Spain is such a fascinating country. Going to each different region feels like you’re going to a completely different country.
I’ve been lucky enough to see a lot of Spain. I’ve lived in Andalucía and Catalunya, and visited lots of the rest of the country. Here are a few places I recommend visiting – though it’s by no means an extensive list!
You can also check out each region from the drop-down menu.
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Barcelona’s Coolest Street Market
Once a month on a Sunday, Barcelona puts on a big outdoor street market - the Flea Market Barcelona. They sell everything from secondhand clothing (cool vintage stuff and just somebody's plain, gently used tees) to books to jewelry to videos to random household...
The Funny Way Spanish People Think You Get Sick
This week in Barcelona, the weather has suddenly plummeted. We had near 100 degrees and 80% humidity last week, then this week started with chilly winds and rain. Of course, this means half my office has decided they're sick. What happened? Well, the Spanish are...
Spain’s Oldest Bullfighting Ring
One of the major perks of studying and traveling in Andalucía for a semester was that I got to see the stereotypical side of Spain - flamenco dancing, tapas, and of course, bullfighting. Even though I'm not a fan of bullfighting, it's not every day that you get to see...
Where in Spain Wednesday: Cádiz’s Beautiful Beaches
This week, I have a photo from another of my Spanish favorites - Cádiz. Cádiz is a beautiful beachside town in the south of Spain. It's one of the oldest cities in southern Europe that's been constantly inhabited. I went there for a weekend while I was studying in...
Barcelona’s Best Summer Party – Festa Major de Gràcia
This past week, Barcelona held one of my very favorite events in the city - the Festa Major de Gràcia! For one week in August, the neighborhood of Gràcia gets turned into a 24-hour party-happy fantasyland. Around the clock, there are concerts,...
The Most Horrifying Way to Eat Cochinillo (a.k.a. Whole Baby Pig)
One of the weirdest Spanish foods I've come across is cochinillo - roast suckling pig that you eat entirely. I first came across this culinary delight when I was traveling around Castilla y León, where my tour guides encouraged me to try the "milky pig." I love...
