After so much hassle during our car trip from Madrid to Salamanca, myself, Mum and Austin spent four relaxing days in this city, trying to fit in everything Salamanca has to offer.   more »

  The main difference between a Spanish Christmas (Navidad) and many other versions is the importance of January 6th. In Spain, it’s on this day that children receive their presents, which are traditionally left by The Three Kings (Los Reyes Magos) rather than Father Christmas or Santa Claus.

You'll find in this article a Calendar of Spanish christmas celebrations and some vocabulary (in English and Spanish) related to Christmas.   more »

   How to get from Madrid to Salamanca (without getting lost!). After collecting my Mum and her fiance from Barajas airport recently, we had a little difficulty finding our way! Hopefully after reading this blog you won't have the same problem...    more »