MICHELIN RESTAURANTS BARCELONA: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Greetings SuiteLifers, This week I’ve decided to shed some light on where to find the top Michelin Restaurants Barcelona has to offer. Is there anything better than going for a evening meal with your favorite people after a long day of site seeing, exploring, working or whatever you like to do with your time? And what better place to have your meal than at one of the best Michelin restaurants in Barcelona? Michelin restaurants are the most highly ranked restaurants in the world. Expect nothing less than incredible and creative food, excellent and on point service and a divine atmosphere. If you are not concerned about your budget, then you should most certainly pay a visit to one of the these brilliant restaurants. Feeling hungry yet? Me too! Let’s get to it then.

ÁBAC HOTEL AND RESTAURANT

Starting off with ÁBaC restaurant, one of the best Michelin Restaurants Barcelona has to offer. Chef Jordi Cruz received his first Michelin star at the age of 24, becoming the youngest chef in Spain to be accredited with this prestigious rank. In 2011 the restaurant received its second Michelin star. If you are in love with traditional Spanish cuisine this is surely a must visit restaurant for you. Chef Jordi Cruz’s menu tries to preserve the traditional taste but combines it with modern cooking techniques in order to serve us an exquisite meal. As a common practice you can order ‘a la carte’ which is a combined platter of meals of your choice. Definitely a great option if you are a food enthusiast. A regular dinner menu at ÁBaC would cost you around 94€.
Feel free to familiarize yourself with (ÁBaC’s menu) and build up an idea of what you would like to have for dinner on your visit. Signature dish: Chef Jordi Cruz’s egg with asparagus.

CINC SENTITS

Another jewel in the crown of fine dining in Barcelona is Cinc Sentits. Again, amazing dishes with a strong presence of Catalan cuisine but also inspired by foreign gastronomy. It is certainly up there as one of the finest Michelin Restaurants Barcelona. Their food is so deliciously strange and prepared in such a way as to play with our senses that it truly becomes an all-time favorite immediately. The restaurant’s strong suit is definitely the service. Friendly but professional service will make you feel like royalty. They are definitely more than just the people that bring the plates to the table! For every meal you order they will recommend the best wine to go perfectly with it. Have questions about the food? No need to call for the chef. The waiters are fully able to explain everything about the ingredients, the flavors, cooking techniques and whatever might pop into your head.
Cinc Sentits is an amazing experience that you can have for the price of 85€ for a tasting menu. Signature dish: Chef Jordi Artal’s ember-roasted sweet potato.

SAÜC

Where traditional and modern clash together. Recently relocated to the Ohla Hotel, this restaurant is one of the hot spots for fine dining in Barcelona. Chef Xavier Franco’s creativity and passion provides us with a premium-quality traditional Catalan cuisine. This, combined with impeccable service, brings the dining experience at Saüc restaurant to a new level. Receiving its Michelin star in 2007, chef Xavier Franco has never failed to bring joy, happiness (and full tummies) to its customers since. The chef considers himself a ‘protein man’ and to account for that his dishes are very protein packed, making them very nutritious and healthy.
The tasting menu you can enjoy for an average of 78€ or 108€, depending on how many dishes you would like to include. Signature dish: Chef Xavier Franco’s fricassee of fava beans with veal sweetbread.

GRESCA

Gresca is one of the more affordable Michelin Restaurants Barcelona has. If you are on a budget, but still a lover of quality food and exceptional service, then you my friend have just found the perfect restaurant. Inspired by tradition and his childhood memories of his grandmother’s recipes, Chef Rafa Penya provides amazing dining experience for a low price and with an element of nostalgia. His dishes might seem simple and but don’t be fooled by the names on the menu. Once your waiter puts the plate in front of you, prepare to be astonished by the creativity and amazing presentation that bring the dish to life. The chef is all about tradition but his cooking techniques are very modern and innovative, producing the dishes you love but with an inventive twist.
The prices at restaurant Gresca range between 19€ to 70€, making it very affordable without cutting down on the quality. Signature dish: Chef Rafa Penya’s “souffleed” egg with cured ham cream

NECTARI

Exquisite Mediterranean cuisine served with a side of amazing creativity. This recently opened restaurant received its Michelin star in 2013. Don’t worry though, their food is top notch. Specialising mainly in Mediterranean cuisine, Nectari offers some of the best dishes including fish and other sea food. If you think that ‘Grilled squid, artichoke confit with honey, chanterelles and salsa’ sounds delicious, look no further – head down to Nectari restaurant. Chef Jordi Esteve is a young and passionate chef famous for his artwork that he puts in every dish making it look like it’s worthy to be put in a museum. The restaurant caters to and highly values their customers who suffer from coeliac disease, which is why the majority of the menu consists of gluten-free dishes.
Again, Nectari has a very good price to value ratio as Gresca. A tasting menu at Nectari would cost you around 55€ making it one of the affordable ones. Signature dish: Chef Jordi Esteve’s scallops with truffle and fish foam. Thanks for reading! I hope that my blog was useful to you and that now you know where to enjoy some of the best quality food in Barcelona. Take care, have fun and ‘bon apetit’. Here is a food joke for you guys: Q: Why did the tomato blush? A: Because it saw the salad dressing. Do you know of any great Michelin star restaurants in Barcelona that we missed? Let us know in the comments! Sincerely, Chris

CIRCUIT FESTIVAL: CIRCUIT-BISCUIT, EVERYBODY WANTS A BITE!

My lovely unicorns. My dearest of all. My jumpy rabbits. This will be one of my last blogs for the Gay Barcelona-Series. I hope you guys thought it was just as fun as I thought it was. That you enjoyed my writing as much as I enjoyed writing it for you guys! Well without further ado.. Let’s get this partyhardybaby going! Because this gay blog is all about the amazing, awesome, sexy  festival; CIRCUIT FESTIVAL BABY!

WHAT IS CIRCUIT FESTIVAL?

