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27/3/2015

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10. I was very excited at first when I read a review about this international japanese restaurant. They have just launched in Barcelona after their success in Dubai and London and I was looking forward to having lunch there with my sushi lovers friends. 

I must say it is a lovely place, unusual. It is located in the Arenas shopping mall and offers a wide variety of sushi and makis. if you r dream is to have sushi in one of those wooden boats, Watatsumi is your place. 


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Location: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes  373-385 - 08015 Barcelona
Telf: 93 228 92 24
https://www.watatsumi.es/

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Hugh me no! Abrassame!                                                                           

27/3/2015

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9. This is certainyl my favorite restaurant amongst all the superb selection at Las Arenas. 

Abrassame is a word play in spanish as "abrazo" means hugh in spanish, however in  abrassame its written with an "S" which comes from brasa which means grill. 

This lovely restaurant grill not only has the best views overlooking the Plaza España and Montjuic but the service and the food is just gorgeous. Vegetarian friendly, healthy options together with an authentic Spanish flavour. 

It is a fantastic place to take guest and people visiting the city. 4****



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Location: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 375-385,  08015 Barcelona
Telf: 934 25 54 91
http://www.abrassame.com/

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Chic candy...Macarons!                 

27/3/2015

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8.Need a break from shopping? Are you the shop ´til you drop type? Relax max! Chill out and have a small sweet-cutests candy in the universe.. have a Macaron! 

These tiny adorable bites are just ideal with a cup of coffee or of tea to have a break from your hard working shopping session. 

Why not buy a selection of three and have them wrapped in a bliss box for your loved ones? 

My favourite shopping mall in Barcelona Las Arenas has one of this fashionable sweet gourmet shops for you to visit Enric Rosich and stare endlessly in order to make the hardest decision of your life: which flavor shall I pick?


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Location: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes  373-385 - 08015 Barcelona
Telf: 93 289 02 44
http://www.enricrosich.es/


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Supermarket filled with love!                                 

27/3/2015

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7. Veritas is a truly unique supermarket filled with love! Organic food, real food, love food! 
Although terribly expensive, if you are planning on going on detox, preparing a vegetarian meal with difficult to find ingredients or even just fancying buying some rare cookies, veritas is your place. 

Veritas is a chain of supermarkets of eco organic food. They have various once all over Barcelona, personally I like the one in Las Arenas shopping mall. 

They have a whole set of options for less salty soja sauces, seeds of all kinds, cereals of all colours and tastes, fat free yogurts to die for and much more. Their healthy offer is endless. 
If you are not into organic - healthy food is a must visit at least once and if on the other hand you are like me, addicted to healthy stuff and having a healthy life style veritas is to be kept in your weekly shops that you should hit! 



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Location: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 373-385  - 08015 Barcelona
Telf: 902 66 77 89 
http://www.veritas.es/

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Bull Ring? No! Shopping Mall!!                                                           

27/3/2015

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6. I am still fascinated by this piece of Art right in the middle of Barcelona. Years ago bull fights were banned in this part of Spain, therefore they decided to cleverly transform this gorgeous spanish icon building into a futuristic masterpiece shopping mall, now known as Las Arenas. 

This beautiful building was built in 1900 by architect August Font i Carreras and had a capacity as a bull ring for14.893 people. It has 52 meters of diameter and its beauty and location made it be the most amazing bull ring in Spain. 

Nowadays this unique landmark, caters high street boutiques, supermarkets and a wonderful top floor terrace flooded in modern restaurants overlooking the whole city. 

There is a glass lift that takes you directly to the terrace from which you can see the Plaza España, the Motjouic fountains and Montjuic. 

My favorite restaurants are Abrassame and Watsumi and my favorite shops are Veritas and Macarons from Enrique Bosch. 

