La Fiesta de La Rama: Agaete’s Premiere Summer Party

We arrived around two and the fiesta was already in full force. Squeezing through the mobs of sweaty fiesteros and fishermen selling eucalyptus branches for 2 bucks a pop, we made our way through the crowded, narrow streets to Plaza de la Constitución, the heart of enchanting Agaete.

The Shelter Games: Finding a Flat in Spain

Apartment hunting isn’t usually considered fun. Throw in a different language in a different country with different customs and it’s, well, different. Luckily, you’re not the first guiri to make the move to sunny Spain, so save yourself the stress of making all the mistakes yourself and learn from some of ours before you.

No One Says Apartamento: A Piso Glossary for Spain

When I first moved to Madrid, I absolutely thought my Spanish was on point… until I started looking for apartments and had my potential compañeros de piso rambling on a mile a minute about fianzas, ascensores and gastos aparte. ¿Say what? For starters, you’re not looking for an apartamento. You’re looking for a piso. Well,…

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A Burning Ring of Fire: Las Fallas in Valencia, Spain

I Fell Into A Burning Ring of Fire: Las Fallas in Valencia, Spain Ear-splitting explosions, blazing bonfires, enormous burning effigies and packs of feral children playing with matches. Nope, it’s not a war zone or the latest post-apocalyptic blockbuster. Welcome to Las Fallas; Valencia’s premiere party and one of the biggest, craziest festivals in all of…

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Dos & Don’ts of Spain’s #1 Carnaval

This weekend begins the beautiful debauchery of one of Spain’s most cherished festivos. If you’re lucky enough to be celebrating in one of the top Carnaval hotspots in Spain – Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Cadiz, Sitges – get ready to be dazzled. From shimmering, sequined gowns and luminous firework displays…

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About Me: Getting Lost & Finding Myself

At age 18, having never so much as boarded a plane, I packed my bags and embarked on a 13-hour flight to New Zealand. It changed everything. That fateful summer opened my eyes not only to the world, but to another way of life. I had a taste of adventure and I wanted more. Over…

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Bewitching Barcelona Top 10

Barcelona truly does have something for everyone – golden beaches, world famous architecture, trendy boutiques, street musicians and nightlife that doesn’t quit. Here are my top 10 spots to get lost in.