With its stunning landscapes and world-class cuisine, San Sebastian is a must on anyone’s Spain itinerary. However, as with any new place, there are a few things to keep in mind before you go. San Sebastian is full of pleasant surprises, and a brief introduction to the local culture will help your trip go much […]
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Our Favorite Things To Do In Seville In March
This blog post was originally posted on February 24, 2016 and was updated on February 4, 2020. After a long winter, Seville truly begins to come alive in the spring as temperatures rise and the scent of orange blossom wafts through the streets. All things considered, March is one of the best times of year […]
How to Enjoy San Sebastian in February
This blog post was originally posted on January 9, 2019 and was updated on January 15, 2020. The weather may be cold, but with so much going on in San Sebastian in February, you’ll hardly notice the chilly temperatures. After all, you’ll be busy getting immersed in authentic cultural events, spending quality time with your special […]
When to Eat in Rome: Breakfast, Lunch, Aperitivo & Dinner Times
Forget your eating schedule back home—it’s time to immerse yourself in Roman culture by embracing local eating times. All European countries have different eating schedules: northern countries tend to dine earlier while southerners grab their meals later. And time is so relative: 6 p.m. is “dinner time” in London yet “aperitivo time” in Rome, which […]
Top Cooking Classes in San Sebastian: Traditional Food and More
The best way to immerse yourself in the culture of a new place is to dive right in. When food’s a part of the equation, it’s even better. That’s why we highly recommend cooking classes in San Sebastian (and any corner of the world that you’re visiting). Whether you’re looking to learn about pintxos (the […]
Enchanted by Saudade: My Love Letter to Lisbon
This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Lisbon. Hilly streets, buildings with history and a soft sea breeze. These are my first memories of Lisbon, a city I visited for the first time in 2007. Over a decade later a lot has changed, much due to a harsh […]
Bullfighting in Madrid & Beyond: What You Need to Know
It may seem like attending a bullfight is one of most authentically “Spanish” experiences you can have. After all, it’s a spectacle that has been historically linked to Spain for hundreds of years. And starting in the 20th century, when literary icons from Ernest Hemingway to Federico García Lorca began depicting it in their works, […]
How to Spend 36 Hours in San Sebastian
With pristine beaches, a fascinating local culture and the best gastronomic scene in the world, San Sebastian is one of the chicest cities in Spain–make that Europe. And despite its smaller size, it packs a big punch. You could spend a week or more here and still not scratch the surface of this one-of-a-kind gem […]
MNAC Highlights: Discovering Barcelona’s National Museum of Catalan Art
It’s hard to miss the MNAC. Towering over the Plaça d’Espanya from the hill of Montjuïc, the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is one of the architectural icons of Barcelona. That said, it doesn’t always feature on the itineraries of visitors to the city, not making the cut of the ten most visited attractions in […]
All About El Gordo: The Spanish Christmas Lottery Explained
With billions of euros handed out in prize money every year, the Spanish Christmas lottery is the biggest in the world. Walk through the center of Madrid—or any Spanish city or town—this time of year, and you’ll already start to see this beloved tradition come to life. Lines spill out of lottery booths and wind […]
