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June 22, 2016March 5, 2017

Summer Solstice Around the World

This week, people all around the world will be celebrating one of the most anticipated events of the year–the summer solstice. The sun is at its highest point, resulting in the longest time between sunrise and sunset of all the other days of the year.

In most cultures throughout the world, the summer solstice is much more than just observing the tilt of the Earth in relation to the sun. It is celebrated with many festivals, rituals, and celebrations to recognize this unique day of light. Let’s go on a journey around the world to discover these diverse traditions.

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June 21, 2016March 5, 2017

Tourism in Barcelona

Sweet summertime in Barcelona! Sunshine, beach days, and tourists, flocks and flocks of tourists. You can’t really go anywhere no matter how much of a local spot it is without seeing families, friends, or large groups on holiday. The beaches and streets went from already being busy to being packed with barely any room to walk.

Just how is tourism affecting Barcelona?

Ever since the Olympic Games were hosted here in 1992, Barcelona has greatly benefited. Barcelona is a great example of how a city can quickly develop a tourism industry after the Olympics. The benefits of this would of course be money. Money from tourism has resulted in new jobs, new roads, buildings, restaurants and many more good things. Today, about 14% of Barcelona’s economy is made up of tourism. Continue reading “Tourism in Barcelona”

June 21, 2016March 5, 2017

Challengers Conference: Are Insects the Future of Food?

Last weekend we attended Challengers, a conference bringing speakers at the forefront of disruption, change, policy and maintaining the humanity’s and Earth’s survival and its constant advancement. The speakers, also called “challengers” share their experience, knowledge and ideas to allow more people to either get involved, support or collaborate to help their projects and initiatives succeed.

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June 21, 2016March 5, 2017

On The Road to Sustainable Destinations

Have you noticed that on the slides describing great things about Barcelona on the Aerobus TV screens, they mention sustainability? I definitely have. Barcelona claims to be a sustainable city, and it is the first city in the world to gain Biosphere accreditation as a sustainable tourist destination! Wow!

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June 21, 2016March 5, 2017

Festivals in Barcelona

It’s almost summer! I am so excited for all the sunshine and beach days (finally, after all the rain we’ve had!). With summer comes many activities to do and festivals to visit in Barcelona. How to figure out what to do?? We’ve got you covered here at The Grid BCN!

Looking for a fun way to kick off your summer? Coming up in just a week is the Primavera Sound Festival. It runs from June 1-5. Primavera Sound is the biggest Indie and alternative music festival in the world! According to Time Out, Primavera Sound is the number 1 festival in the world. This is going to be something you don’t want to miss.

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June 21, 2016March 5, 2017

Barcelona: Vegetarian City in the Making

Everything sustainable, organic, natural and ecological is becoming more popular everyday with consumers. This may be part of the
reason Barcelona, declaring itself as a “veggie friendly” city, has decided to implement steps to help visitors to find exciting plant-based meal options. There is even talk of a “BCNvegPoint”; an area reserved for vegan and vegetarian businesses. Wow! But why the increase in vegetarians? Is it some kind of new “hipster” trend or is there something more to it?

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June 21, 2016March 1, 2017

People On The Grid with Anna Giselle Toro

People On The Grid Interview with Anna Giselle Toro

It’s hard to come by someone who doesn’t love wine. The divine creation is consumed in all corners of the globe, but did you know that in 2014 Spain was the largest wine exporter in the world? Although it’s consumed on a regular basis by people everywhere (and especially here in Barcelona), how many of us know exactly what’s inside of it? As Anna Giselle Toro mentions in our recent podcast, unlike a carton of milk or a box of cereal, wine bottles do not need to indicate all of their contents. An interesting thought!

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June 20, 2016March 3, 2017

People On The Grid with Sergi Tarragona

People On The Grid Interview with Sergi Tarragona

In this, People On The Grid podcast Sergi Tarragona, founder of Cloud Co-working at only 25 years old! Barcelona has recently transformed itself as a co-working hotspot. Cloud Coworking brings together an international community of entrepreneurs with currently 15 different nationalities. Sharing knowledge and helping others out – is the foundation of Cloud Coworking.

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June 16, 2016March 1, 2017

People On The Grid with Valérie Aubert Pietri

People On The Grid Interview with Valerie Aubert Pietri

Today we met with Valérie Aubert Pietri, co-founder of Apocapoc Coworking Space and inspiring sustainable living leader. In our interview, she discusses her journey as well as the importance of sustainability in her lifestyle. She hopes to inspire people to change their daily habits to be more sustainable – by changing their diets and many little things such as buying second-hand clothes, riding your bicycle and using windows to cool and heat your home. Continue reading “People On The Grid with Valérie Aubert Pietri”

June 16, 2016March 5, 2017

On The Street in Barcelona

Tired of the same old tours of the popular touristic landmarks? Do you want to become more familiar with your city and its street life? Taking a street art tour might be just the thing for you.

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