I highly doubt that you haven't heard of the Circuit Festival in Barcelona if you actively searched for Circuit Festival. But hey, for those less fortunate, I’m here to explain to you what it is! If you’re in love with Gay Pride, you are definitely going to love Circuit Festival. Circuit Festival has become THE party event of Europe. It is the biggest international Gay Event and it is right here in Barcelona waiting for you guys... It comes back every year to Barcelona, and is always at the beginning of August. This year it is from 5-16 August. There are parties everywhere! Like seriously everywhere! The men are once again drop-dead gorgeous! You can expect thousands of buffed up muscle boys making their way down here to Barcelona just to join in on the Festival. It is organised by Matinée Group and this is probably one of their biggest cash cows. There is just such a HUGE crowd wanting to go to Circuit, they know that they are in kind of a monopoly situation.. Which is a shame, obviously, because then they can kind of just make up their own prices. So be ready though; take enough money with you.. Or just use… Yeah well y’know. No drugs, kids. In general, Circuit Festival is just Drugs, Party and Sex. As some of us like to call it; Hardcore DPS’ing. So you will see some drug rabbits on your way. Many hugs. But hey. Gays on drugs are in general very nice, happy people. And those few rotten apples.. Well you have those anywhere don’t you?

VENUES

Have I already told you how cute the guys are? I probably have, but I don’t care. I can’t say it enough how good-looking they are. It is like they all stay inside their personal gyms and don’t come out until Circuit Festival hits the city. (Which is SO unfair by the way. We need some eye-candy all year long, not just two weeks..). It’s like almost worth coming to Circuit Festival to just check-out the boys. But it’s not just the boys that are amazing. The music as well. And the venues! My god.. I don’t know this year’s schedule of the venues, but seeing the trend Circuit Festival has been following the past few years.. I believe that I can say with some certainty where everything is going to happen! (Although my favorite spot is definitely going to be the beach..) Short description guys: Wednesday August 5 23-06: Opening party at Bloc (former DBoy, capacity: 2,000) Things get going with a trip down memory lane at the former Salvation/DBoy venue. Thursday August 6 23-06: WE Party at Razzmatazz (capacity: 3,000) The gang from WE Party are the hottest party throwers and although they usually disappoint in Barcelona, it can be fun during Circuit. Friday August 7 23-06: Rapido party at KER Club (capacity: 1,300) Kick off the weekend with this Amsterdam party. Note that the venue is relatively small – expect long queues. Saturday August 8 16-23: Papa Pool Party at La Carpa L’Hospitalet The pool’s great – weather permitting, this should be fun although it’s a bit of a trek. Sunday August 9 16-23: Pool party at L’Atlantida Barcelona (note that it’s now in Sant Adrià, not Sitges) Not as busy as the following Sunday’s La Leche, but still massive. 23-late: Devotion at Marhes (former Pacha, capacity: 4,000) One of Barcelona’s long-running parties serve up a bit of nostalgia. Monday August 10 23-06: Beyond at Bloc (former DBoy, capacity: 2,000) The London party brand keep the chemicals flowing. Tuesday August 11 10-22: Water park day party at Illa Fantasia A fun day which is being milked for all it’s worth with prices hiked every year. Hit the gym months in advance (competition is fierce), then catch an early bus from Plaça Catalunya to stand any chance of landing a coveted locker (usually gone by noon). 22-06: Water park night party at Illa Fantasia The party moves indoors but continues in speedos. Thursday August 13 18-23: WE Pool Party at La Bassa (Sabadell) Move to the suburbs for a splish-splash. Surprisingly good in past years. Buses from Plaça Catalunya. Friday August 14 23-06: The Week at Marhes (former Pacha, capacity: 4,000) The Brazilian gay superclub returns for another year. Saturday August 15 16-23: The Circuit main pool party at La Carpa L’Hospitalet The daytime party by the pool is likely to be much more fun than the ‘Main Party’ held afterwards at the crappy sports hall next door. Sunday August 16 16-late: La Leche party at L’Atlantida Barcelona (note that it’s now in Sant Adrià, not Sitges) It has been the party every year in the past, so expect it to be even more overcrowded and over-priced this year, Matinée-style. As soon as you enter the centre of Barcelona. E.g. Pl. Catalunya, you’ll see promotional posters of the Circuit festival EVERYWHERE. It won’t be really hard to figure out where to go though. Just follow the men in short clothing.. Hehe.
So I hope I informed you guys enough, oh, and if you want to have some impression how it is like and get all excited, check out their Aftermovie from last year! Trust me guys. Circuit festival is gonna be effin’ awesome. Haven’t I been right before about the other good parties? Anyways, my lovely pink honeybees, it’s time to take off. See you at Circuit Festival! And remember, always be safe! As always, have a fabulous gayday! Untill next time, ~Tjeerd P.s. Did you hear about the gay magician? He disappeared with a poof!

Gay Pride Barcelona – Be Proud For GayPride!

In my previous blog that was both for us and our straight friends, I quickly mentioned the Gay Pride Barcelona  as one of the festivals you CANNOT miss out on! Well, of course I am going to talk a lot about Gay Pride Barcelona, because just one paragraph? That is just not-done for such a big, marvellous, fabulous, outrageous, astonishing event! This blog will about what Gay Pride actually is, why Gay Pride is so awesome, and most importantly; what to do during the Gay Pride Barcelona!

"Gay rights are human rights"

Yeah, let's start off with some serious business. The boring, yet interesting, and must-know stuff of our fab lives. Gay Pride is not just a random festival, some random parties thrown together. Gay Pride is what it stands for; PRIDE. Proud to be Lesbian / Gay / Bi / Transgender (LGBT). Pride is there to promote their / our self-affirmation, dignity, equality rights and to increase their visibility as a social group. But it is also there to build community and to celebrate sexual diversity and gender variance. Phew. So that was the serious stuff about what Gay Pride actually stands for. Some people may argue that it is lame that we actually need something like Pride to be approved / liked / known, or whatever you want to call it. But to be honest, in countries like this (Spain, obviously), it isn't really there anymore to show how we are, but just an excuse for another party. An insane party. Of course the main reason is all mentioned above, but in general, do the teenagers nowadays actually know what Gay Pride stands for besides partying? Well I hope they do know that in some countries being gay is NOT allowed so it is important that things like this exist to create a community of support.

Sixpacks, Penises, Parties.

