Barcelona Idler

Bingo Rumba

Administrator — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:13:10 +0000

Acaba de lanzar una nueva sala de bingo online – la de Bingo Rumba. Son amigos miyos, y les deseo mucha suerte

Sonar Music Festival – Barcelona

Administrator — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:33:45 +0000

It’s not even the end of 2010, and my thoughts are turning to the 2011 festival line-up. Living here in Barcelona, one event always on my must-see calendar is the Sonar Festival – always an enjoyable experience. Accommodation can be hard to come by – there’s only so many friends that can stay at my place! – so if you’re thinking about staying in a hotel near Sonar I’d think about booking now!

Raval Life: Strange things I’ve seen

Administrator — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:50:50 +0000

Living in the Raval is always an interesting experience, and not always pleasant. Here’s what I’ve seen today.

Two guys chopping up lines of coke, on the pavement. And round here, the pavement sure as hell ain’t clean…nice…
Baglady preparing her double mattress, complete with duvet – there are levels of homelessness, you know…
One junkie leaving the local dealer’s, and offering a clean needle to the next punter. That’s camaraderie for you!

Like I said, an interesting place to live…I’ll make sure my next post focuses on something more attractive…

Yabadoo – bingo en linea

Administrator — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:21:15 +0000

Sí, puedo escribir en Español tambien! He encontrado un guía sobre bingo en línea, es muy completo y me gusta el diseño de la pagina.

Technorati

Administrator — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:13:16 +0000

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October, but lovely and warm

Administrator — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:23:03 +0000

Ah yes, this is why I live in Barcelona! Almost the end of October, and it’s still shorts weather! Compare that to the UK – I was there a few weeks ago, and was kicking myself as I had packed totally the wrong clothes, it was so damn cold!

Here, I’m having morning coffee on the balcony, basking in the sun…ah yes, this is why I’m here…

Jazztel – worst telecoms provider in Barcelona

Administrator — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 09:04:04 +0000

Last Monday, I lost my ADSL and telephone connections. I picked up my mobile and tried to call the Jazztel customer service number 1566 – after entering my contract number and being identified as a customer, I was then told that the number only worked from fixed lines and was cut off. Great, so what number do you call to report that your fixed line doesn’t work?!?

I tried another number, and was given a choice of saying I was a JAzztel customer, or saying that I wanted to become one. The first option resulted in another automatic selection of choices, and all of the combinations resulted in the system hanging up on me. So I then chose the second option, and unsurprisingly was answered straight away by a human!

So, at last someone to speak, so all should be well, right? Well, despite calling everyday, a week later I am still without connections, and am still informed that “the technicians are looking into it”. I suspect there are none.

And don’t get me started on the year-long dispute regarding being over-charged….

Best sushi in Barcelona

Administrator — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 12:56:16 +0000

For truly authentic, no-glitz sushi, head over to Tokyo Sushi on C/ Comtal, just off Portal de l’Angel. It’s a small, quiet, family-run place – the father and son take turns in the small but efficient sushi kitchen (and yes, that is his son, although he doesn’t look Japanese!), turning out perfectly presented plates of damn fine sushi. Of course they also do noodles, teriyaki, and other dishes, but I go for the sushi and nothing more!
C/ Comtal, 20 Tel: 93 317 61 80

The Shadow of the Wind

Administrator — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:02:14 +0000

Set in Barcelona in the years after the Spanish Civil War, this fantastic book has it all – part Gothic ghost story, part historical crime thriller, part romance, and 100% authentic Barcelona. Part of the pleasure in reading this book, assuming that you’re familiar with Barcelona’s streets, is how it brings alive an older era – both the characters and the locations. Wonderfully written yet easily accesible, a must-read if you live or lived in BCN.

Administrator — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:08:18 +0000

Barcelona’s a great place to live, but sometimes you need a reminder as to what makes it special. Then something like the Gr� cia festival comes along, something which could never happen in your hometown, and you realise all over again as to just why you live here!

I was up there last night, wandering around the decorated streets with a Mojito in hand (none worthy of an update to Best Mojitos in Barcelona, but enjoyed the novelty of Mojito take-outs!), and taking in the general street vibe. There were people of all ages, sizes, colours, and creeds, all thronging the streets having a good time – in fact, the most elderly seemed to be doing the most dancing! Calle Verdi certainly made an effort with their decorations – I didn’t see all the streets, but I’ll be surprised if Verdi doesn’t win the comp.

Loads of concerts to come, plus correfocs, human castles, and drum parades. What more can you ask for on a balmy, or even down-right scorching, summer’s evening?

The festival this year runs from August 15th to to 21st, and loads more details can be found here: Gr� cia festival info
and a street map of all the decorated streets can be found here:
Gr� cia festival decorated streets