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 Street Art at My Local Pharmacy
This week, here's another photo from my current city. This is the local pharmacy that's just around the corner from my flat, featuring some very Barcelona street art. A lot of guidebooks to Spain will tell you to avoid walking around the...
My Perfect Day in Barcelona…
...is definitely not today! I've spent the day half-blindly touring the city's various hospitals to find an optician to see me on a Sunday due to a severe eye infection. Turns out the main eye care center is at the Hospital Casa de Maternitat (House of Maternity)....
What Really Happens at an Ibiza Foam Party
At the beginning of May, I spent a week in paradise, otherwise known as IBIZA. Now, Ibiza has a reputation for being seriously wild and crazy, but does it really live up to it? Well, let me leave you with a photo of a typical Ibiza morning to answer that...
Where in Spain Wednesday: El Rastro in Madrid
This week's photo is a new one that I took on my last trip - I went to Madrid with my family! It was a lot of fun, and one of the highlights of the weekend was definitely going to the El Rastro market. It's a huge street market that covers the city center. When I say...
Where in Spain Wednesday: Palos de la Frontera, Huelva
This week, my photo of the week is from Palos de la Frontera, a small town in Huelva, Andalucía that's right on the ocean and is famous because Christopher Columbus spent some time there before he set off on his famous voyage. Palos de la Frontera was his starting...
Homesickness
One of the definite downsides about living abroad is the homesickness that always pops up. I guess it happens to everyone living far away from home, but mine always comes when a few specific things happen. It's especially bad after my family comes to visit. They were...
