Reading this just made me so excited to move to Barcelona too! (Although I still haven’t fully committed to it yet.) Congratulations. 💛 Also, no AC in your place? A challenge in this heat!
Love this post, having followed your story for a while here... the fact that as soon as you stopped chasing it all fell into place, and we can watch it with you in 3D ... is so beautiful. I feel your relief for you. I am happy for you.
Reading this brought me back to 2010, when I spent a beautiful year in Barcelona. It was also a tough time economically, so unfortunately, when my research funding ended, I couldn’t find a job there.
I’ve lived in many cities across Europe, and Barcelona remains my favorite. I still dream of going back someday.
This city has it all: warm and welcoming people, great weather, the sea, mountains not too far away, rich culture, and amazing food!
Russell, I read your post on passport privilege and it really spoke to me. Then I read this one about Barcelona and honestly, it speaks to me loudly. I was born in Argentina, a granddaughter of immigrants. In the nineties, I moved to London for love and completely fell for the city. I enjoyed every single minute there. Sadly, I had to return to Buenos Aires because of a family tragedy.
In 2022, tired of Argentina’s ongoing crisis, I made the decision to quit my job and move to Paris, where my daughter was studying. Then, just last year, I moved to Barcelona. I think we might even be neighbours. The city is beautiful, but somehow there is no real connection between us. I am trying my best. I really want to love it here, but something feels missing.
I am a little obsessed with the connection between cities and people, so reading how much you love Barcelona is very interesting to me. Even with all my efforts, I cannot seem to find that same feeling.
I really love London as well, it's one of the best cities in the world... if only it weren't so expensive! (And not being in the EU anymore is too bad).
I just read your Side B piece - it seems like you have more to say!
Reading this just made me so excited to move to Barcelona too! (Although I still haven’t fully committed to it yet.) Congratulations. 💛 Also, no AC in your place? A challenge in this heat!
Working on the AC :)
Love this post, having followed your story for a while here... the fact that as soon as you stopped chasing it all fell into place, and we can watch it with you in 3D ... is so beautiful. I feel your relief for you. I am happy for you.
Reading this brought me back to 2010, when I spent a beautiful year in Barcelona. It was also a tough time economically, so unfortunately, when my research funding ended, I couldn’t find a job there.
I’ve lived in many cities across Europe, and Barcelona remains my favorite. I still dream of going back someday.
This city has it all: warm and welcoming people, great weather, the sea, mountains not too far away, rich culture, and amazing food!
Enjoy it fully — it’s a special place.
Great news! Glad to hear you’re home 🧡
Vibing. And 👋🏼 from a temporary nest in Vienna!
Russell, I read your post on passport privilege and it really spoke to me. Then I read this one about Barcelona and honestly, it speaks to me loudly. I was born in Argentina, a granddaughter of immigrants. In the nineties, I moved to London for love and completely fell for the city. I enjoyed every single minute there. Sadly, I had to return to Buenos Aires because of a family tragedy.
In 2022, tired of Argentina’s ongoing crisis, I made the decision to quit my job and move to Paris, where my daughter was studying. Then, just last year, I moved to Barcelona. I think we might even be neighbours. The city is beautiful, but somehow there is no real connection between us. I am trying my best. I really want to love it here, but something feels missing.
I am a little obsessed with the connection between cities and people, so reading how much you love Barcelona is very interesting to me. Even with all my efforts, I cannot seem to find that same feeling.
Thanks for reading Betina 🙏
I really love London as well, it's one of the best cities in the world... if only it weren't so expensive! (And not being in the EU anymore is too bad).
I just read your Side B piece - it seems like you have more to say!