The thing we love about Spain is…
There is SO much to love about Spain. From the funky art and architecture of Barcelona to the rich culture and traditions of Andalucia in the south, it’s not hard to find something, somewhere that you won’t fall in love with. We want you to fall in love with Spain as well. So read on below to find what part of Spain captures your imagination.
24 hours in Salamanca Spain
Salamanca is an incredibly historical and beautiful looking city of Spain. It only took less-than 24 hours to fall in love with the city. Here’s why…
La Tomatina festival: Everything you need to know to survive this Spanish fiesta
Visiting Spain’s La Tomatina festival for the first time can be a little daunting and there are so many things about it that we wish we had of known beforehand. So, we created this guide to answer all of your questions and give you a better idea of the craziness that you can expect from this highlight of Spain. We cover all of the above questions and give you 11 tips to survive it!
The Best of Costa Brava: 4-Day Itinerary
If you are planning on visiting Spain, you can’t go past visiting Costa Brava. With fairytale towns, pristine beaches and delicious food Costa Brava is a traveller’s delight, and all within easy reach from Barcelona. The region of Costa Brava stretches along...
Street XO Madrid – Restaurant Review
Situated just a short walk from the hustle and bustle of central Madrid, Street XO is three star Michelin chef David Muñoz’s side project and gift to the masses. If innovative and creative gourmet dishes served amongst a loud and theatrical environment and at...
Torrijas Recipe: A Heavenly Dessert from Spain
Torrijas (pronounced tor-ri-ha-s) are one of the many guilty pleasure treats I learnt to make whilst living in Spain. When I first tasted them, I was surprised at how delicious and full of flavour a simple dessert could be. I swear from the first bite, my eyes became...
Feria Comparison: Sevilla vs Córdoba
We were fortunate enough last year to experience both Ferias in Sevilla and Córdoba (and our local Feria in Pozoblanco). Feria de abril is done and dusted for this year, but if you happen to be in Córdoba during May, you are in for a treat. Feria de Córdoba and the...
Feria de Abril – Sevilla’s Biggest Party
April and May are typically the time of year where every Spanish woman regrets having that extra piece of torrija (a delicious sweet fried bread consumed during Easter) and tries to squeeze herself into something which was neither created for speed nor comfort. I’m...
Semana Santa: Spain’s Holiest of Weeks
Experiencing Semana Santa in Spain is something that we'll never forget. There was so much passion, emotion and a sense of something greater and bigger than all of us, bringing strangers together to commemorate Easter. I contemplated writing a full post about the...
Las Fallas: Valencia’s Fiery Festival
It’s the time of year when all pyro’s can rejoice – Las Fallas! What is Las Fallas? It’s a crazy celebration in Valencia, in which they build tall wooden figurines (called fallas) and then burn them all to the ground from midnight on the final night! Each year,...
17 Things You Need To Know About the Auxiliares Program in Spain
It’s that time of year again, Auxiliares Program Applications! Ever dream about fields of oranges, olives and almonds? Find yourself daydreaming about flamenco dancers and bullfighters? Do you salivate over the thought of trying various tapas? Wishing that your days...
Teaching English Overseas
Most people dream of packing up their lives and moving to an exotic place to live overseas and begin a journey of change, excitement and fulfilment. I mean, if this wasn’t the case, novels and movies such as Eat, Pray, Love; The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel; or, my...
The 10 Best Festivals of Spain
If living in Spain has taught me one thing, it’s that the people here know how to party. Every month there seems to be a festival or celebration for something. In fact, there are so many unique and crazy events, that it was quite difficult to narrow them all down to...
The Costs of Living in Spain
Coming from Australia, living in Spain was so cheap! Whilst we had saved a lot to make the most of our year in Spain, we were able to enjoy our life there due to the fact that living expenses were relatively low. For those of you about to take the plunge, I’ve...
To Pueblo or Not to Pueblo: Small Town vs Big City
When we found out last year that we were moving to Spain in the Auxiliares program, we jumped in the air, Anchorman style, with elation. How exciting to move to the land of flamenco, churros and, more importantly, forced siestas! Then I looked at my letter confirming...
A Novice Guide to Carnaval in Cádiz
Spain has many festivals, but Carnaval has to be one of the most accessible. You don’t have to risk your life running with bulls or cop a tomato in the eye. But Carnaval IS one of Spain’s craziest and most enjoyable festivals. With that in mind, we and a bunch of...