Now Gay Pride is more than just seriousness. Obviously. We gays are known for something. And that something is parties. (And our fabulous clothing, but what else did all those people expect us doing in that closet for such a long-ass time?) And where are our greatest parties? During gay festivals. When is there just one bunch of festivals / parties clammed up in a short period? That's right. Gay Pride. And Circuit Festival. But this blog is about the Gay Pride Barcelona, so I'm sticking to that. What makes the parties during Gay Pride just so amazing? Well, if you are gay yourself, it won't be too hard to answer; The men. My god. Where the hell do they hide out all year long? The men during Gay Pride are just so fit. So gorgeous. It's insane. It's like they are designed just for parties like these.. But it's not just the men. It's the music, the atmosphere. The attitude of literally everyone is AWESOME! Everybody is so sweet, always in good mood (hello XTC, M, GHB, and so on..) - Don't do drugs kids. - and that makes Gay Pride so tempting to go to. I have been to several Gay Prides in my life, San Fransisco, Berlin, Amsterdam, and so on, but Barcelona is one that I haven't been to yet. As a proud Dutch man, I obviously stand for our Gay Pride, but San Fransisco, and Berlin are awesome as well. To be honest, all Gay prides I've been to have all been soooooo awesome. And knowing Barcelona and its gayness.. I highly doubt it's going to be disappointing!

WHERE'S MY DOSE OF ALCOHOL?!

So where to go during the Gay Pride Barcelona?! Sadly, as I kinda mentioned earlier, I won't be able to tell you where to go from experience, but heck, I can tell you where to go on my friends' advice, and that's what I'll do! First of all, it would be nice to know the date, when Gay Pride Barcelona is actually happening. Well, it's from the 18th - 28th of June. So you got 10 days to get your groove on. So plan your hairstylist in advance people. (My advice is to go to the hairdresser the 15th of June; everybody knows your hair looks best 3 days after the hairdresser cut it into whatever he thought looked good on you. The bitch..) So in general, most useful information can be found right here. Everything about the Gay Pride Barcelona is in there, where the parties at, what parties there are, and the calendar in general. Just check it out and see it for yourselves! Even though I know it's all up to you on which parties you'll attend, I'm telling you, you're going to want to go to the Gay Parade and the Main party, both on the 28th of June. And lucky you, they both are at the same place! (Parc de les tres Xemeneies, starting 6 pm). The parade is an amazing thing. People dressing up like whatever they want, as long as they feel free. It's just an experience you can't miss out on. And right after the parade ends, the Main Party starts. Sooooo... See you guys there?!
So that was my blog for this time guys. And as always; Have a fabulous gayday! Oh and remember, whenever a guy tells you he's straight; just tell him this; 'Oh you're straight? So is spaghetti, untill it gets hot.' - Success guaranteed! Untill next time, ~Tjeerd

RECORD STORES IN BARCELONA - PARADISE FOR VINTAGE MUSIC LOVERS

With a love of everything vintage on the rise, vinyl sales are off the charts. From Taylor Swift to U2, everyone has gone back to making vinyl available, often with special editions and offers for fans included , such as promo codes for ticket sales or photobooks. Since music shops closed years ago, giving way to the digital age of music, most vinyl sales have moved online or been confined to charity shops and vintage outlets. These are often still the best places to find vinyl but a recent rise in popularity means the number of stores dedicated solely to vinyl is creeping up. As a culturally rich city, Barcelona has always been abuzz with music of all kinds…but where can you buy records in Barcelona nowadays? We’ve made a list of the best vinyl stores and music shops in Barcelona so you can get your musical fix A.S.A.P.

1. CHANDAL

• WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND: C/Valldonzella 29, Raval,  Ciutat Vella
• WEBSITE: http://shop.chandal.tv/
• DESCRIPTION: A vintage shop with an eclectic variety of cool stuff, amongst which you can find not only music on vinyl but also other artsy hipsterish articles like old magazines or cameras
• OPENING TIMES: 11am-9pm

2. DAILY RECORDS

• WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND: C/ Sitges 9, Raval, Ciutat Vella
• WEBSITE: http://www.dailyrecords.es/2/index.php
• DESCRIPTION: One of the coolest record stores in Barcelona, Daily Records possesses an amazing range of old music formats (some say the best in Barcelona). If you have even the most exotic taste in music, rest assured they have a record for that specific band or genre!
• OPENING TIMES: business hours

3. DISCO 100

• WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND: C/ Escorial 33, Gracia
• WEBSITE: http://www.disco100.com/?___store=en&___from_store=es
• DESCRIPTION: Biggest record store in Barcelona, Disco 100 also has a large collection of vinyls and the customer service is absolutely flawless. They specialise in commercial old music though, so if you are looking for a really really specific sub-genre, you might leave the store a bit disapointed.
• OPENING TIMES: 10am - 1:30pm / 5pm-8pm (Monday-Saturday) ; 10am-2pm (Sunday)

4. DISCOS CASTELLO

• WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND: C/Tallers 7, Raval, Ciutat Vella
• DESCRIPTION: The oldest record store in Barcelona, Discos Castello are most likely defined by a very long heritage. Tradition precedes Discos Castello, pretty much the foundation this market is based on. Better check them out soon!
• OPENING TIMES: 10am - 8pm (Monday-Saturday)

5. DISCOS IMPACTO

• WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND: C/Tallers 61, Raval, Ciutat Vella
• WEBSITE: http://www.discosimpacto.com/
• DESCRIPTION:  Specialised in vinyls, this record store in Barcelona is always ready to surprise their customers with their daily collection changes, so if you feel undecided on what you wanna buy, then this is definitely the place that you have to hit up!
• OPENING TIMES: business hours

6. DISCOS JUANDO

• WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND: C/Lluna 27, Raval, Ciutat Vella
• WEBSITE: https://discosjuando.wordpress.com/
• DESCRIPTION: Discos Juando is a really nice and cozy record store in Barcelona, the owner of which is a real DJ that plays exactly the type of music that you can find in the store! Interested much? Why not go there and have a chat with him in person?
• OPENING TIMES: business hours

7. DISCOS PARADISO

• WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND: C/Ferlandina 39, Raval, Ciutat Vella
• WEBSITE: http://www.discosparadiso.com/en/
• DESCRIPTION: This is the newest record store in Barcelona! Focused more on electronic such as house, dubstep or funk, Disco Paradiso is the perfect location for the new gen music lovers!
• OPENING TIMES: Business hours

