Barcelona is crazy about a few things: FCBarcelona, mixing red wine with pop (vino+lemon Faygo/tonic/limonada=tinto de verano, vino+Coke=kalimotxo), and wearing lots of viscose jersey. They’re also crazy about xocolata; at

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In Which Barcelona has Lots of Churches

I promised la Catedral, and here’s where I deliver. But first, here’s a few more pictures of the apartment I’m staying in:

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Bicicletas Para Todos!

Barcelona is a walking city. I’m shocked to learn how close everything is to one another, especially near the sea; the three trendiest parts of town, Barri Gotic, La Ribera

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On Arriving

Firstly, I’d like to thank Delta for turning my 8-hour flight into a Gosling Fest by offering Ides of March, Drive and The Notebook as selections for in-flight movies. I

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[Editor’s Note: Four years after publication, I have written a response to this piece. Read it here. 5/15/2016] The first things a yoga snob will say is “I am not a

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Hectic week! Moved back home (it’s fine), finished up most of my yoga certification hours and getting down to planning the meat of my trip. And Europe! I need to

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This is a Story About a Curse Start: It was the hottest month on record, the weatherman had said this morning on the radio as the boy slurped at his

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Freshly back from the Chicago Cultural Center and an exhibit I’ve been meaning to see for weeks: Morbid Curiosity. I’m in love with all things boney (snicker). Of the skulls

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The timing couldn’t be more perfect: At the end of March, I got laid off. My lease ends in May. I am a certified yoga instructor come May 16. I’ve

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