Hello everybody! After last week’s Gaudí post, I’m back with more bizarre architecture from Spain! This week, it’s a sculpture in Sevilla. It’s known as “Las Setas” (“The Mushrooms”) because of their weird shape. It’s officially the Metro Parasol. They were originally supposed to be done in 2007, but it was under construction the whole …
Want a practically guaranteed 12-hour a week job that lets you live in Spain? That’s what the Auxiliares Language & Culture Assistants program promises. It’s geared towards young Americans who want to go to Spain for a year. They get jobs teaching English in Spain, and it’s pretty impossible to get a visa for that …
OK, I know I’ve featured Casa Batllò in my Wednesday series a couple of times before, but I’m just so obsessed with it! I love the colorful, skeletal building that overlooks elegant Passeig de Gràcia, and I’m lucky enough to live really close to it. Lots of Sundays, I nip downstairs and go snap some …
“You went to a vegan restaurant??” my dad sputtered when I told him what I’d had for lunch. “Are you sure you’re feeling okay? How did you end up there?” I had two more surprises in store. 1) I went there on purpose. 2) I actually really, really enjoyed it. (This is coming from the girl …
Let’s be honest here. How many people go to Ibiza for the culture and history? I’m not getting on any high horses here. I’ve been to Ibiza twice, and my first trip was a happy haze of sunburns, cocktails, and pounding electronic music. As far as non-drinking culture goes? Umm…do foam parties count as one …
I’m finally back from Ibiza, and being a bit of a lazy blogger. My brain is still struggling with post-Ibiza withdrawals. Every morning this week, it’s wailed “But what do you mean, we’re going to the office instead of heading to the beach with a glass of cava? I’m sorry, there’s not a party at …
Hello everybody! This week I’m off to Ibiza to enjoy some sunshine, beaches, & fiesta. So instead of my regular posting, I have a couple of guest posts lined up. This one is from freelance writer Harriet Freeman, who lives in Barcelona and shared her favorite things to do here. All images are mine. Hope you …
Hola everybody! As you may know, I’m off on a trip to Ibiza this week. The Isla Blanca is famous for its wild and crazy nightlife (and I’ve got to say, after a thorough test it definitely deserves the reputation). But it’s also got some seriously beautiful natural sights too – like this sunset at …
Hello everybody! This week I’m off to Ibiza to enjoy some sunshine, beaches, & fiesta. So instead of my regular posting, I have a couple of guest posts lined up. This one is from study abroad site Class Abroad, which is full of great articles. I liked this article because I had suuuch a hard time packing … Continue reading »
Spring has finally sprung in Barcelona! Well, kind of…we had a few weeks of absolutely beautiful weather, but sadly the rain is back and casting gloomy clouds of mist over the city. But at this point, we’re almost in May so I’ll assume it’s just a temporary setback on the way to the summer months … Continue reading »
This week was one of the prettiest weeks in Barcelona, because it was the Diada de Sant Jordi! The city was full of beautiful freshly-cut roses and the smell of new books. La Diada de Sant Jordi (Saint George’s Day) falls on April 23, which is also World Book Day internationally now (thanks, Catalunya!). The … Continue reading »
Steel Donkey Bike Tours kindly invited me to try out one of their tours. (click on the header to go to their site). I’d never had a bike tour of the city before. You may have read before on here that I like surprises, so I went in to this not knowing what to expect. I originally … Continue reading »
In honor of Sevilla’s famous Feria de Abril, which is happening this week, here’s one of my favorite photos from last year’s Feria – a bunch of girls in their flamenco dresses enjoying the carnival. This part of the fair takes places in the Calle del Infierno – Hell Street. It’s bursting with bright attractions … Continue reading »
Hello everybody! This week, I’m excited to feature something new on my blog – an interview with local Barcelona artist Xavi Julià. Here’s his interview, where he was kind enough to tell me all about himself and his work with BarcelonInk. OK, first things first. What’s your name and where are you from? My name … Continue reading »
Last year, I went to Sevilla’s famous Feria de Abril. Before I went, one of the big questions on my mind was “What on earth do I wear??” I’d seen photos, but all the locals wore huge ruffled flamenco dresses. Money issues aside – the traditional dresses cost a small fortune – there was no way … Continue reading »
