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Kajon Inc. Helsinki

Mónica Boixeda Do you like travelling?, Travel Tips

A great company with excellent quality and service in passenger transport is what Kajon Inc. offers. Individually or with groups, it´s the best way to get from the

Bagels are simply fabulous. If you haven´t tried them yet, you´re missing out on one of the best breakfast classics in the world. Without doubt, it´s more rooted in the United States due to a long tradition of its Jewish community. With the 20th century migrations to New York from Europe, whether it´s in the early part of the century or due to the Second World War persecutions, the Jewish community settled in New York, sharing the best of its culture and cuisine, among which, in the latter, we can find the famous bagels. A bagel has a circular shape with a small hole in the middle, and it can fit perfectly in your hand. It´s usually made in its classic way, with wheat dough. However, there are wholemeal versions of it, for those who want to have a better digestion or care for their waistline. In the same way, some bagels come with onions, olives, light fruits or grains. They are baked after a light boiling so that they come out hot and with a light golden shine. Bagels are eaten fresh or toasted, and among the favourite toppings we find butter or cream cheese. However, a bagel can be accompanied by tuna paste or paté, chicken strips and mayo or peanut butter, whatever you like the most. You can find some of the best bagels in New York in the following places: Absolute Bagels is in the Upper West Side. It´s definitely a sure bet if you´re looking for a place with some style. Remember that it´s the West Side and that its prices are somewhat reasonable,... read more

Sa Pobla Festival in Gracia Barcelona

Mónica Boixeda Barcelonian, Only-Be

Drums, shouting, dances, fire and joy with a taste from Mallorca is what the district of Gràcia offers us every year during the last weekend of January with the famous Sa Pobla Festival. This fiery winter festival is celebrated in the honour of a patron saint of animals, Sant Antoni, and his battle against the temptation of evil. The celebration originates from Mallorca but it was popularized in Gràcia many years ago thanks to a great number of its inhabitants who came from the Balearic island. Today, this festival is a good excuse to start a cultural exchange and exhibit art, gastronomy, music and regional dances from Mallorca. The most famous moment of the festival is protagonized by the fires and the dragon and giants parades, that take place in the different squares in the district. These open and crowded spaces are used as theatre platforms in which street artists dressed with bizarre masks, create a new atmosphere of magic and mystery, evoking the oldest traditions of the people of Mallorca and their most deeply rooted beliefs. You won´t want to miss the shows on Plaça del Diamant, Plaça de la Virreina and Plaça del Nord. Also, there you can delight your palate with the fabulous sobrassada, the most typical flavour of Mallorcan cuisine. The noise of the fireworks combined with the music, red costumes and the frenzy of the citizens of Gràcia never fail to make you feel the authentic heat of one of the most colourful traditions of the year. Don´t forget, on Saturday January 28th, you have a date in Gràcia. For more information and the... read more