you will find El Born & El Gotico dirty, smelly and sometimes dangerous, but nothing can compare to these rustic streets. You can't claim that you know Barcelona, until you were in El Born & El Gotico and enjoy these marvellous ancient streets. 

The third one is Barcelona’s beaches: You can't find a better place where to relax in the summer, if not on the Barcelona's beahes!!! Is a magnificient place to kick back and grab a drink. In fact, Barcelona is one of the best beach's cities in Europe. And you know what, it is truth. Once you were in Barcelona's beaches you will come back for sure, to enjoy it one more time, to take a sunbath, to have a great time with your friends. In fact it is always overcrowded because of local people and huge quantity of tourists. You will be really lucky to find a place where to relax, but is worth of it. Here you will find people from all over the whole world. Especially near Chiringuitos, well-known beach-bar, where visitors will sip on expensive Mojitos (5-10 Euros). Young people their toned bodies and smoke strong cigarettes. Be aware of your things. As well as these kinds of places attract a lot of the city’s best pick-pockets. If you want some exotic you should go to the nudist beach, Marbella. 

The next one is rooftop terrace: Barcelona is reach in of rooftop terraces, but there is one the problem: anybody does not know where to find them. Barcelona's rooftop terraces should be at the top of Barcelona’s exclusive hotels and they like to keep it that way – exclusive and elusive. Useful recommendation is to head to Hotel 1898 toward the top end of La Rambla (it’s on the right, above Starbucks). Jump in the lift next to reception and go up to floor 7. You will come out directly on the rooftop terrace, next to the bar. Order a drink, or ask where you can sit, and they will provide you with a menu.

Escape to Sitges (Only 20 minutes from Barcelona): Barcelona has it all, but if you feel the need to get away from the city and go where the locals go for a holiday, then cute but classy Sitges is a must. Jump on the metro and head to Sants Estacio, then get the Renfe train to Sitges. You can use your T10 metro card (although technically you shouldn’t) and you’ll be in Sitges in 20 minutes. Even though it’s so close to the city, it has a completely different vibe. It’s clean and chic and you’ll totally understand why this is where the rich and famous Spaniards have their holiday homes. The broad board-walks are lined with tall palm trees and rows and rows of classic cafes and restaurants. The bars are surprisingly cheap considering the wealth this town attracts, but you may as well grab a couple of cold ones from a corner shop and hit the beach – the views are even better! You may also notice that Sitges is somewhat of a gay haven and the town is full of flamboyant gay bars and clubs. The town frequently erupts into extravagant festivals and the legendary Sitges Carnival is something I will never tire of. Sitges is simply amazing and has to be seen to be believed.

Studying abroad

Studying abroad 

If you are thinking about studying abroad, so you are in a right way! If you are abroad, it gives you many opportunities, which you will not have in your university at home. 

The first reason why should you study abroad is learning language or making your language skills better!

The season reason is that you discover a new part of the word.

You have a great opportunity to choose the best programs in your field. 

Every year the amount of international students grows. It is because the countries help these students to get visa, the countries make small tuition fee to increase the pool of international students.

If you were studying abroad, be sure, that you are more employable in the world, which started to be more globalized. All things that you have abroad: language skills, adaptability cultural sensitivity after your graduation will be very much in demand. 

Nowadays employers are looking for a person who can solve difficult problems, the one who can find a new way of solving problems. Speaking in a few languages will obviously help you! Internship in international company is valuable too. 

While you are abroad you can take advantage of local specialties, for example, study design in Australia, management in the US, art in Italy, engineering in Germany

What can be better then studying with the world leader in your fiels?

To sum everything up, studying abroad develops your independence, expands your personal horizons, and enlarges your circle of international friends and contacts. Who knows, probably someone of your international friends will be able to help you in your life or career?

Barcelona in 1 day

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in 1 dain 1 day! 

My congratulations! You are in Barcelona! It is perfect place to relax, shopping, enjoying life!

Sure, there are a lot of interesting sightseeing, which everyone should visit! But what to do if you are here only for one day? Unfortunately, one day for Barcelona is not enough, but we will try to visit as much as possible. How to manage your time right not to miss anything breathtaking? Read here! 

In this article there is a plan for visiting Barcelona in one day. The purpose was to include the most important legendary historical cultural sites! Barcelona is a place where it is not possible to remain indifferent. 

