Archives » January 2007

  • Housing Speculation and Drug Lords

    There is no doubt the housing market in Spain is corrupt. Here are some links to related stories.
    Stories on the Abusos Urbanisticos No website links the problem to money laundering by drug lords. Canadian, Charles Svoboda, is on the executive of Abusos Urbanisticos No.
    Housing is
    over-priced.

    Wednesday 24th January 2007 - 5:25:06 AM | Comment

  • My Father’s Work…Associacio Lliure Antiprohibicionista

    ALA - Associacio Lliure Antiprohibicionista - runs regular events…
    and this website.
    The cafe operates on the ground floor of C/dels Salvador, 20 in the Raval. Enter through a small black door, the name ALA painted in large, white letters above a green canibas leaf.
    Just inside the door you will find […]

    Wednesday 24th January 2007 - 5:03:27 AM | Comment

  • The Downsides of Barcelona

    Smog hangs over the Mediterranean
    Barcelona air pollution exceeds the Kyoto Protocal limits by 40%. The air here stinks - literally.*
    Though I did find a pocket of fresh air beside Mont Juic Park when I looked at an apartment there yesterday. I would like to sleep next to that park, and I’m interested in […]

    Sunday 7th January 2007 - 5:49:01 AM | Comment

  • Barcelona Accommodation

    Pick of the Week…

    Sunlight Plays on Wall in 15th floor luxury apartment in Diagonal Mar

    View from the Balcony, looking towards the sea

    The apartment blocks surround a futuristic park.

    The Diagonal Mar shopping plaza is steps away…
    and the beach is just 10 minutes walk.

    Metro, tram and bus are outside your front door…cycle paths take you to the […]

    Tuesday 2nd January 2007 - 4:36:39 AM | Comment