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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Salamanca: Pretty Plazas and Tasty Tapas
After seeing Ávila, I continued my tour of Castilla y León. Next stop was beautiful Salamanca, which is a place I've dreamed of going to ever since I saw photos of the incredible Plaza Mayor. It was also the weekend of the National Event in Salamanca where they...
¿Cómo se dice “Daylight Savings Time”?
Did you know that the whole world doesn't change the clocks for Daylight Savings Time on the same day? Well, at least in Spain and California, we change the clocks at different times! I had no idea, and I'm not really sure why. The U.S. changed its clocks on Sunday,...
Ávila: Castles & Cathedrals
I should have known what kind of trip it was going to be from the moment I left my apartment. It began last Thursday around midnight, when I was all packed and ready to jump on 12-hour overnight bus trip across Spain. I was looking forward to sleeping off the previous...
Travel Plans – Valencia, Sevilla, Ibiza, & Beyond!
Since I've been in Spain since the last day of May in 2011, I've gone on three trips: one to England to visit my family, one to Olot in the north of Spain to see the volcanoes, and one to California for Christmas. And now it looks like my travel schedule is going to...
Qué Difícil Es Hablar El Español…or, It’s Not My Fault!
I found this funny video via the Matador Network and it's sooo true! If you don't speak Spanish, basically it's about how words can mean completely different things from one country to another. Here's part of...
And I’m Off!
I'm a couple hours away from getting on a looooong overnight bus ride for a hopefully fabulous weekend of traveling. First, I'm going to visit Ávila, which has some famous medieval city walls. And according to Wikipedia, it also has one of the highest...
