Going to a Real Madrid game can be a life-changing and once in a lifetime experience. Even if you’re not the biggest football fan around, it is a highly cultural event and indicative of the passion is found in the…
Family man, Spanish Icon, Spanish national team defender, Real Madrid Capitan, it’s hard to find something that Sergio Ramos isn’t. Born in an off-the map southern Andalusian town, Ramos began his career with Sevilla FC starting out as a striker…
However you’re spending your life in Spain, whether you’re working full time, interning, or you’re a student here, the chances are that you’ll at some point have some days off for a much needed, (and hopefully well-deserved), rest! If you…
The Spanish really have a lot to thank America for: Big Macs, Jordans, and now, reality TV. Back in 2000, when Gran Hermano first came into the Spanish screens, no one could have anticipated the tremendous impact it would have….
The Spanish and their facial hair-related idioms are like the Kardashians and their children’s names. We don’t know how they came up with them, but hate them or love them, they’re there! Just because it’s accepted doesn’t make it seem…
We have officially reached October (although the weather in Madrid right now would suggest otherwise), which means it’s time to get excited for the spookiest time of the year! Now most of you are probably thinking that I’m talking about…
Imagine yourself sitting at a table with a small group of friends, sharing a bottle of Ribera red wine, chatting over a shared plate of Manchego cheese and Iberian ham anxiously waiting for the night to start. The restaurant you’re…
Pride is coming! July is just around the corner and with that comes Madrid’s most famous and anticipated week: Pride Week! However, this year is going to be extra fabulous because Madrid is the official host of 2017’s WorldPride festival!…
If you are in Madrid for the weekend of San Isidro, there is no doubt you will pass by these delicious delicacies while taking a stroll down the festive streets. Rosquillas are a popular Spanish pastry traditionally eaten in May…
Some might claim sacrilege, but in Spain it’s just the way we speak! In a country where Catholic Christianity is the most followed religion, and Semana Santa being the #1 celebration of the year, there are bound to be a…