A lovely - authentic must visit place while staying in Barcelona. 4****


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Location: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes  373-385 - 08015 Barcelona
Telf: 93 289 02 44
http://www.arenasdebarcelona.com/

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Feel the Power of Organic Food. Tasty & Nutritious!                

27/3/2015

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5. Feeldorganic is a newsih restaurant right on the Diagonal Avenue between Francesc Macia and Paseo de Gracia. It is a wonderful place, reminds me of Wagamamas due its seating set up. 

The restaurant is divided on two floors: 
-Ground floor: quick service bar and a wonderful organic supermarket with seeds, cereals, juices and organisc fruits & veggies. 
First floor: is the main restaurant. 

Their menu is etiher 9.95€ for one course meal or 14.95 for two course meal. Their detox juice menu is unseen! Fabulous and nutritious options with an amazing presentation and really well and healthily cooked. A must try and a must continue going! 4****



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Location: Av. Diagonal, 449, 08036 Barcelona
Telf: 935 32 85 03
http://feeldorganic.com/




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World´s Best Restaurant: Celler de Can Roca                                

26/3/2015

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4. What can I say about this heaven on earth place?

This Restaurant was awarded  in 2014 Best Restaurant in the World by the Magazine Restaurant and has received countless awards. 

This beautifully designed couture heaven is located in Girona (1:30H from Barcelona). 

They offer two menus (short and long) .The experience is not only a culinary one but a magical one as every course has an explanation, even a story of the Roca brothers and how they came to what they are now. Beautifully presented dishes, excellent service and wonderful taste. 

They even have a candy bar with never seen before petit fours, macarons, tiny cupcakes but fully of flavour. 5*****




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Location: Calle Can Sunyer, 48, 17007 Girona
Telf: 972 22 21 57
htttp://www.cellercanroca.com/

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Gourmet Experience @ Madrid!                                                             

25/3/2015

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3. Today we had the most exciting - exhilarating Gourmet Experience..This time in Madrid!!

The CorteInglès of Serrano 52 has cleverly set up their Shopping malls's top floor info a funky-chic Gourmet Experience.

The three Michelin Star Chefs: David Muñoz, Roberto Ruiz with his Mexican El Cascabel and Jordi Roca - Make up to 7 Michelin Stars in total amongst the three of them.

Street-Xo led by David Munoz is a fusion style restaurant with a Michelin star service set around a cafeteria style-bar.

Their menu choices is limited and not vegetarian friendly however their fish options are simply superb!

For dessert? Don't forget to spend a good half an hour at Rocambolesc by Three Michelin star Chef Jordi Roca from the Celler de Can Roca. This amazing "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" inspired gelaterie, with flavours as funky as asparagus, baked apple or violet with coconut. They have a beautifully set toppings buffet with choices of violet marshmallows, crunchy honey or Japanese basil!

A dream come true for those gourmet lovers!


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Location: Calle Serrano 52, MAdrid
Telf: 914 325 490
http://www.elcorteingles.es/


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What´s going on?                

20/3/2015

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2. Something is happening in this amazing city..!! Who would have said ten years ago that Barcelona would turn into such a cosmopolitan multicultural city! In every street, every corner, every avenue you walk there are new shops that I have never seen before. many events, restaurants and activities are taking place that only in places like New York or London one would see. It is indeed truly exciting to see the evolution and experience this evolution, this change which is making Barcelona an international destination, a must visit city. Check our the Urban Oasis web to see the latest properties for a short term rent and come to this magical unique place: Barcelona! 

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Best Ice Cream in Barcelona... Italian of course!        

20/3/2015

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1. The sun is slowly but surely starting to peek and we cannot wait to start eating ice cream again! The best one of course, always! After trying the ice cream Im about to describe you will never be able to buy ice cream from carrefour or Mercadona again, impossible! This ice cream just makes it the king of ice cream: DelaCrem! This wonderful quint artisan shop offers an amazing variety of ice cream, rare flavors which taste natural and organic! Im kidding but they are just so well made that it almost feels like it is not a fattening food! They follow the most strict artisan rules resulting in  the best italian ice cream, their production is made daily using the best-most selective ingredients. Passion and savoir faire is the most common flavour in every ingredient that this wonderful coffee shop offers. A Must and 5***** Barcelona stop! 