8. DISCOS REVOLVER

• WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND: C/Tallers 13, Raval, Ciutat Vella
• WEBSITE: http://www.discos-revolver.com/
• DESCRIPTION: This 2-level record store in Barcelona is extremely well supplied not just with music, but also old books and magazines and all kinds of memorabilia. It is considered to be the most popular record store in Barcelona!
• OPENING TIMES: Business hours

9. JAZZ MESSENGERS

• WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND: C/Corsega 202, Eixample
• WEBSITE: http://www.jazzmessengers.com/en/
• DESCRIPTION: As you may have already guessed, they sell only and only jazz music, so they kind of address the jazz listeners niche market. And be certain that you have a ton to choose from if you visit their store, as their records are countless!
• OPENING TIMES: Business hours

10. WAH WAH RECORDS

• WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND: C/Riera Baixa 14, Raval, Ciutat Vella
• WEBSITE: http://www.wah-wahsupersonic.com/html/index.html
• DESCRIPTION: If you're looking for the oldest music in town, this is the spot! These guys have records dating even from the 1900's! However, their newer collections are not too extensive, but anyhow absolutely worth your time!
• OPENING TIMES: 11am-2pm / 5pm-8:30pm Monday-Saturday

Hope you find this blog about record stores in Barcelona useful, guys! Till next time, MAKE LOVE - NOT WAR! Muchisimas gracias, Dragosh (El Dragon)

International Day Care Centers in Barcelona - for multilingual kids!

Hi SuiteLifers, Are you moving to Barcelona with your children? Are you already in Barcelona and you want your kids to be bilingual? Excellent. Have you considered International day care centers in Barcelona? Well, my people, you should. Let me tell you why and which are the best day care centers you can choose from. A child's ability to learn multiple languages at a very young age is simply amazing. Young kids' brain capacities are completely fresh and able to take in a lot of information and therefore, language comprehension is so much easier for them. They are like sponges! We of course want to nurture our little guys and gals because knowing multiple languages is an incredibly useful trait for them in terms of communication and enriching their career prospects. I've decided to make sure you have a choice between the best International day care centers in Barcelona.

Noah's Ark International Day Care Center

This day care center is all about diversity. Noah's Ark welcomes all children from different cultures and backgrounds. Which means that alongside your toddler's studies your child will learn to interact with other children, teaching it to appreciate and understand the importance of equality in the long-run. The center is concentrated in teaching children English while teaching Spanish is also present in the child's curriculum in a lighter manner. Noah's Ark is one of the  successful International day care centers in Barcelona. Its success and fine reputation is strongly connected with the parents relationship the center aims to maintain. You as a parent will be highly involved in the center's activities and frequent feedback from you is used to help improve their services in order to suit your child's needs. This day care center's love for children is strong and because of that they provide constant monitoring of the children's progress and well-being. Parents are presented with two evaluation reports a year providing feedback on the level of performance of their child. While these evaluation reports are officially done only twice a year, parents have the freedom to check on their child's well-being regularly or as much as they need to.
Noah's Ark is big on physical activities too. Once a week they provide optional swimming lessons for the kids to teach them how to be aware and feel safe outside and inside of the water. In accordance wit this, the center has an enormous garden with lots of green areas, sandboxes, swings and slides to ensure the children are active and entertained. Classes are divided by the age of the children. Below, you can see the children - teacher ratio in the different age groups:

• Baby group (4 to 12 months) 6 babies 3:1 ratio
• Yellow Class (12 to 18 months) 12 toddlers 6:1 ratio
• Green Class (18 to 26 months) 14 toddlers 7:1 ratio
• Orange Class (26 to 30 months) 16 children 8:1 ratio
• Blue Class (30 to 36 months) 18 children 9:1 ratio

If you are interested in this day care center and need more information, go to Noah's Ark website and study them in depth.

Kinder Barcelona

An excellent activity based International day care center in Barcelona. Your child will associate this center with fun and excitement. Literally, guys, don't be surprised when you wake up in the morning and your child is already waiting for you fully dressed at the front door. Kinder Barcelona offers several language courses you can choose from. Kinder is aware that families have different needs for the language their child should study. No matter if you are temporarily in Barcelona, you plan to move to another country or you have specific higher education aspirations for your child to pursue when it grows up, Kinder has you covered with their selection of language classes. The teachers, either native and bilingual, show excellent professionalism combined with charm and positive personalities to provide your child with the best learning experience ever. Catalan, German and English are the three morning courses you can choose from. Once you have made your decision you can also choose whether to combine the morning class with the afternoon Spanish class if you wish to train your child to be multilingual. Kinder Barcelona believes that the best way to teach your children languages is through fun activities. Apart from the academic type morning classes, the rest of your child's day will be filled with activities involving dancing, singing, painting and drawing and lots of playing. The center organizes various outings around the Pobleneu area, park visits and holiday camps for the little tykes. For more information and upcoming events you should check the Kinder Barcelona website.
Once again this day care center has a deep connection with the children's parents. Organising numerous activities for parents to enjoy with their children, and for parents alone, Kinder makes sure you are present in your child's upbringing and growth as much as possible. Such activities include dance classes for the moms (sorry dudes), classes on how to improve your story-telling to your children, toy making workshops and many more. Interested? Check all of Kinder's family activities.

English Kinder Barcelona

Kinder English is another great International day care center in Barcelona. This center has been operating for more than 40 years and its still following the same passion for achieving excellence in nursery education as it had from the start. With years of experience and constant improvement you can be sure that your child will be in the best of hands. English Kinder specializes in teaching English, Catalan and Spanish to its children. The English studies are 90% and the Catalan and Spanish classes divide between themselves the remaining 10%. The center's testimonial states that by the time the children finish their standard study program at English Kinder they will have very good command of the three languages. If parents wish to re-enroll their children for additional studies with English Kinder Barcelona, they will have the option to include the French language in their child's curriculum. Although fun activities have a strong presence in English Kinder's education plan, the center can be considered to be more academically oriented. Alongside the language studies they offer numerous music lessons. Children can pick from different musical instruments they would like to practise, the piano and the violin being the most popular among them.
The center believes that high quality education should go hand-in-hand with good physical fitness. You can also pick what sport activity would best suit your child. Tennis, Judo, Yoga and Dancing are just some of the sport activities you can choose from. If you are interested in this day care center, might as well hop on to the English Kinder Barcelona website. I hope you guys enjoyed this post and found it informative. If you have had any good day care center experiences before, we'd love to hear about them. Just scroll down a little bit more and post them in the comment section. Ready for your weekly joke? Little girl: "Why does your son say, 'Cluck, cluck, cluck?'" Mother: "Because he thinks he's a chicken." Little girl: "Why don't you tell him he's not a chicken?" Mother: "We need the eggs." Sincerely, Chris

Frequently Asked Questions about Barcelona - absolutely everything you need to know!