Let´s start our trip with the heart of Barcelona, the place without which no one could imagine Barcelona. This Barcelona´s treasure is Sagrada Familia. Sagrada Familia is the most colossal Antoni Gaudi´s masterpiece.  It is still in the process of being finished! You can easily get here using metro Sagrada Familia. Any exit there will bring you to the cathedral. You can visit not only the cathedral itself (it takes you about 2 hours), bout also a permanent exhibition on the master´s work. From October to March the input is open from 9.00 to 18.00, and from April to September from 9.00 to 20.00. To visit Barcelona for one day we don’t have enough time to hang out Barcelona on foot, that’s why go to subway from Diagonal to Rambla de Catalunia. On the corner of 115 on this street you will find a church, called Parròquia de Sant Ramon de Penyafort. It was built in XIV century. This church is not popular, but worth to see. If do you want to explore altar neogótico of 1950 and the work of Claudi Rius, you should remember that its opening hours are at 1 p.m. or in the evening after 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Going down the La Rambla, going to Carrer d’Arago, where you should turn to go to Passeig de Gracia. Exactly there you will find two buildings that we are interested in. The first one is Casa Batlló, the second one is Casa Milá. The houses number 41 and 43. Antonio Gaudi created it. Casa Batlló was just like a simple house. But later on in 1904-1906 it was reconstructed on request Josep Batlló i Casanoves. Catalans call it Casa dels Ossos, because of its shapes. It remains bones. Since 2001 there is a museum and after that it is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site. There side by side you will find Casa Milá. It was built during 1906-1912. Another name is La Pedrera. Here at first Antonio Gaudi first time used a huge quantity of supporting columns. This way he could fancy arches. In 1984 it was recognized as World Heritage Site.

After that going down to Passeig de Gracia. Turn there left and that go along the avenue Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes to Carrer Roger de Lluria. We need the opposite site of the street. That along Carrer Roger de Lluria gp to Carrer Casp. There is located Casa Calvet, 1898-1900. This building has a name of its customer Pedro Martir Calvet the owner of the textile factory. In the façade of the building immediately you will find Guadi´s work. If you go down the street or Carrer Bruc to Ronda de Sant Pere and turn right, in a few minutes we will be in the center of Plaça Catalunya. During the sunny days, here you can buy a special food for pigeons and feed them. It is an unforgettable little adventure. Because this little creatures get used to people and do not afraid of them. Some of the birds can sit down on you shoulder, head, and it is because of a handful of goodies. From there by Avinguda del Portal de l’Angel,from where goes Carrer Cucunulla, there we should turn left to Carrer Arcs, left to Carrer Boters, going down a little Carrer Palla, we will find Carrer Bisbe, where turning to the left we will find Plaça Seu.  There is a Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia de Barcelona. Its foundation was started in 1298. The building lasted for 2 hundred years. It was finished to 1420. Everything here is worth seeing - and bas-relief above the entrance, the interior, the main altar, stained glass and do not forget to pay attention to the keystones. After the exit from the Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia de Barcelona. Go it around by Carrer dels Comptes and turn to Carrer Pietat. Because it is a Barrio Gótico. Here every stone has a part of history. 

So, we are on the Carrer Bisbe again. Let’s go by it to square Sant Jaume.The ancient one in town. There we will find the Government of Catalonia. On the square usually city’s fiestas are held, including “castellers” (human towers). Along the squareis Carrer Ferran, going by it wee will find Carrer Vidre. This narrow passage goes to Plaça Reial in the center of which you will find Gaudi’s lights. In the tine of Fernand VII powering it was planned to call “Heroes' Square in Spain”. 

If someone wants, you can exit from the square on Rambla and walk through it to the sea to the Columbu’s monument. On the opposite site you will see the Museu Marítim The museum is closed on Mondays, the 1st and the 6th of January and 25-26 of December. The tickets are sold from 10a.m. till 7:30 p.m. But if you came on Sunday after 3 p.m. the temporal exhibitions are free! 

Soon is going to be evening and the coolness of the sea started to be felt. Going up by Rambla to the metro station Drassanes (for those who did not go to the monument of Columb and to the Museu Marítim- go in the direction of the sea ) and go two stops to Espanya. This way now we are on the Plaza España that was construed in 1929 by (Ildefons Cerdà i Sunyer) as the beginning of the roads, leading from Barcelona in a suburban area at the time. Now we are at the foot of Montjuich Mountain. Where due to the beginning of World Fair in 1929 was created of Museum of Contemporary Art (MNAC), Torres Venecianas, which departs from Avinguda Reina María Cristina and in the end (Palacio Nacional is located. In the end of Avinguda María Cristina we will find charming fountains. They were created by Carlos Buigas, the son of the Columba’s monument. Fountains were damaged during the Civil War in 1937 and did not used till 1955. After being repaired and restoration they again charming as with their beauty and magic!

