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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 Lost City of Atlantis found in Spain

by Kimberly on 3/15/2011

The Lost City of Atlantis has been found in Spain according to a new documentary.On the heels of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, scientists announce that they have reason to believe that the mythical… 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 »

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 »

Making Mistakes in Spanish

by Lindsay Cook on 3/9/2011

When learning to speak Spanish some of the mistakes which people make can be quite amusing! While most of the time you may just get a confused look from the person who you are talking to, sometimes the consequences are… 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 »