Hello SuiteLifers ! Today I come to you with the 10 most frequently asked questions about Barcelona (and their answers of course...) to help you have the most pleasant experience in this magnificent city !!

Question 1: What are Barcelona international telephone codes?

The first most frequently asked questions about Barcelona is about the international telephone codes. What you must know is that the telephone dialling country code is +34 and the city code for Barcelona is 93. In general numbers that begin with 9 are fixed lines and numbers that begin with 6 are mobile phones.

Question 2: What is Barcelona time's zone?

This is the second most frequently asked questions about Barcelona ! Well, we are located in the GMT+1 time zone, CET (Central European Time) !

Question 3: How to get tourists visas for Spain?

Of course the citizens of European Union + Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein do not require a visa, just their ID or passport. For minors the ID must come with a written parental permission. They can visit for up to 90 days. Visitors from Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, the Republic of Korea, Romania, San Marino, the Vatican, Singapore, Uruguay and Venezuela don't need a tourist visa either, just a valid passport.  Finally any visitors from any other countries must apply for a tourist visa from the Spanish Consulate website in their home country.

Question 4: What is electrical current in Spain?

Our fourth most frequently asked questions about Barcelona ! Spain uses 220-volt AC, 50Hz electrical current with a two-pin electrical plugs.  Visitors from the UK need adaptors and visitors from USA also need adaptors as well as 110/125V transformers or you might find yourself in the position my flatmate did with a smoking hairdryer!

Question 5: What is the weather like in Barcelona?

Ah, the mediterranean climate! Warm springs, hot summers, mild winters. And up to 12 hours of sunshine a day during the summer. It can sometimes get chilly in Barcelona though so be sure to pack a couple of jumpers for winter.

Question 6: Where is Barcelona airport?

The international airport is located outside the city, about 20 kms away and is called El Prat. The easiest way to come to Barcelona from the airport is the "Aerobus". Check out El Prat website and the Aerobus website for more information.

Question 7: How is public transport in Barcelona?

Very modern and well maintained! We have buses, metro, trams, trains, city bikes. And the metro service is uninterrupted from 5am on Saturday to 12 am on Sunday ! Check out the public transport website for more info.

Question 8: Where is the Tourist office?

There are plenty of them all around the city but you'll find the main one on Plaza Catalunya, underground. You can check the tourist office of Barcelona website for more information.

Question 9: What about medical care and health care?

One really important and most frequently asked questions about Barcelona. Visitors from the European Union must bring the blue EHIC card - European Health Insurance Card, which entitles them to free medical assistance in emergencies. The main emergency number is 112.  The number for medical emergencies is 061. Don't forget to check CatSalut website.

Question 10: Pharmacies and chemists?

They are called "Farmacias" here in Spain. They generally have the big green cross outside. You can buy prescription and non-prescription medicine  from pharmacies during normal shopping hours on weekdays between 9.00 and 20.00. There are also 24h chemist shops opened in Barcelona but an extra charge is added to medicine purchased outside normal opening hours.
That was the top 10 most frequently asked questions about Barcelona ! I hope you guys have found this helpful and if you have another question about anything else please leave a comment we'll be happy to help ! Mathilde

What to do in Barcelona - holiday ideas!

Hello SuiteLifers! Today I'm gonna tell you what to do in Barcelona and what not to miss to have a great trip to our beautiful city! These are the very best insider tips - I'm not gonna talk to you about Sagrada Familia ( but speaking about this, check out our blog: how to beat the queue at Sagrada Familia), Park Guell, La Pedrera and all those other tourist traps. Here's some tips from someone in the know that will take you off the beaten path a bit and  really give you something to write home about...

Chill at Carpe Diem Lounge Club

If you don't know what to do in Barcelona after a day at the beach La Barceloneta don't hesitate to check out this place! This amazing lounge on the beach (metro Ciutadella Vila Olimpica) is one of the best for having a drink and chilling on the sofas in the warm Barcelona sun. It is the perfect place to relax after a long hard day of lying about on the beach! It's also a restaurant and a club at night so you can be there until the wee hours. The beautiful decoration is inspired by India and in true Indian fashion you can ask for a massage while enjoying your drink (I recommend the gin and tonic). It's one of my favorite places here in Barcelona! Check their website if you need more convincing!

The Magic Fountains of Montjuic !

If you're coming to Barcelona you've GOT to go to Montjuic. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday there is beautiful light show at the fountain. Times vary throughout the year so make sure you check the official website for the timetable, but the lights tend to be on between 21:00 and 22:00. You're not forced to stay 2 hours of course but you should stay at least half an hour to enjoy the lights and everything! You won't regret it, it's just as magical as the name suggests. The fountain is just between Plaza Espanya (L3 metro line) and the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. If you really want to make a trip of it maybe head to the museum (free after 3pm on Saturdays and on every first Sunday of the month) and enjoy the beautiful art on display, then head to the Arena shopping mall for a bite to eat, then back to the Plaza for the light show. Have fun!

Eating the best tapas of Barcelona : El Xampanyet

Now to answer the all important question: where to go and what to do in Barcelona for lunch? El Xampanyet of course! This restaurant makes the absolute BEST tapas I've eaten in my entire life. It's located right next to the Picasso museum, perfect for grabbing a bite to eat after marvelling at some of the best art in the world. It's a very typically Spanish restaurant with most of the people eating at the bar but you can ask for a table and they're sure to find you one quickly enough. It looks crowded all the time but don't be intimidated, because with everyone standing up, you can eat without any problem. Don't forget to order the asparagus and tortilla - they're just heavenly! Address? Carrer Montcada, 22. Go, go, go ! Want more tapas restaurants to explore? Check out our blog about The top Tapas restaurants of Barcelona.