Want to start your own business? Move to Barcelona!

Want to start your own business? Move to Barcelona! 

It does not matter how old are you, everyone during its life wants to be independed, free, and sure to have a lot of money to allow yourself different things to do. 

When do you think about your own business or cities, countries where huge amount of reach people, you might think about Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Tokyo. Probably you might think more about cities in the United States and others, but now start to think about BARCELONA! Yes! Exactly Barcelona! You may ask why Barcelona. What is so special about this city? No one does not even think to start business here! So, why Barcelona is suitable for doing business?

After reading this article you will understand why, you will have no doubt why you should start your own business here! 

BarcelonActiva is a well-known, popular place where you will go, if you have plans, ideas for doing business in Barcelona. This place is also known as Aramiento de Barcelona (Barcelona City Council).

Imagine for a minute that you have a really good interesting project for starting your own business for example in Samara. What is your first action? What to do? Where to go? Whom to ask? How to start? What documents are required? If you are in Barcelona, you do not have all these problems, you know why? Because of BarcelonActive. BarcelonActive was established to help you with all these as it seems first hard solving questions! BarcelonActive’s work staff are experts in their fields. They will provide you with mentoring, evaluation. Can you imagine, you can visit FREE seminars! Professional free advices is only a small part of available service you can receive at BarcelonActiva. Barcelona is an example to follow! BarcelonActiva is a perfect place, it is the premier entrepreneurial support environment in the world. The model for fostering start-ups in Barcelona could be implemented in every country, in every city. 

More detailed information you can find here. 

· www.barcelonActiva.cat

· www.barcelonanetactiva.com

· www.porta22.com

P.S. Everything sounds like a fairy tail, but here is the statistic: 76% of the businesses started with help from the program were still in business four years later.

Studying abroad!

Studying abroad! 

Are you young, brave, full of energy person? Are you thinking about studying abroad? It´s great! 

It is an incredible feeling while you are studying abroad. While learning abroad, especially in Barcelona you will explore a new culture. Probably, first time you will fell a little bit scary or nervous. That why, here you will find special advices how to study abroad. So, this way you will know how to do everything right.

First step: you should find right study abroad program or course you want to visit. It is the first and one of the most important steps in preparation for studying abroad. It depends only on you, nor on your friends or relatives. Only you decide what do you want to learn, where do you want to study, which city, country, college. So, how to choose:

1) If you did not find something particular on mind (languages, culture, climate, country) just do some Internet research, find travel guides. Make a good list to choose from. Than make it just a few best places you wanted to go. You should ask students that made this programs to know better if t is something you were looking for.

2) On the other hand, if do you have some preferences you have you check all the advantages and disadvantages of each program you have. 

3) Now you have two options to think about. The first one you choose program directly through your university, the second one is another one. Sure, it has its own pros and cons to both. If do you like more the courses to study abroad through your university everything will be easier, because you will know student and will feel more relaxed. What is about paper work. Sure this way, you will not do as much paper work as for programs from another university to make everything to be prepared. If you want to try a program from another university, you will find more opportunities to find the program you want and it will be more exiting! You'll be studying with students you've never met, but there is more paper work :( to apply for a program.

4) At last, when you decided with the program, you have to ask what paper do you need to prepare, for example,student visa requirements, probably some additional documents and check information about your passport. Each country has different requirements, so be sure not to miss important things!

