Where to visit in the Sierra Nevada Some basic facts and figures In the world there are two Sierra Nevada National Parks, one of them is in the state of Nevada in the USA, the other one is in Spain´s most southern region of Andalusia […]
The Spanish lottery The Spanish lottery is not just a normal lottery, it is part of the Spanish culture. Especially with Christmas, people get together to watch with tension the national lottery drawing. On the 22nd of December 100.00 Balls are rolling, 2 million people […]
Since a dog is part of the family, for most people it´s hard to leave him behind while on vacation. In this blog, I´ll explain how you can travel through Spain together with your furry friend, where to stay, how to travel, and what dog-friendly […]
Spain, the country of the Sangría … or not? The famous Spanish drink is known as Sangría, a cocktail from red wine, orange juice, and fruits, served normally in a large jar, is more famous outside of Spain, than inside the country. You´ll rarely see […]
In Europe still, 11 countries exist with a monarchy present, Spain being one of them. So, who are the monarchs, and do the Spanish like them, or would they rather have them gone. With many scandalous gestures involving adultery and corruption, Spain has a dark […]
One of the ways to explore Spain is by car; either by driving yourself around with a rental car or by hiring a personal driver. This allows you to reach these lesser-known villages or those winding mountain roads. This form of transport also gives you […]
Spain is Europe´s 3rd biggest country, with 505,992 km2, after France and Ukraine (not counting Russia or Turkey), so it’s quite a big country by European standards. When looking at a global level, Spain is the 51st biggest country, so quite small compared to countries […]
False friends in the Spanish language “False friends” – for those unfamiliar with the term, here’s a quick intro. The term “false friends” refers to a word which exists in two languages, but has two different meanings. This causes some confusion when used incorrectly both […]
Real Madrid – The team of the 21st century? Spain´s capital Madrid is home to three teams, Rayo Vallecano, Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid. For some time, Atletico Madrid was a great challenge to Real Madrid, while Rayo Vallecano has always been dangling in between […]
The symbol of the bull in Spain The image of the bull of Spain might be the strongest identification of a country and also the most contradictory. This blog is about the image of the bull in Spain, and not so much about bullfighting. This […]
