Ali from the USA

Name: Ali Visconti

Age: 18

City and country of origin: San Diego, CA, USA



1.When, where and for how long did you live or have you been living in Barcelona?

Lived in Sabadell for 7 months, then moved to Barcelona (Sagrada Familia) and have been here for 4 months.





2.What made you move here?

People, food, art, culture. This city is one of a kind and moving here was one of the best decisions I have ever made.





3.What made you leave / stay?

Everything that made me want to move here was everything that wanted to make me stay.

I can't imagine being anywhere else...





4.What you like the most about Barcelona.

People-watching. Have you ever ridden the metro here?





5.What you dislike the most about Barcelona.

Stupid laws about having a "work visa" or a "residency".





6.Name one special place in Barcelona.

The beach at sunset. Nothing beats sitting in the sand, iPod on, and a beer in hand.


7.Name one word you would relate to Barcelona.

Home.

Roberto from Guatemala

Name: Roberto Ramírez Türckheim
Age: 28 years old
City and country of origin: Guatemala, Guatemala


1.When, where and for how long did you live or have you been living in Barcelona?

I’ve been living here for 2 years and 6 months, have moved about 7 times. Started in el Born and now I’m in Gracia.


2.What made you move here?

Better work and study oportunities.


3.What made you leave / stay?

I enjoy it here. It is such a cosmopolitan city, so many things to discover and enjoy.... and my life is here for now.


4.What you like the most about Barcelona.

It’s diversity of cultures and people, public transport, public cleaning services, castellers, the will of always being in the vanguard of technology, its barrios.


5.What you dislike the most about Barcelona.

Taxes! :D


6.Name a special place in Barcelona.

The beach in the winter.


7.Name one word you would relate to Barcelona.

Diversity