Barcelona

The first “Bird Box” broke Netflix streaming records, prompting this sequel that, thankfully, packs more twists and tension than its depressingly mediocre predecessor.

I had been avoiding it all my life. Why? Partly because I was reluctant to join the tourist throng, fearful of being reduced to the level of a humble sightseer.

My three-day mission: to boldly go into the heart of the local cocktail scene, to ask whether it was deserving, and to learn something about modern mixology in the process.

Liam Hampson disappeared Tuesday morning, and the venue held a packed show that night. But his body wasn’t noticed until Wednesday.

The pop star accused the porcine thieves of snatching her bag and destroying everything inside it before she managed to wrestle it back.

Hours before news of his death was made public, the multimillionaire fugitive had reportedly asked Spanish prison guards if he could have some alone time.

It’s very easy to miss—but an incredible slice of Barcelona history.