by Katharina Giesler | May 25, 2016 | Spain generally
Spain is widely celebrated as the land of flamenco, and one can hardly imagine the country without a soundtrack of strumming guitars and furiously clacking heels. But the Spanish music scene has much more to offer than just the “cante jondo”, especially when it comes...
by Katharina Giesler | May 10, 2016 | Andalusia
The region of Andalucia embodies the essence of Spain: sun-drenched streets scented with orange blossoms and jasmine, ringing with the sound of flamenco, alive with spirited fiesta…and within the region, Cordoba is known as one of the world’s most beautiful cities....
by Katharina Giesler | Feb 16, 2016 | Castilla La Mancha
Among Spain’s rich literary history, one author stands out from all the rest: Miguel de Cervantes, creator of the 16th century masterpiece Don Quixote. Cervantes authored many poems, plays and novels that are considered today to be classics, but Don Quixote is as...
by Katharina Giesler | Feb 9, 2016 | Andalusia
Those who have travelled to Granada will have a hard time believing that the city could become any more delightful than it already is. But every year, talented performers from around the world bring even more beauty to Granada with the International Festival of Music...
by Katharina Giesler | Feb 2, 2016 | Andalusia
When most people think of Carnival, they think of sequined samba dancers, non-stop street parties and Brazilian heat, but one of the most important Carnivals actually takes place in the south-western tip of Spain – and it has a very different take on the...
