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What You Need to Know About Oviedo
Have you heard of Oviedo before? This northern city is not only significant historically, today it is famous for its street art and sculptures. Check out this post for an overview and top things to see to help you plan a trip.
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Who is Antoni Gaudí?
Antoni Gaudí is perhaps the most prolific architect from Spain. If you’re visiting Barcelona (or a few other places around Cataluña and the rest of Spain) you’ll want to know his story, influences, and legacy!
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What You Need to Know About Mallorca
We have been poking around Mallorca and really enjoyed the sun, sand, and food! On top of that, there is history to learn too if you're not just there to relax. Check out this post for our tips!
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What You Need to Know About La Alpujarra
The Alpujarra are a group of small white towns located in the Sierra Nevada mountains south of Granada. They are a great place to visit for a day or spend the week exploring!
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An Introduction to ETA (Basque Separatist Terrorism)
We are talking politics again on the blog as we try to learn understand more about ETA, the (once extremist) group that fought for years for Basque Independence.
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An Introduction to Basque Country History
We’ve talked about how much we like the Basque Country before and today we want to dive into this region’s history and some cultural identifiers.
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Domingo de Resurrección in Spain
Domingo de Resurrección, or Easter Sunday, is a very important holiday in Spain and so we’re sharing the information you’ll want to know about how it’s celebrated and how you can get involved.
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Semana Santa in Spain
Semana Santa, or the Holy Week leading up to Easter, is a special time in Spain. This is the first post of our series on this holiday and it shares with you some of the basics of Spanish traditions related to Easter.
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Traditions: Belenes (Nativity Scenes) in Spain
In many Spanish towns and houses you are more likely to come across a Nativity Scene or a Belén than a Christmas tree. Usually very detailed and well cared for, Belénes form an important part of the holiday traditions across the country.
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Traditions: Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in Spain
Nochebuena is what we refer to as Christmas Eve. However, unlike in the States, here in Spain it might be one of the most important days during the holidays. What should you know?
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What You Need to Know About A Coruña
A Coruña (or La Coruña in castellaño [Spanish]) is a beautiful port city on the Galician coast. Its bearable weather also make it a great escape in the summertime. Check it out!
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What You Need to Know About Málaga
Málaga is known by most for its beach—but it has tons history too! In this post we explore a brief overview of the Andalusian city and what you should know, see, and eat / drink when visiting!
