by Katharina Giesler | Jan 29, 2020 | Spain generally
When many people think of Spain, the music that comes to mind is often flamenco. But Spain is also a great place to take in an opera or some classical music. The performances are spectacular, and the theaters and concert halls provide a setting to match. All of...
by Katharina Giesler | Jun 26, 2019 | Catalonia
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a city that can honestly boast having it all. It is thrillingly cosmopolitan and also saturated with centuries of history; it has Mediterranean beaches within the city limits and forested mountains just beyond; its architecture...
by Katharina Giesler | Jan 23, 2019 | Catalonia
Spain’s cities and landscapes are often chosen as settings for international productions by renowned directors. Its unique and diverse countryside, as well as its picturesque cities and villages, make it ideal as a setting for all kinds of productions. But one...
by Katharina Giesler | Apr 11, 2018 | Catalonia
One of Barcelona’s most iconic features is its Modernista architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on Medieval and Arab styles, these unique buildings are characterized by by rich decoration and detail, organic motifs, curves and asymmetry, and...
by Katharina Giesler | Feb 14, 2018 | Spain generally
The traditional Spanish treat of ‘churros y chocolate’ is the perfect way to warm up during the cold winter months. Churros are similar to a fried doughnut, but long and thin and dusted in sugar – with an addictively crunchy and chewy texture. They are...
