Sunday, December 30, 2012

The Tyler Group rings the curtains up at Barcelona’s Theatres


Barcelona’s theatre scene is thriving and is always very well attended by locals and tourists of all ages.There is a small theatre close to the Palau Musica Catalana that hosts both touring companies and local theatre performances suitable for all ages and tastes. Its programme is extremely varied from Belgian mime to South American circus and Jamaican documentary. Another theater known as a family theatre, with the show times being the guide to suitability. It stages everything from comedies to musicals and serious works. The shows before 9pm are generally ideal for anyone any age and the shows after 9pm are suitable for anyone over the age of 16. Also, a contemporary building of 42,000 square meters planned by the architect Rafael Moneo and opened on March 22, 1999. It has excellent acoustics ideal for the many musical arrangements staged here.


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Friday, December 28, 2012

Two Best Cities You Must Visit in Spain

Barcelona, the city of constant renewal, is without doubt the most cosmopolitan and economically most active city in this country. It is located at the Mediterranean sea in the north of Spanish Coast. It is an old city with an old history but has always attest its modernization by following the latest international tendencies and even outstanding them. This is reflects in the general approach to life in this lively city.

The most reason why Barcelona is famous to tourists the old city’s architecture, and there are monuments of Romanesque. quarter and Renaissance periods or still before, but most characteristic is what has been built more or less 100 years ago, truly living its history and culture. You’ll find Europe’s best-preserved Gothic.


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Saturday, December 22, 2012

Parking your car in Barcelona


Parking your car in Barcelona can be a problem and expensive.

The Tyler Group Barcelona expat connections suggest avoid bringing a car into the city center. Instead try using the public transport system. The Barcelona metro system can take you almost everywhere that you need to go. If no metro goes to your destination then buses or taxis are easily available and offer a low-cost transport option.

But if you definitely need to park your car in Barcelona, then we give you some recommendations and a number of options:

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Barcelona Art hotels


If you are looking for style, beach location, and a guaranteed peaceful nights sleep Hotel Arts Barcelona is an excellent choice especially if you can afford the room rates! You will benefit from a modern hotel with rooms of a high standard. You can also be rest assured that the Barcelona Arts Hotel is worthy of its 5 star Luxury hotel rating – something that cannot be said about some other 5 star hotels in Barcelona.

If you are coming to Barcelona on a special occasion like a wedding anniversary or honeymoon then the Arts hotel is ideally located in one of the most romantic areas of Barcelona (after the Cathedral area -the top romance spot). You can walk along the sea front promenade at night with soft lights, palm trees […]

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Saturday, December 15, 2012

Tapas bars and restaurant in Barcelona


There’s nothing more synonymous with Spanish cuisine than tapas, the tradition of eating small dishes as an appetizer, snack or in combination to form a main meal of the day. The latter has become a growing trend worldwide in recent decades, and that should come as no surprise to food-lovers: after all what could be better than mixing and matching all the glorious taste sensations of Spain for supper?

The word ‘tapa’ in Spanish means ‘lid’, and ‘tapas’ is simply its plural form. There are many cited origins for the tradition of eating tapas, and how they got their name, with the most romantic featuring King Alfonso X in a starring role.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Crime & Safety in Barcelona


In comparison with other western countries, violent crime is relatively uncommon in Spain. In fact, one of the attractions for expats is the sense of safety that many feel when walking around cities such as Barcelona. However petty street crime is rife in the city and precautions should be taken to make sure you don’t fall victim to a mugging or bag snatch incident. Common sense behavior such as not carrying large amounts of money or ensuring bags are securely closed are as important here as any other city. Pickpockets work in groups, and are experts in diversion techniques. If someone tries to attract your attention or bumps into you, be especially aware as this could be a purse snatch in action.

One particular scam is to throw a liquid similar to bird droppings on a person. This person is then approached by an apparently well-meaning passer-by offering to help to clean off the offending liquid, and then the victim discovers later that items are missing.

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Barcelona Working Permits



As an expat in Barcelona wanted to live and work as well, you must obtain a residency and working permit, notoriously elusive pieces of paper work that require any number of documents, depending on your purpose in the country. The two permits are tied together in Spain.
Only European Union (EU) nationals do need special authorization or a work permit to live and be employed in Spain, though, it is advised that these individuals register as residents in Spain.
Non-EU nationals, on the other hand, will have a long and tedious process to look forward to, and in most cases, it’s necessary to have a contract of employment before you can apply for a work permit; a legality which can result in a Catch-22 situation, as many employers won’t offer you a job without a work permit, but it’s necessary to have a job contract to apply for a work permit.


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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Zoo in Barcelona


Als u denkt van het nemen van een familie-uitje in Barcelona, zijn de activiteiten, uitstapjes en excursies van één dag beschikbaar voor u om te genieten van eindeloos. Of u willen zou stoeien in de golven op het strand van Barceloneta, of spelen met de kinderen in Parc Güell, er is zeker een avontuur dat is een absolute must voor ieder gezin een bezoek aan de Catalaanse hoofdstad: de Barcelona Zoo.

Barcelona Zoo is een van de favoriete barcelona toeristische attracties voor kinderen. Naast een groot aantal dieren is er ook een trein voor kinderen, een restaurant en een winkel om souvenirs te kopen na het bezoek[…]

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Herfst in Barcelona


Tussen September en November zijn temperaturen afkoeling waardoor het een ideale tijd voor een bezoek aan de stad. Om het nog beter maken, zie deze drie maanden een hele reeks van culturele en gastronomische gebeurtenissen die een echt bijzondere bestemming Barcelona maken.

11 September is de Catalunya nationale dag, in plaats van vieren een grote overwinning van het verleden, zij achten een klinkende nederlaag. In 1714 werd Barcelona belegerd voor meer dan een jaar door troepen die loyaal zijn aan de Spaanse koning Felipe [..]

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