P.D. I recommend checking their corporate video, its amazing! 


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Location: Carrer Enrique Granados 15, Barcelona 
Telf: 930 041 093
http://www.delacrem.cat/

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Masterchef Restaurant: Tens!                                                             

20/3/2015

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11. If you are in the mood for tapas but not what you find in every corner bar in Barcelona, if you are looking for innovation, creativity and taste don´t forget to reserve a table at Tens! This chic restaurant offers tradiciotnal tapas with an innovative taste by Jordi Cruz. This TV star known for the famous program Masterchef, is not only one of the judges but a two Michelin Star chef. This genius from Manersa came to Barcelona and is now head chef of Abac, Tens and Anemos at the Hotel Cram. These three restaurants are certianly three culinary musts, however Tens is a more relaxed - more economic option. Perfect for classy tapas with a chic style! 



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Location: Carrer Rec 79, Barcelona 
Telf: 93 319 2222
http://www.tensbarcelona.com/



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Happy Pills!                                                                                                      

20/3/2015

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15. Today I discovered the cutest shop ever: Happy Pills! It is the sweetest shop in the whole city! Its flooded in colourful, sugary, cute gums! It is such an original way of presenting a traditional candy shop, it looks like a pharmacy. There is sweets and candy for all kinds of remedies: "pills against mondays", "against bad mood", "against the end of summer", pink clouds (marshmallows) against grey days and even against "the pineapple diet". The messages are just so funny, that it just makes you want to buy a jar just for the label.  A perfect funny gift for a special friend! 


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Location: Rambla Catalunya 14, Barcelona 
Telf: 933 012 776
http://www.happypills.es

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Paper Paper... Pepa Paper!                                                                      

19/3/2015

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16. If you love Paper and stationary as much as I do but you want something classy, original and cute Pepa Paper is your place. It is a little pricy however the selection they offer is endless. They wonderful colorful papers which matching envelopes. All kinds of pens and the best part is hte ribbons section! they have absolute gorgeous-beautiful ribbons, rare of find anywhere else!  


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Location: Carrer Balmes 50, Barcelona 
Telf: 934 10 37 54 
http://pepapaper.com/

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Easter Chocolate!               

19/3/2015

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30. This is truly a magical place, a wonderful place, a chocolate place! Oriol Balaguer used to be the pastry artisan for the famous El Bulli of Michelin Star Chef Feran Adria. Oriol Balaguer has won many awards - the latest being the Best Artisan Butter Croissant in Spain in 2014. He has also patented a fancy cup to comfortably eat your chocolate with churros (Typical Spanish sunday breakfast). It is specially interesting to hit this gourmet shop in St. Valentine´s or Easter as their easter eggs are one of a kind! They also have shops and distribute in Japan, Germany, Austria, Australia, China, UAE, Hong kong, Italy, UK, usa and Riyadh. A truly unique shop and a Must visit place! 


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Location: Calle Fusina 5, El Born, Barcelona 
Telf: 933 485 267
http://www.oriolbalaguer.com


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Freixenet - Catalan Cava                                                                          Art. 23 

19/3/2015

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Freixenet is together with Codorniu the most famous cava known worldwide. Last sunday we had the pleasure of visiting the vineyards, the cellars and of course (the best part) the tasting! 
This wonderful cava is located just 30 minutes drive from Barcelona. It is a lovely day out perfect for a sunday morning. It is always best to book first via their web or just by calling (telephone at the bottom of this article). They welcome you at the reception and they firstly project a 2 minute movie about the history of the cellar. Then they take you on a walking tour, where you can start smelling the vinegar and the wonderful wines. Finally they make you hop into a charming train which takes you around the whole labyrinth where they show you the modern way of cava making. Finally they offer you a cava tasting together with a whole tapas menu to accompany the experience. 
The story behind Freixenet is truly and amazing one! 