Play a beach volleyball game with locals on the beach !

You'll see once you're arrived in Barcelona that the beach is full of volleyball courts. It's a really popular game here in Barcelona, (just like in Copacabana). You can always ask the players if you can play with them they will happily welcome you into the game! It's a fun and sporty way to meet local people who can give you a lot of tips about the city. And besides, you've got to burn off all that tapas you ate at El Xampanyet  And if you need more info about Barcelona beaches, just check out our guide to the best beaches in Barcelona.

Have an after-dinner drink at The Eclipse

Wondering what to do in Barcelona after dinner ? Searching for a unique place to have a drink ? The Eclipse is the club of the luxury W hotel, located on the beach front. All the way up on the 26th floor of the hotel you can enjoy an amazing view of Barcelona whilst sipping the cocktail of your choice! The bartenders are all very well trained and make absolutely delicious drinks (By the way, if you're a cocktail lover check out our free e-book : top 10 cocktail bars of Barcelona). Be careful though, those under 21 cannot enter the club, and as it's a fancy hotel the dress code is... well, fancy! But the view is well worth the stilettos! Check out more info on the Eclipse website.

Enjoy the breath taking view from Barcelo Raval

The most amazing view of Barcelona I've ever seen is from the Barcelo Raval hotel, in Raval neighborood. Up on the 11th floor you'll find the beautiful terrace and  you can enjoy a 360 degree view of Barcelona. It's really amazing and you absolutely can't miss it. I bring all my friends there so they can have an idea of the structure of Barcelona and how big it is ! You can see pretty much everything from this rooftop. Don't miss this one! More info on Barcelo Raval Barcelona website.

To roller skate down Barceloneta

Time for some fun in the sun at the beach! You'll see that Barceloneta is just what you need to get your skates on. It's really a really popular sport here and don't forget that roller skating is the sport that burns fat the most easily and quickly! There are a lot of shops that rent roller skates all along the beach. Head down there now - the kids will love it!

Brunch at Federal Café

Lazy sunday morning and you don't know what to do in Barcelona ? Federal is a little and hidden café next to the metro station "Paralel". It's one of the best brunch spots in Barcelona. There is a great menu to order from and everything is delicious! The service is really good and you won't have to wait hours to be served. There is everything you need to have energy for a whole day of sightseeing, and it's not expensive. Where can you find it? Carrer del Parlament, 39. If you're fond of brunches check out our blog about the best brunches in Barcelona.

Enjoy the pool at the Ohla Hotel

You can't deny that the beaches in Barcelona can get a little crowded, especially in summer. If you're looking for something else, a fancy pool for a fancy afternoon, you might fall in love with the Ohla Hotel. Located on Via Laetana, this 5 star hotel opens its pool to the public during the summer. You'll have to have a drinks or something to eat of course, but the place is amazing, a peaceful and quiet location in the very heart of Barcelona. It is located on Via Laetana, 49.
If you, like me, absolutely LOVE rooftops bars and pools take a look at our blog posts for some recommendations : Top 10 rooftop bars in Barcelona and Top 7 rooftop pools in Barcelona. Alright guys, that's it for today! I hope my blog was helpful and if you have any other ideas of what to do in Barcelona, please leave us a comment, we'll be glad to hear from you ! Mathilde

Bakeries in Barcelona - sweet tooth’s paradise!

This is our selection of Bakeries in Barcelona which includes all your favourite cakes, chocolate and everything else sweet! You don't need go to places like Paris to indulge in fine bakery, Barcelona also a sweet heaven with plenty of bakery and cake shops in every street corner. From traditional Spanish to American and Japanese style, we bring you a world full of glorious gateaux, charming chocolates, beautiful baguettes and other tempting treats to die for.

1.Escribà

Located on Las Ramblas, Escriba is a must-have patisserie in our list of Bakeries in Barcelona because of its reputation dating all the way back to 1906 and the owner, Christian Escribà's, innovation and creation on each cakes and pastries. This bakery is ideal for gifts as everything is packaged well but if you are a tourist and running out of space in your suitcase, it is still worth checking out and tasting their range of tasty pastries, exploding cakes and jewellery made entirely of sweets! If you wander down Las Ramblas, it isn't hard to recognise the re-decorated house by architect Antoni Ros i Güell. This place is such a beautifully-preserved art nouveau and modernist store. Visit their website and its bound to have you interested due to its  fun and unique interface! Info : Les Rambles, 83 Barcelona

2. La Colmena

Developed by three generations of the Roig family since its opening in 1849, this Bakery in Barcelona is known as the the oldest sweet-maker in the city, and even the first in the whole of Spain to sell caramel fruit candy products. You can find all kinds of typical Catalan treats at this shop such as Coca de lardons (pork rind, sugar, and pine nut bread), Yema Tostada turrón (egg yolk and caramelized sugar nougat), and especially Xuxos de crema. I went once before, picked Xuxos de crema and now I am addicted them! This place has such a fantastic selection of homemade cakes and chocolate that you'll never run out of things to try. Info: Plaça de l'Àngel, 12 Barcelona

3. Baluard

Anna Bellsolà, owner of Baluard, shared her passion about bread and baking: “I like bread. The bread my grandfather used to make, which reminds me of humanity, wisdom and work." Come to Baluard if you’re looking for a wide range of hand made and oven stoned breads using traditional Catalan techniques. They offer about 40 varieties studded with dried fruits, nuts and seeds, whole grains. They can look a little rustic but they taste incredible - the best in the city in my opinion! You'll know the moment you walk past her bakery in Barcelona because the smell of this bakery is something really special. You might have to wait because there is often a queue but meanwhile you can watch the delicate way they make the bread. And then you'll get to taste why it was worth the wait for one of the best Bakeries in Barcelona! Info: Carrer del Baluart, 38, 08003 Barcelona

