We’re big advocates for living like a local through travel. In our opinion, there’s no better (or more delicious) way to do that than by visiting a neighborhood market. And luckily, there’s no shortage of fantastic Madrid food markets, Barcelona food markets, San Sebastian food markets, Seville food markets, Valencia food markets…the list goes on! […]
Spanish Culture
The Life of a Flamenco Dancer: Interview with Patricia Ibáñez
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional flamenco dancer? What it would mean to make dancing the center of your life? This week, we were lucky to meet world-famous bailaora Patricia Ibáñez for a chat about her career and relationship with Andalusia’s most iconic music style! Photo Credit: La Casa del […]
Spain for Everyone: The Family Guide to Spain
This post is a part of our Spain for Everyone series. The information below was curated by our expert guides across the country. They are parents too, and this is their bucket list for you! A family vacation in Spain will surely delight everyone! Spanish culture places huge emphasis on families. Children are regularly included […]
Spain for Everyone: The History Buff’s Guide to Spain
This post is a part of our Spain for Everyone series. The information below was curated by our expert guides across the country. They are history lovers too, and this is their bucket list for you! With a history stretching back millennia, Spain is a history lover’s dream come true! The Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors […]
Spain for Everyone: The Solo Traveler’s Guide to Spain
You don’t need a travel companion to make the most of visiting a new place! Solo travel may seem intimidating at first, but many who have put themselves out there to try it agree that it can be incredibly rewarding. You have the responsibility of figuring things out for yourself, but you also have more […]
6 Things to Know Before Traveling to Seville
Colorful, passionate Seville will steal your heart from the moment you first set foot on its cobblestone streets. The Andalusian capital’s jaw-dropping architecture, beautifully manicured avenues and warm, friendly locals will help make the city one of your new favorites! Before you go, however, there are a few helpful things to keep in mind. Remember […]
Our Insider’s Tips for the Seville Fair
This blog post was originally posted on March 21, 2015, and was updated on January 18, 2018. Seville is a city with a full calendar of traditional celebrations, and April means one thing: The Seville Fair! One of the most famous in all of Spain, Seville’s April Fair, is one of the things we love […]
Everything You Need To Know About Semana Santa in Seville
Spring in Seville means two things, Semana Santa (Holy Week in English) and our similarly extravagant Feria de Abril, or the April Fair celebration. While the fair is all about traditional dance, delicious food, and ice-cold sherry, Semana Santa takes a very different tone. Semana Santa in Seville is one of our most iconic celebrations, and […]
Essentials for a Kitchen in Seville
Part of the key to good cooking is amassing your kitchen essentials. Everyone has their own must-haves that they absolutely swear by – here are some of our essentials for a kitchen in Seville! You generally find many of the same tools and utensils in all Spanish kitchens (minus the paellera.) What makes a Seville kitchen […]
My Seville: Javier Becerra
To truly understand a city, you have to speak to its locals, so for the next installment in our My Seville series, we’re talking to someone behind one of our absolute favorite tapas restaurants in Seville, Enrique Becerra. This family-run restaurant, one of our favorite spots in the Arenal neighborhood, has been treating Seville to innovative dishes for over thirty years. […]