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 Location: Freixenet -  C/ Joan Sala, 2, 08770 Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Barcelona
Telf: 938 917 000
http://www.freixenet.es/default.asp

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Perfect Barcelona Souvenir...Chocolate!!                                         Art. 31 

13/3/2015

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If you left Barcelona without having had time to buy anything for your love ones...the airport always does the trick!! And Barcelona airport has simply the cutest-sweetest shops which just calms your pain!! If you want to get a little "I thought of you while I was in Barcelona" pressy the Chocolate Factory is your solution!!




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Location: Major de Sarrià 55, Barcelona, Spain 
Telf: 936 76 16 91 
http://www.chocolatfactory.com/

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New Launch of "Love Barcelona City" Blogg!                                   Art. 18

13/3/2015

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Welcome to my new Blogg "Love Barcelona City" by Carolina Ruiz Amo. My name is Carolina and I was born here in 1981. Although I was so lucky to be raised in this incredible city, I left when I was a teenager and completed my studies in France and UK and just moved back over a couple of weeks ago. I just launched a new office of our award winning property consultancy company Urban Oasis in Barcelona. 

I am so terribly excited to be back after more than 15 years to see how the city has changed dramatically. Due to the influence of the 1992 olympics, the new creation of the "Barcelona Brand" is very much out there and  one can see it, feel it and even smell it in all the city´s corners. 

I love feeling nostalgic passing by the traditional bakeries and chocolate shops, such as MAURI where my beautiful Mum use to take me after visiting the dentist, or spending hours just wandering around Pepa Paper touching every possible stationary item that shops has to sell. 

But I also absolutely love discovering all the new restaurants, cafes, shops, architecture and general vibrant dynamic that the city has created all throughout these years which I have not witnessed and missed. I feel I am a tourist in the same city where I was born. 

It was very funny the other day, I started wondering around the area, walking and getting lost in the streets when I suddenly looked up and saw this amazing building...!!! It was the Sagrada Familia right in my face. When I was a child, we did not really visit this area, it was really considered for tourists and locals rarely hit that quarter but when I saw it I immediately took a selfie and send it my boyfriend and family! They all laughed at me and thought..."goodness you really are a tourist"! but hey! I love life and love feeling these little things that surprise you every day, what can I say :-)

I will be weekly posting all the new discoveries I make in this new city for me and share them with you to let you know my ratings and my recommendations of modern and chic places to go to as well as charming-spirit filling shops, cafes and  more.. Take my hand, let´s go!!


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Organic, Detox, Low Calorie, Salad Bar & Barcelona!                   Art. 32

12/3/2015

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Today I had a lovely light lunch at a wonderful "starbucks like style" restaurant called Organics! This lovely cafeteria has a very peculiar and fresh entrance with large plants handing from the walls and a very welcoming chalk board inspiring you to be healthy and hydrated! The "slow fast food" space offers lunch menus named: Eco Express, Eco light (less than 595 calories), eco organic and eco complet. They all include a salad and a choice of rice, vegetarian makis, quinoa, brown rice, yogurts and green tea. It is a lift spirit zen- urban oasis perfect for a light munch in the middle of your hectic day! The humous is particularly nice! 3***

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Location: Plaza Urquinaona 14, Barcelona 
Telf: 932 693 774
www.http://organicsbcn.com/ 

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Love at First sight!                                                                                       Art. 15 

6/3/2015

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This is definitely the Star property of the month! This loft style apartment stole my heart when I first walked into the building. This brand new apartment has been decorated with a unique and most contemporary style which can only make you think of one thing... love at first sight!

