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Itinerary for One Day in Valencia: See the Must-Visit Spots
Dear Reba, We’re so excited you’ve decided to visit Valencia, Spain! We love the idea of really taking time to immerse oneself in everything a destination has to offer and we therefore typically recommend having at least a few days to enjoy this charming city. However, we understand that time is often limited and, even if you’re only in Valencia for a stopover between other destinations, you can still see a ton and make the most of your day in Valencia. Today’s guest writer, Eduardo Campestrini, is a travel writer who loves discovering new places in Europe. He has a special interest in Spain and enjoys sharing tips about cities…
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How to: Host Long-term Visitors
Hosting friends or family that come to visit for an extended amount of time can be trickier than short-term visitors. In this post, we share our top tips for setting clear expectations and boundaries to allow for both guest(s) and host(s) to enjoy the time together while balancing their other responsibilities and everyday lives.
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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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Coffee Culture in Spain
Coffee is important for people around the world. However, how we celebrate coffee is different. Today we are diving into the coffee culture in Spain with a short video explaining the main things you should know.
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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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How to: Bridge the Language Gap
When trying to communicate with someone with a different native language than yours, it’s easy to get stuck in the language gap. In this article we discuss six tactics that will help you bridge the gap and overcome this obstacle.
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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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Neighborhoods of Granada Guide
In this guide we explore the ten main neighborhoods, or districts, of Granada that you should know and what you can expect to find in each area.
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The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Expressions
Do you ever feel frustrated that you don’t understand certain expressions in Spanish? Today we’re exploring and explaining the top five common expressions you’ll want to know from Spain (plus many more resources!).
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Traditions: Bélenes (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?
