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…
Now that Semana Santa is in full swing, it’s the perfect time for you to test those baking skills and prepare one of España’s most popular dishes this season! La Mona de Pascua is the official dessert of Semana Santa….
If you haven’t noticed already, but Spanish idioms quite funny when translated into English. This week we want to teach you what “no tener pelos en la lengua” means so you can start using it and sound more like a…
There are many Spanish traditions that come along with Easter. Throughout Semana Santa, locals relish with religious festivities, traditions, and family gatherings. But let’s not forget one of the most important aspects of celebrations… Food! After a seemingly endless season…
If you are looking for some colorful eggs and thieving bunnies, you are in the wrong place! Easter celebrations here in Spain are no joke. During Semana Santa (‘Holy Week’) people all over the country come together for religious ceremonies,…
It seems like the Spaniards feel pretty passionate about their milk. There is already a way to swear in spanish that involves taking a shit in some milk, but in this expression, milk can be a positive thing! To say…
One of the most renowned blues and soul musicians in Europe is, Juan Zelada. Born in Madrid to a musical family that often had jam sessions. He is not only a singer, but also a songwriter and musician. He attended…