7 Key Things to Know Before Visiting San Sebastian

Pintxos on a plate

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 […]

Our Favorite Things To Do In Seville In March

One of our favorite things to do in Seville in March is to simply get lost in the gorgeous old Jewish quarter, also known as the Santa Cruz neighborhood.

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

The Inudeak eta Artzaiak parade is one of our favorite festivals in San Sebastian.

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

PIzza at Casamanco at the Testaccio Market in Rome

Forget your eating schedule back homeā€”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 ā€œdinner timeā€ in London yet ā€œaperitivo timeā€ in Rome, which […]

Enchanted by Saudade: My Love Letter to Lisbon

Ellis is an expert on Lisbon and the art of saudade. Here she is celebrating Portuguese Carnival.

This post is part of ourĀ Love LetterĀ 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

Bullfighting in Madrid - bull ring interior

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 GarcĆ­a Lorca began depicting it in their works, […]

How to Spend 36 Hours in San Sebastian

36 hours in San Sebastian would be incomplete without at least one trip to Plaza de la ConstituciĆ³n!

With pristine beaches, a fascinating local culture and the best gastronomic scene in the world, San Sebastian is one of the chicest cities in Spainā€“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 […]

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 Madridā€”or any Spanish city or townā€”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 […]