by Katharina Giesler | Dec 28, 2016 | Spain generally
The chiming of the New Year bells in Spain – be it via the local church bells nearest TV set – heralds a unique, and hilarious tradition. From Madrid to Murcia, Badajoz to Bilbao, Spaniards and visitors the country over hurriedly eat twelve grapes to mark the final...
by Katharina Giesler | Dec 21, 2016 | Spain generally
The Christmas season is a time when sweets become the centerpiece of Spanish gastronomy, and visitors to Spain at this time of year are in for a treat. You may not be likely to get a white Christmas in Spain, but the country’s mild climate is perfect for admiring the...
by Katharina Giesler | Dec 14, 2016 | Madrid
Madrid is firmly perched at the top of the list of Europe’s “in” destinations – not just as a hotspot for culture-focused travelers but increasingly as an incentive destination for companies. There is literally no way to get bored in the Spanish capital! In the...
by Katharina Giesler | Dec 7, 2016 | Levante
No visitor to Alicante will claim that they came to get away from it all – most simply come for some sun! This is Alicante’s most abundant resource, with about 330 sunny days each year. It’s a great complement to this dynamic city, which also boasts a castle, an old...
by Katharina Giesler | Nov 30, 2016 | Spain generally
Going to Spain without trying jamón ibérico, is like going to the Maldives and not dipping your toes into the ocean. The subject of worldwide plates, gastronomy shows, souvenir wish lists and even films, Iberian cured ham rightly deserves a passport of its own. That...
