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Messi and Ronaldo to feature on GQ cover

by Lindsay Cook on 3/30/2011 2:13:09 PM

The famous Spanish footballers Messi and Ronaldo will both feature on the cover of April´s edition of the men’s magazine GQ. April will be an important month for the players who will face each other once… more »

Pedro Almodóvar's films to be "treated" by Californian Psychologists

by Kimberly on 3/29/2011

The "craziness" of Spanish filmaker Pedro Almódovar has provoked interested among psychiatrists from UCLA in southern California. The new psychoanalysis center announced on Monday that it would hold a conference to… more »

Salvador Dalí Painting: His wife or Abraham Lincoln?

by Kimberly on 3/25/2011 10:28:45 AM

Famous Spanish painter Salvador Dalí was fascinated with math, optical illusions and many other things that he aptly incorporated into his paintings. He was a genius, constantly surprising people with works that… more »

Nadal supports responsible drinking campaign

by Amy Lambert on 3/23/2011

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal proves he’s a great role model both on and off the court by becoming the new international ambassador of the company Bacardi Ltd’s responsible drinking campaign. The campaign was… more »

Spaniards turn backs on the Mediterranean diet

by Lindsay Cook on 3/16/2011

The first National survey on Spanish Eating habits has revealed that the Spanish population no longer follow the famous Mediterranean diet so strongly! The president of ASEAN, Agencia Española de Seguridad… more »

The Bullfighting Tradition

by Lindsay Cook on 3/11/2011

Last weekend I went to the Carnaval del Toro in Cuidad Rodrigo, a small town about an hour from Salamanca. This town is famous for using bulls in its carnival celebrations. We weren´t disappointed!The festivities began… more »

What do Twilight Stars Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart have in common with Spain?

by Kimberly on 3/8/2011

For all of you Twilight lovers, I have to admit I am included in the bunch, I am happy to report that Robert Pattison and Kristen Stewart have a fondness for Spain, at least the Spanish cuisine!On Saturday March 5th… more »

Carnival is coming!

by Amy Lambert on 3/4/2011

From this weekend until next week Spain and many Spanish speaking countries across Latin America will be celebrating the Carnival, an annual event that takes place just before the start of Lent where people dress up,… more »

F.C. Barcelona vs Real Madrid: a long standing rivalry

by Amy Lambert on 3/3/2011 12:31:40 PM

 The Spanish sporting news this week has been all about the country’s two biggest football clubs, F.C. Barcelona  and Real Madrid. The two teams have been arch enemies for a long time and every year are… more »

Madrid: the city that has it all!

by Amy Lambert on 2/25/2011 2:36:37 PM

This weekend was my first opportunity to explore the Spanish capital, Madrid, and I certainly wasn’t disappointed by what I found. This city simply has everything: stunning plazas, great museums, beautiful parks,… more »

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