Food in Spain

4 Things to Know Before Visiting Barcelona's Sagrada Familia

Barcelona is unmistakably one of the most beautiful cities in Europe both to visit and to live! We're fortunate enough to call this incredible place home, at least for now, thanks to my...

Santiago de Compostela's Walk

The path of Santiago de Compostela needs no introduction as in recent years it has become well known both nationally and internationally. As you know consists of a path that pilgrims traveled on...

Learn Catalan Before Your Trip to Barcelona

We are standing in front of the Barcelona’s La Seu cathedral in the Ciutat Vella (old city) of Barcelona. It is Easter Sunday. Less than a half an hour earlier, I drag my teenage daughter from her...

ATM withdrawal in Spain without fees

In Spain, you'll find that most ATMs ("cajero automático" in Spanish, "caixer" in Catalan) have a withdrawing fee for international cards like Visa/Mastercard. ATMs are legally required to indicate...

Fascinating Dance Destinations Around the World

Dance has long been a form of cultural expression with modern dance taking inspiration from ancient practices from around the world. For some cultures, their dance styles are symbolic of their...

Beauty and History at the Seat of Government - Madrid

Five of Spain’s football stars were named by Shape Magazine in The 50 Sexiest Soccer Players at the 2018 World Cup. But soccer players are only a part of Madrid’s beauty! A city’s seat of...