For many who visit Barcelona, a trip to one of the city’s oldest and most vibrant barrios, El Raval, won’t make it onto the itinerary. This is a shame. El Raval is a cultural melting pot that celebrates its confluence... Read More
Continuing on our foodie road trip across Italy, we’re going pick up where we left off. Let's head to Lombardy! (If you just stumbled upon this adventure, check out the Italian food by Region Guide Part 1 to ensure you don't miss out on any of the delicacies!)Lombardy [img-31]Lombardy’s beautiful food culture... Read More
When we think of Italy, we think of a great beauty. A deeply passionate country, steeped in centuries of history and culture. We think of Rome, and its ruins, of Florence, and its art, of love, life and, of course,... Read More
El Raval often gets a bad rap. In April, video circulated of a violent confrontation between two machete-wielding men. Although the incident did not result in any major injuries, it is likely the fight was... Read More
This weekend the Catalan capital of Barcelona explodes into life with the Festa Major del Raval. El Raval in Barcelona is the grubby, charming, cultural hotspot dotted with trendy bars, boutique shops, a thriving art scene and the gastronomic wonders of the Mercat de la Boqueria. Here, the richly diverse immigrant communities intersect and overlap, entangling themselves in Catalan life. The result is a celebration of cultures that reverberates... Read More