Barcelona

SPORT IN PUBLIC: On the buses with Fergie, Wenger and something to make Fernando Torres look like less of a plonker

on 23 September 2011 in Sport with No Comments »

Another week goes by and it’s time to move on from last week and focus on the future…apart from Torres’ miss, we’re still gawping at that! It’s Something For The Weekend…

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School Of Cool #53: Go for gold like Rick Edwards

on 20 September 2011 in Entertainment with No Comments »

Our favourite ex-T4 presenter is a crusader for his planet, is supporting the Paralympic games and even went on Traincation with us. Find out all about it here…

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Bob Marley, dub stations and reggae on Traincation to Benicàssim

on 22 August 2011 in Travel with No Comments »

If you missed all the music and partying at Benicàssim Festival this year don’t worry- we’ve found a way you can still get the holiday you need in this beautiful town and a whole host of great gigs. Introducing the Traincation to Benicàssim, reggae style…

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Martial arts, cassoulet and Catalan theatre on Traincation in Barcelona

on 18 July 2011 in Travel with No Comments »

If you’ve got the Monday blues and are still recovering from your weekend antics it’s time to start planning a trip away. Why not head to one of the summer’s biggest events on Traincation in Barcelona…

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Traincation Inspiration: Torchlit parades, Audrey Tautou and Easter skeletons in Spain

on 18 April 2011 in Travel with 2 Comments »

A four day week you say? Don’t mind if we do! Here at Global Cool we love a good Bank Holiday. A long weekend is the perfect excuse to get away from the hustle and bustle of working life. We’d like to help you make the most of your easter break with a spooky Traincation to Verges, Spain…

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A Traincation love story

on 16 March 2011 in Get Involved with No Comments »

Green stories from Global Cool’s friends, today courtesy of Daniela Herrera, who found love while travelling Europe by train…

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Books In Public: A game to knock the socks off ‘I Spy’

on 28 January 2011 in Lifestyle with No Comments »

Global Cool’s resident book worm Emma brings you her favourite reads, inspiring you to ditch the car and the stress of the morning commute and bury your head in a great book on the bus or train instead…

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Traincation Inspiration: Red devils, bonfires and drummers in Barcelona

on 24 January 2011 in Travel with No Comments »

It’s another cold Monday morning in January, and with the weeks stretching out endlessly until our summer shorts get a look in, it’s time to treat yourself with a Traincation mini-break to Barcelona…

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The Cool List 2010 (part 2)

on 30 December 2010 in Entertainment, Fashion with Comments Off

Our top 20 green celebrities of the last 12 months…

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Christmas Traincation Inspiration: Bring on Barcelona

on 29 November 2010 in Travel with No Comments »

With Christmas rushing at us like an over-excited and slightly irritating aunt, it’s the perfect time to get away from this greying isle and sample some celebrations a little further afield. And what better way than to hop on a train? Over the next few weeks Global Cool picks ten of the best spots for a Christmas Traincation, continuing today with Amsterdam…

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The summer was a bummer: Traincations to the rescue!

on 13 September 2010 in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Travel with 3 Comments »

We found this amusing train photo and thought to ourselves, what better excuse for getting off our arses and pulling together all the best reasons for taking a Traincation. After all, the summer was a real bummer and if you’re anything like us you’ll already be thinking about your winter holidays. So get off your butts and get booking your Traincation…

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Five ways to fix a broken celebrity marriage

on 27 April 2010 in Travel with No Comments »

We’ve teamed up with travel site Loco2 to suggest another way for John and Toni Terry, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren, and Ashley and Cheryl Cole to fight for their love…

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