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Finally become a Member at the Gym!!                                             Art. 33

6/3/2015

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It´s true! I agree! One should take time to settle down and get organised but I couldn't wait any longer to become a member of any gym! I feel so guilty if I don´t hit it twice a week... Anyway checking all the possibilities around the area, I found one which is literally four minutes from work and reminds me of London!! Holmes Place! Yeah! It exists in this part of the world!  I can´t believe it! The best part? They gave me a pink locker! Sold! 
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22 Reasons to Move to Barcelona Right Now!                                 Art. 19

6/3/2015

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This is a "Must Read" Article about the various reasons why to Move to Barcelona! There are many more which I will be sharing with you week by week however  this is a good start!! Check it out! Click here. 





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Funky & Modern Touch for your house!!                                           Art. 25

6/3/2015

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I have been looking for such a long time for a really nice touch for my office. Rather than spending a fortune all at once in redecorating a room I rather do it slowly but surely, taking my time to find "THE" perfect piece of furniture or decorating item for my office or house. Visiting as many houses as I do a week I realised chairs are such special part of a cozy space. I saw amazing living rooms all in white with plastic chairs which made the space elegant yet cool and funky. I started looking on the internet and saw that all of these treats were really out of budget.. however the other day I came across the perfect solution: the leisure chair!! 
They can be purchased at Casa Viva. It is a lovely household shop which sells from cooking gadgets, to cute napkins to unique pieces of furniture! i couldn't resist, it will stand out in my office making it look white yet modern, which was the objective.  I am picking it up this evening!!! Can´t wait!


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Location: Rambla Catalunya 41
Telf: 93 496 06 48
http://www.casaviva.es/




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Passion for Sushi!!                                                                                        Art. 34

6/3/2015

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When you are craving for sushi, you only think of two things: flavor and cleanness!! I found the perfect place for quality sushi at no risk! Sushi Shop! 

They have two restaurants in Barcelona: one in Diagonal right next to Francesc Macia and the other one in Paseo de Gracia-Concell de Cent. I personally like the one in Diagonal as it is cozy and for a quiet dinner is ideal. I love the fact that all the menu is graphically explained so there is no surprises you get what you see. Their carrot blended in orange is particularly tasty and low calorie and their sushi surrounded in mint is particularly original. They offer two different soy sauces: the original flavor and a thicker-sweeter one... I went for that one! Very chic, modern, well presented, no surprises, quick service. 4****

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Locations: Calle concepcion 2 & Avenida Diagonal 602
Telf: 902 599 995 
http://www.sushishop.eu

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Today... Chocolate!! Cacao Sampaka                                                  Art. 35 

6/3/2015

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Cacao Sampaka is my latests discovery!! This beautifully presented chocolate shop is located just a few minutes walk from Paseo de Gracia. They have three products worth mentioning: firstly their famous squared mini chocolates. Their different flavors is endless and so rare too. They have this crunch which proves the amazing quality of the chocolate. You can tell they are artisan. When I started wondering through the shop I then bumped into something that immediately caught my attention!! Beautifully presented pink chocolate boxes. They contain thin layered chocolate disks ideal to have with tea or coffee, a taste of chocolate without feeling guilty as they are seriously thin! A lovely girly gift to buy a friend too as they are cheap (3-4€) classy, feminine and and sweet! 
They also have a charming cafe where you can enjoy  their macaron selection of cappuccino with baileys, caramel or strawberry. Delicious, classy and amazing location! 5 *****




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Location: Concell de cent 292, Barcelona 
Telf: 93 272 08 33
http://www.cacaosampaka.com

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    Hi! I´m Carolina, I hope you enjoy this blog on my recommendations about living in Barcelona and loving the experience! I´m originally from Barcelona but spent most of my life abroad (France & the UK). Real Estate Entrepreneur and Blogger, I have a double major in Political Science and Urban Estate Management. I love sushi and my favourite colour is pink. I am crazy about stationary and love discovering new tea flavours and now... in love with Barcelona! 

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