It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in Barcelona, the culture and traditions are so rich here that there is always something new to learn about subjects you thought you had well covered. And so it was for me, when I discovered that panellets, the expensive but delicious marzipan-like cakes eaten here on November 1st, probably originated in Constantinople centuries ago—find out more in our feature on page 18. Similarly, whether you’ve been here five months or five years (or possibly even five decades), there are two issues that are likely to resonate with you: how to meet new people and the learning of Catalan, both covered in our other two features. We also give you ideas for your spare time, ranging from an exhibition of world-class photojournalism to a weekend break in the Pyrenees and a place to watch classic films while enjoying cocktails.