I love Barcelona too, moved here last summer with my wife and kids. Another thing that's amazing about Barcelona is the number of tech startups, the sheer number of studios: design, advertising, video games, and then also major corporations, universities, etc. Barcelona isn't just a touristy beach town or a one trick pony like LA for film. It has a little of a lot of things going for it.
I grew up watching American romcoms from the 2000s and the promotion of the American dream as an achievement to reach. As an architecture student, I read Delirious New York and was fascinated. My biggest dream to go and visit is still standing, not only for the architecture, but also for the vibes, as the text said. It is a city that motivates me to grow, you are like an ant among so many buildings and people wanting to earn their own place, it motivates you to be who you want to be but you have to be the best at it, it motivates you to be more successful, to want to earn more money, to conquer the world, etc. (And for the field of art and design, the city is one of the most important epicenters). But after reading the article, I started thinking more about where I live, which is Argentina, specifically Buenos Aires, which also has a similar mystique. It is difficult economically to grow, especially for the new generations, but it is a city that offers you more of itself for what you want to be, where everyone can find their place, if they take risks, if they are not afraid to fall along the way and get back up to achieve what they want, Buenos Aires will always be waiting for you and embrace you with open arms.
Thanks for the reflection Sabru. New York is a fantastic city, especially in your 20's, but I think now it's gotten so ridiculously expensive to live there and people are overworked trying to afford the lifestyle. I've been to Buenos Aires a few times and really love that city as well. I know there are many issues with the economy and government but now with the internet if you develop the right skills you can make it work no matter where you live. Hope to meet you there one day!
Most cities are in crisis due to the cost of living, that is why we are experiencing a new effect a few years ago where people are going to the suburbs and moving away to build their house or rent... The city that really never sleeps , always waiting for you! 🇦🇷🇦🇷
I love Barcelona too, moved here last summer with my wife and kids. Another thing that's amazing about Barcelona is the number of tech startups, the sheer number of studios: design, advertising, video games, and then also major corporations, universities, etc. Barcelona isn't just a touristy beach town or a one trick pony like LA for film. It has a little of a lot of things going for it.
Nailed it!
I grew up watching American romcoms from the 2000s and the promotion of the American dream as an achievement to reach. As an architecture student, I read Delirious New York and was fascinated. My biggest dream to go and visit is still standing, not only for the architecture, but also for the vibes, as the text said. It is a city that motivates me to grow, you are like an ant among so many buildings and people wanting to earn their own place, it motivates you to be who you want to be but you have to be the best at it, it motivates you to be more successful, to want to earn more money, to conquer the world, etc. (And for the field of art and design, the city is one of the most important epicenters). But after reading the article, I started thinking more about where I live, which is Argentina, specifically Buenos Aires, which also has a similar mystique. It is difficult economically to grow, especially for the new generations, but it is a city that offers you more of itself for what you want to be, where everyone can find their place, if they take risks, if they are not afraid to fall along the way and get back up to achieve what they want, Buenos Aires will always be waiting for you and embrace you with open arms.
Thanks for the reflection Sabru. New York is a fantastic city, especially in your 20's, but I think now it's gotten so ridiculously expensive to live there and people are overworked trying to afford the lifestyle. I've been to Buenos Aires a few times and really love that city as well. I know there are many issues with the economy and government but now with the internet if you develop the right skills you can make it work no matter where you live. Hope to meet you there one day!
Most cities are in crisis due to the cost of living, that is why we are experiencing a new effect a few years ago where people are going to the suburbs and moving away to build their house or rent... The city that really never sleeps , always waiting for you! 🇦🇷🇦🇷
I have read Paul Graham's essay before and enjoy reading your piece on this. Have only visited Barcelona many years ago but truly fell in love with it