Shopping in Barcelona

Shopping in Barcelona

Shopping in Barcelona will satisfy your buying hanger. There are about 3500 of shops and a lot f outlets with the all year round discounts in the suburbs of Barcelona are attractive destination could be at the same level as Milan and Paris.What should you know?Tax free in Barcelona: Firstly, let's talk about good things. Remember that leaving the country you could take back your tax. For that you need tax free check Global Refund, which you will receive in every shop were you bought more than 90,16 euros. For Spain there are next rules of to make tax free (due to Global Refund web site):The period to receive the custom stamp on your check is about 3 months you received it.Check is valid for 5 years since the date of receiving it.The place where you could fill down all the applications for tax free: you can take it back in the office of Global Refund at the airport in Barcelona. You could do it in the others offices within the European Union with connecting flights or, in the presence of Customs seals in some bank branches.Custom stamp: Spain’s custom stamp or the customs office in the another country of European Union.Tax free check you have to show on the custom control together with the purchasing. If is it possible in the box with cash checks and passport.Secondly, don not plan the shopping in Barcelona on Sunday. During Sundays Spanish people do not not work, well a few of them. All the malls, boutiques and shops are closed all day.Thirdly, you should take into account that Spanish people are not workaholics. That’s why a lot of shops are closed foe siesta, break, lunch that is from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. till 5p.m. Fourthly, the prices on the La Rambla street are higher than in the others shops. Here you can buy souvenirs!Finally, mostly in the all shops credit cards are accepted, so be ready to be asked for passport or others documents.Despite all this facts, shopping in Barcelona it is a pleasure and some kind of good life experience.Sopping in Barcelona is the shops, boutiques and outlets.If you are kind of really lazy person, in Barcelona you will find 20 biggest shopping centers , where you could find everything at the same time and place, starting with simple cheese to linens. Here you can have a snack or a really good dinner.In the most of shopping malls there are children playgrounds for your children and massage chairs. You could find shopping centers in center of the city and in the other districts of Barcelona. One more option for the connoisseurs of shopping who are satisfied with going from shop to shop and make a shopping day like something special is boutiques. Boutiques are everywhere. In the center you can find them everywhere too. Among them you can find really famous brands, like Chanel,  less famous shops of young designers  and local popular ones Custo and Desigual. Along the center of the town lays like locals call it “shopping line”. What is shopping line?! Sound interesting! Shopping line in Barcelona is 5 km boutiques, that are located along the pedestrian streets. It makes shopping walk more pleasant.

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Shopping in Barcelona 2014! Sales in Barcelona 2014 started!

Shopping in Barcelona 2014! SALES Sales in Barcelona 2014

The period of discounts in Barcelona 2014 just started!

Two times a year in Barcelona is the great period of discounts! During this time in Barcelona hment magnificent sales in its shops. Well, as you are n Spain you will find “rebajas in Spanish or rebaixes as the Catalans”. The discounts start with 20%-50% and till the end of the period could be about 70% Great! Is not it?! But, necessary take into account that till the end of the sailing period stock in the shops will be less than before. The assortments of the shops in Barcelona is not endless! Especially during the discounts period!

Desigual, Zara, Custo Barcelona, Mango, Bershka, Topshop, HM, and many, many more take part in the sale. All they are located on Passeig de Graca. Weeks ahead the locals start planning, talking and saving up their money.

So, remember, that sales in Barcelona start on the second week of he January, right after the holidays! The previous one was Three Kings' Parade. The sales in Barcelona is finished in the March. Can you believe? Two months of sales! It would be better to come for sales in the middle or in the end of the period of the sales.

Th period of the sales could be divided in three stages. The first sale, then a bigger mark down for second sale, and finally remate – final clearance sales.

Summer sales start in Barcelona in the middle of July end in the end of August. The most significant sales are expected in the August. But the advice is to come to Barcelona for sales in the July.

Firstly, the assortments of Barcelona's shops will be bigger! Secondly, a lot of Spanish people in the end of the August go for a vacations. So, it means that a lot of the shops in the end of the August will be closed. That's why come to Barcelona for shopping for the second sales week. This way you will be sure that all the shops now with sales for their clothes!

The Spaniards take the sale very seriously, the Spanish government has decided that the stores only can use the term rabajas during specific dates. It means that almost all the stores take part on the sale.

The period of the sales in Barcelona is accompanied with insane mad and crazy boom! Barcelona during this period immerses in the buying frenzy, madness)!

The shops are fulling with buyers who hunt for the best deals! It is not the best period of being in Barcelona if do you want to go for shopping calm, relaxing manner! But on the other hand, the sales will make you a surprise!

If you are the kind of person who likes to dress up-to-date or are you a shopaholic or just someone who wants to buy a pretty brand clothes? Doesn't matter! Barcelona is a perfect place to visit for shopping or whatever! One more useful tips, go sales shopping during the day, in the evening it is more crowded than during the day.

Be ready to delight! Don't miss!

Three Kings' Parade in Barcelona 2014 was amazing!

Surely, Spain is famous for its culture, traditions, festivals and fiestas! But this one was just something really charming. 

Today I really was like in my childhood. I had a lot of fun! I saw many interesting mysterious creatures, kings, dancing people. It seems like all people in Barcelona came to watch it!

600.000 persons were there! 

It’s unbelievable, but there was  no place where to stay! I used my camera not only for making pictures and videos and for to see something! I was satisfied and I didn’t notice how it was coming to end! The most unexpected thing for me was candy rain!!!

Oh my god! Really?) I’ve never seen a candy rain. Today was my first time. I was crazy about it. Unfortunately, the candies were over and parade was finished… Oh…I couldn’t describe my feelings…

I wish to become a child again and go for my presents) Thanks Barcelona for making people a little happier!