4. Crusto

Just its name makes us think of some Bakeries in Barcelona, but it also serves other wonderful desserts, sandwiches and coffee. (“crustó” means the hard crust at the end of a baguette). It is famous with chocolate bread and my friend said that it is the best chocolate bread she had ever had. You can spend a free afternoon sitting in there cozy atmosphere, taking in the aroma of fresh bread smell and observing as they bake, tasting some of their delicacies. It is my way to relax and enjoy the Barcelona life. How about yours ? Info : Carrer de València, 246, 08007 Barcelona

5. Turris

Located in Aribau, near our company, is some kind of bread sanctuary. After visiting this Bakery in Barcelona for the first time, you're gonna come back for sure. Owned by the experienced baker, Xavier Barriga who emphasises healthy eating, Turris offers you real bread made from 100% natural ingredients as well as natural processes. He wants to make sure that eating bread is a healthy option. That's why the prices there are a little bit more than others but all of us know that you can't put a price on health! Carrer d'Aribau, 158, 08036 Barcelona

6. Reykjavik

Currently, there is a new baking revolution by new comers in Barcelona. Bakers don't use traditional Spanish recipes and old-school techniques but focus on organic recipes and Reykjavik are the original pioneers. There are 4 bakeries locates in the most vibrant and popular districts in town: Raval, Gràcia and Born and all offer the highest quality organic bread which help you digest it much easier whilst maintaining that great taste. From its name to its atmosphere and the type of wheat used, all this brings you an ancient distinctive feeling. If you want to make healthy bread for yourself, you can have all the advice you need as well being recommended the finest ingredient from their shops. A must go chain of Bakeries in Barcelona! Info: Calle Doctor dou, 12, 08001 Barcelona

7. Forn Mistral

This Barcelona Bakery is always my favourite bakery because the firs,t and best, Ensaimada I tried in Barcelona was at Mistral Forn. There are so many good pastries that all the locals recommend something different to me each time I'm there. Mistral Forn definitely is a popular local Bakery in Barcelona when all baking products are fabulous with very affordable prices. For each weekend I was there, I discovered all of their products: mini- croissants, berlina, variety of filled puff pastry...and honestly, I love them all. Info: Ronda de Sant Antoni, 96, 08001 Barcelona

8. Pastissera Hofman

Next up on the list of Bakeries in Barcelona? That's right, it's Pastissera Hofmann.  In a city where you can get croissants almost everywhere, supermarket, restaurant, cafe... it can be hard to seek out the very best. Head to the Born area and you might just find it in   a small, side-street bakery run by the prestigious Hofmann culinary school. There are lots of temptations here, but the butter croissants stuffed with raspberry or marzipan are absolutely unmissable. The croissants at Hofmann are authentic, deliciously flaky, and filled with variety of  sweet or savoury ingredients: chocolate, dulce de leche, raspberry, ham and cheese, sweet cream butter, and more. And there's always time to grab a coffee with your pastry and really enjoy the moment. If you don't like croissants, there is a wide selection of acclaimed chef Hofmann's tarts, monas de pascua at Easter, cakes, buns, mini cakes, ice creams, jams, bonbons and macaroons will satisfy your sweet tooth. Info: Carrer dels Flassaders, 44, 08003 Barcelona

9. Takasi Ochiai

10. Cup & Cake

On my way walking to Suitelife's office every day, it is hard not to pop into the Cup& Cake shop and satisfy my sweet craving with the best cupcakes in town. The beautiful shop floor is decorated with a touch of romanticism and whimsy and everyone knows there are a few things in life better than sharing a good meal in a beautiful space. Sometimes just a chocolate cupcake and a cup of coffee in this shop can make my day. Certainly one of the most visited Bakeries in Barcelona! Info: Tallers, 79, 08001 Barcelona These sweet temptations are making me pile on the pounds but I can't stop visiting them again and again because their bread and cakes are so good and as for the smells.... they just make me drool each time I pass by.  Lets be honest, as bad as it may be for us, WE LOVE THIS FOOD!! so why would we not eat what we love :) Hope you enjoyed my blog on Bakeries in Barcelona , if there are any I have missed or if you just have any comments please share below :) Linh x

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PROPERTIES IN SPAIN - FEELING POOR YET? :P

What's up SuiteLifers? Looking for a really badass property and have tens of million of euros in your bank account to spare? Well in that case, you've come exactly to the right place! This is a brand new blog from SuiteLife about the top 10 most expensive properties in Spain, to make you feel poor! Nah, just joking, we can't all be part of the 1%. But nonetheless, you can still imagine how your life would be in one of those properties, so go ahead - take a look below at the delicious eye candy below. These are the top 10 most expensive properties in Spain!

#10 PALATIAL PROPERTY - €18m

• PRICE: €18,000,000
• LOCATION: Golden MileMarbella, Costa Del Sol
• SIZE: 4,500m2
• BEDROOMS: 14
• MORE PHOTOS: http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1137-z4z8kt/palatial-property-marbella-cd-29600

#9 VILLA ON THE WATER FRONT IN CAP FALCO - €18m

• PRICE: €18,000,000
• LOCATION: Calvia, Mallorca
• SIZE: 3,000m2
• BEDROOMS: 6
• MORE PHOTOS: http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-3267-t6zdbd/stunning-villa-on-the-water-front-in-cap-falco-cala-vinyes-calvia-ml-07181

#8 LUXURIOUS MANSION IN THE MOUNTAINS - €18m

• PRICE: €18,000,000
• LOCATION: Esporles, Mallorca
• SIZE: 9,000m2
• BEDROOMS: 9
• MORE PHOTOS: http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-3267-mxv7p5/unique-and-luxurious-mansion-in-the-mountains-esporles-ml-07190

#7 UNIQUE CONTEMPORARY VILLA - €18m

• PRICE: €18,000,000
• LOCATION: Marbella, Costa Del Sol
• SIZE: 2,500m2
• BEDROOMS: 6
• MORE PHOTOS: http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1137-smkcq6/unique-contemporary-villa-marbella-cd-29600

#6 LUXURIOUS FRONT-LINE BEACH RESIDENCE - €18m

• PRICE: €18,000,000
• LOCATION: Marbella, Costa Del Sol
• SIZE: 4,500m2
• BEDROOMS: 6
• MORE PHOTOS: http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1137-smrk4f/elite-and-luxurious-front-line-beach-residence-marbella-cd-29600

