There’s nothing better than getting to know a city through the eyes of a local. As you may remember, last month we launched our My Seville series in order to catch a glimpse into local life here in Seville in the best way possible – through its own people who live and work in the […]
Spanish Culture
My Seville: Gema Alastuey
Posted on November 5, 2015
There’s nothing like seeing a place through the eyes of a local, so we’ve started a new series, My Seville, where locals from all walks of life share their favorite foods, places and stories about their city! We figured the best way to start this off was by speaking to a local jamón (ham) expert […]
6 Popular Spanish Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Posted on April 13, 2015
Spain’s fun-loving reputation precedes it across the globe, and the most popular Spanish festivals are no different. Whether you’re up for throwing tomatoes at complete strangers or taking a midnight dip in the ocean to welcome summer, there’s a Spanish fiesta you’ll love. We’d be willing to bet there’s a celebration happening somewhere in Spain […]
10 Beautiful Spanish Instagrams You Need to Follow
Posted on February 13, 2015
Follow these beautiful Spanish Instagram accounts and discover the spectacular views and sights Spain has to offer. 1. Spain The official Instagram account of Spain’s tourism board highlights breathtaking images from all over the country. They regularly hold themed photo challenges and winners’ photos are shared with their huge, and ever expanding, number of followers. Tag your photos […]
5 Spanish Food Idioms and How to Use Them
Posted on December 2, 2014
Do you know why you should hurry up if you’re told they’ll ‘give you the grapes’? Or why telling someone to ‘go fry asparagus’ is not a cooking suggestion? Read this list of 5 Spanish Food Idioms to find out! In Spanish culture, food plays a starring role both on the table and in the language. […]
The 10 Best Books About Spain to Read Before Your Trip
Posted on December 9, 2013
For the dreamers among us, there are few things better than being transported to another land via the page. And what better image to get lost in than the fiery passion of Andalusia or the palpable pride and mystery of the Basque Country? If you’re looking for a way to escape to Spain, start with […]
