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Bargains in Spain!
by Lindsay Cook on 4/25/2011
According to research done by the Post Office Travel Money organisation Spain is one of the cheapest places to go on holiday this summer!They worked out how much 10 common holiday items would cost in various places… 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 »
Las Fallas de Valencia - a fiery festival!
by Amy Lambert on 3/10/2011
There are many weird and wonderful festivals in the Spanish calendar, one of the most famous being Las Fallas de Valencia, which will take place between the 15th and 19th of March. It is a fire-filled event that is… 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 »
Juegos Panamericanos - Guadalajara 2011
by Amy Lambert on 2/23/2011
In October 2011, Guadalajara, Mexico, will be hosting the Pan American games, or Juegos Panamericanos, a sporting event that brings together all the American nations. This event, first held in Buenos Aires in 1951, is… more »
Pets in Spain
by Lindsay Cook on 2/9/2011 10:17:11 AM
Despite my preconceptions of Spaniards not being animal lovers it seems that they love their pets as much as anyone else. Last week I moved into my new piso here in Salamanca. As well as meeting my two new Spanish… more »
Sightseeing in Segovia
by Amy Lambert on 2/1/2011
At 8.15am last Saturday morning I was at the bus station ready to start my day trip to Segovia, a beautiful historic town in Castilla y Leon. Although it was an early start and I needed a bit more sleep, the views of… more »
Anyone for tapas?
by Amy Lambert on 1/21/2011 2:19:00 PM
Having been in Spain for a few weeks now, I’ve had to the chance to try some national cuisine, in the form of tapas, or pinchos, as they are commonly known. Going out for tapas is an important part of Spanish… more »
The Walled City of Ávila
by Amy Lambert on 1/18/2011
Having already been stunned by Salamanca's beautiful sights, it was time for me to start exploring some of Castilla y León's other hidden gems, starting with the old walled town of Ávila. I was lucky enough to be taken… more »