#5 HOUSE ON THE COAST OF DEIA OVERLOOKING SA FORADADA - €20m

• PRICE: €20,000,000
• LOCATION: Valldemossa, Mallorca
• SIZE: 1,000m2
• BEDROOMS: 6
• MORE PHOTOS: http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-3267-qhdjtp/house-on-the-coast-of-deia-overlooking-sa-foradada-valldemossa-ml-07170

#4 UNIQUE CONTEMPORARY ESTATE - €20m

• PRICE: €20,000,000
• LOCATION: La Finca, Madrid
• BEDROOMS: 6
• MORE PHOTOS: http://www.luxuryportfolio.com/Property/madrid-properties-unique-contemporary-la-finca-estate/KNWB

#3 AMAZING COUNTRY HOUSE NEAR BANYALBUFAR - €22m

• PRICE: €22,000,000
• LOCATION: Banyalbufar, Mallorca
• SIZE: 2km2
• MORE PHOTOS: http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-3267-ybssfw/amazing-country-house-near-banyalbufar-banyalbufar-ml-07191

#2 TWO VILLAS WITH PANORAMIC VIEW - €25m

• PRICE: €25,000,000
• LOCATION: Bendinat, Mallorca
• SIZE: 3,000m2
• BEDROOMS: 7
• MORE PHOTOS: http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-975-r286ly/two-villas-with-panoramic-views-in-bendinat-bendinat-ml-07181

AND ULTIMATELY...

#1 MOST LUXURIOUS PROPERTY IN PORT ALCUDIA (AND SPAIN, OBVIOUSLY) - €50m

• PRICE: €50,000,000
• LOCATION: Alcudia, Mallorca
• SIZE: 14,000m2
• BEDROOMS: 8
• MORE PHOTOS: http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-3267-sn5dkf/most-luxurious-property-in-port-alcudia-alcudia-ml-07400

Alright now, stop fantasising and come back to reality!These are the top 10 most expensive properties in Spain, guys? Marvelous, aren't they? Let us know what you think and how you'd describe your life in one of the top 10 most expensive properties in Spain! Till next time, peace out! Muchisimas gracias, Dragosh (El Dragon)

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Montserrat Monastery: Another Must-See Near Barcelona!

Now that I’m here, I decided to see as much of Barcelona as possible.Every weekend, weather permitting, my friend and I take day trips to different places and tourist sites. Last weekend was no exception. Sunday the 27th of September we decided to go to Montserrat monastery. The weather was beautiful and we eagerly anticipated the pristine Montserrat views we had heard about. We woke up quite early for a Sunday (08:00 a.m.) and were all packed and ready to take the train at 09:30 a.m. There are different kinds of tickets available for a day trip. We bought the “TransMontserrat” ticket that allowed us to travel by train, cable car and use the two cable cars up at the mountain. The train ride would’ve taken us about an hour starting at Plaza España all the way up to “Montserrat Aeri” (the stop where the cable car would take us further up) unless of course there wasn’t a problem. Just one stop before ours, a guy steps into the train, screaming like a maniac that everyone needs to get out because the tracks are blocked and that there are buses that will take us to our stop. Now there’s a change! This was actually very well organized, so nothing but credit to the Spanish railway company. Once at the cable car station, we looked up at an immense mountain range, 1236 meters high, with a monastery nestled close to the top. The cable car took us gently but quickly to where the Montserrat monastery was situated.
Finally here, we got a map at the tourist information stand so we could find out where we could start our day. While standing there, trying to figure out where we were now, it struck us as odd that there were a million people walking around wearing judo outfits. Apparently, a judo club was having a sort of team-building weekend going on up on the mountain. Working our way through the judo-crowd, we found the Montserrat monastery and the basilica. The Montserrat monastery is still in use and there are some parts of it that are not open to the public. When we stepped into the basilica, a choir was chanting. It was nice to step into a space filled with quiet people and leave the noise outside. It wasn’t long until we discovered a huge line of people waiting in a closed section of the basilica. After reading the sign, we soon found out that they were all waiting to touch the Black Virgin of Montserrat, who was displayed up at the far end of the basilica. Not being that religious, we just had a look around the basilica itself rather than waiting in line. After having a rest at the beautiful Plaza Mayor and enjoying the views in the sun, we wanted to see more of the mountain itself. There is one funicular going up to the top of Montserrat and since we had that combined ticket, we could ride it for free. After the steepest ride ever, we had the most amazing view. On a clear day, from the top, you can see all the way to the Pyrenees. Being at the very top of a mountain gives you a mighty feeling of being invulnerable. That was one of the most important reasons why we decided to walk one of the three hiking trails…on our flip-flops. Every other sane person who was up there was equipped with proper hiking shoes, Nordic Walking poles and backpacks, but why not give it a try with your fancy shades and on your flip-flops? Personally, I’m glad we did so, because the trail we did (leading us back down to the Montserrat monastery) wasn’t really that hard and led us through amazing areas of the mountain. Highly recommended. After making our way down, which took us about an hour, we had a little rest and decided to go down with the cable car again, since it would probably take more than an hour to get home again and we were pretty tired from walking around for five hours. This time, things with the buses to the train station were organized in the more Spanish way that we are accustomed to. The bus driver waited for a full hour until he had what he considered an appropriate number of people waiting in line. When the bus doors to the bus finally opened, people suddenly turned into animals and were heading for the bus as if having tunnel vision. So, by the time we entered the bus, the driver told us he had no more seats left and that we had to wait for another bus to come. After trying to convince the driver to take us anyway, we found ourselves with a rather small group of people waiting for the other bus. Lucky for us, it showed up just five minutes later and there was enough space for all of us to sit down. About three hours later we were back in BCN, safe and sound, but exhausted. We highly recommend Montserrat monastery as a day trip. Try to be there early though, since there’s lots of cool stuff to do and see. With impressive mountain ranges, precious natural wonders and amazing views it’s a prefect way to escape from the city for a day!


And there's also an amazing wine tasting experience for you to enjoy with the CastleExperience tour if you prefer something a little more gastronomic in flavour! But Monserrat monastery is not the only place to go near Barcelona. You may want to check out our blog about another great day trip in Mallorca ! Cheers ! - Lindsay