Traveling Spain

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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Fall in Barcelona

Fall in Barcelona

By the last week of October, it had cooled off enough to the point where it's too chilly to have my window open all day. The leaves are changing colors, people outside are starting to wear their heavier coats, and the tree outside my window is slowly shedding its...

My Weekend Plans: Attempting A World Record

My Weekend Plans: Attempting A World Record

So you know how earlier in the week I posted about the top 5 places I want to visit in Spain? Well, one of them was Asturias, and I hinted that I might be going sooner than I thought with a little luck. Well, it happened! I'm going to Asturias for the weekend. I'll be...

The Gran Teatre de Liceu in Barcelona

The Gran Teatre de Liceu in Barcelona

If you've ever strolled down Barcelona's most famous street, you've probably seen the Gran Teatre de Liceu. It's one of the most striking buildings on the street.  The opera house has been around since the mid-1800s, but within its first 20 years there was a big fire....

The Top 5 Places I Still Want to Visit in Spain

The Top 5 Places I Still Want to Visit in Spain

I've lived in Spain for a total of about 2 years now, and I've gotten to see a ton of the country, from the gorgeous capital of Madrid to the amazing university town of Salamanca to the party-happy paradise of Ibiza. I've lived in Sevilla, with its old-world charm,...

FAQs About My Life in Spain

FAQs About My Life in Spain

When I was home, everybody asked me the same couple of questions! So here's what people wanted to know about living in Barcelona.  (Also, apologies for being a bit of a lazy blogger lately! I've been sick and not really feeling like writing much. But I'm going...

Where in Spain Wednesday – Carmona

Where in Spain Wednesday – Carmona

When I was living in Sevilla, I got to see tons of the lesser-known sights of the region, like the small town of Carmona.   Carmona historically has pretty extensive mix of cultures and religions, like a lot of Andalucía. Whoever was the current conqueror of the...

Hola from Jessica!

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I'm Jessica, a travel writer and translator from England who grew up in California and now lives in Barcelona. Come read all about my aventuras in Spain and beyond!

Get in touch at holayessica{at}gmail.com

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