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Barcelona, City of Second-Hand Goods

Mónica Boixeda Barcelonian, Only-Be, Things to do in Barcelona

It´s time to shop around the flea markets, one alternative to the usual trade that in addition to being economical is also useful in finding real bargains or unique pieces.

The Importance of Good Shoes

Diana Rodríguez Pretel Do you like travelling?, Travel Tips

Generally, our feet are the parts of the body that suffer most when we are away from home. They say that prevention is the cure, and that certainly is the case here. We recommend you to bring different types of shoes for hiking (for both mountaineering experts and casual trekkers), footwear for walking along the beach, and even ones ideal for walking on rocky areas. All those who want to experience nature can now have the feeling of walking barefoot in the mountains. For you, I recommend the shoes called Barefoot. If you’re not familiar with them, they’re a bit like a sock that’s shaped to fit your toes and soles. No doubt, their main advantage is comfort. With them, you can feel the ground you’re walking on without a fear of slipping, thanks to its adherents and resistance capabilities that can withstand the weight of a person on a slope. I first saw Barefoot shoes in New Zealand when they were still rather uncommon and thought them a strange but extraordinary idea. For hiking at a more casual level or strolling down the street, there are a number of specialty brands. For example Callaghan Adaptaction and Geox are known for their comfort, quick adaptation to one’s feet, and breathable, flexible soles. But they are not cheap. But if you are not used to walking much in your normal daily routine and don’t have shoes that are already broken in, these shoes could be very useful. And as an added bonus, both Adaptaction Callaghan as Geox are very lightweight. However, I prefer the Gore-Tex brand. No doubt they are... read more

Souvenirs from Your Travels

Diana Rodríguez Pretel Do you like travelling?, Travel Tips

This post isn’t about your typical souvenirs. It goes beyond the capturing memories in fridge magnets, thimbles and plates to hang on the wall. There are many other collectible objects, such as coins and banknotes from the places you’ve visited and others as simple and tangible as beach sand, local newspapers, or selfies (which are very popular at the moment), and I would like to highlight their originality. Selfies around the world: Is there anyone out there who has not made a selfie at some point? It’s become a buzz word lately, but it’s really nothing more than taking a picture yourself or a group utilizing a good stiff arm. And while it is true that there are extendable adapters you can get for your mobile phone, the original selfies were just close-ups. There are travelers who collect these kinds of photos; and there are even some that have become classics, like getting a selfie at Machu Picchu in Peru, at the pyramids of Egypt, or any beach on the planet. Sand from around the world: This collection is made up of handfuls of sand from places that have formed part of our life. It’s a material and tangible way to remember a place. At any time, you can then touch that bit of beach that’s been marked but from which you are now far away. I know people who keep sand from the Galapagos (an almost impossible mission), the Azores, as well as exotic places like Fiji, Madagascar, New Zealand and the Maldives. A collection can be even larger if one adds sand from places like deserts, rivers,... read more