one of the side effects of having lived somewhere as glitzy as barcelona is that people frequently ask for recommendations of things to see, do, eat, drink and ... well, enjoy. so i decided to come up with a list of some of my favorite places in Barcelona, most fairly untouristy that i have grown to love during my stay. the obvious disclaimer is ( Read more... )

Our trip to see the Pyramids of Giza starts out well. We catch a cab that has a meter and have a semi-English speaking cabbie that runs us past the creative chaps on the road that try to divert you from your goal (i.e. road is closed, best way from here on horse, donkey or camel). Less successful is the attempt to get into the Great Pyramid (only ( Read more... )

а у меня сегодня ровно год с начала работы в москве!

люди добрые,
посоветуйте как спланировать и отлично провести отпуск в крыму!

хотелось бы знать:

1. как лучше добираться  (сколько по времени)
2. куда поехать, чтобы было весело и было море, и может немного культур-мультур / природы / т.д.
3. сколько все это будет стоить (проживание, питание, аренда машины и т.д.)

заранее спасибо за любую помощь

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SPA Aire de Barcelona

Hands-down one of my favorite places to renew and rejuvenate ... unparalleled relaxation destination in Barcelona. Aire de Barcelona is an Arabic bathhouse, offering everything from steam baths to multiple-level heat pools, aromatherapy, massage ...etc. Here is what unlike.barcelona writes:

"These impressive Arabian-style ( Read more... )

Bar/restaurant La Fourmi

Special to me because this place *almost* replaced cafe 52 for me in my graduate school life. Int'l, student-friendly, american 1950s-decorated, relaxed cafe -- computer-friendly (until 7 pm when a German waitress angrily tells you your comp time is up), simple place to hang out at any time of day or night (open until 4 am ( Read more... )

Bar La Champagneria

A jam-packed, crazy cava bar. The rules: arrive from 4 pm to get a standing spot. Make sure to come NOT in your best clothes because they will get ruined. Do not come with big bags that are hard to hold.. chances of never seeing them again are great ... otherwise, there is just nowhere to put them in this tiny establishment, ( Read more... )