OK, we’ll admit that Madrid doesn’t exactly stand out for its beaches full of tourists, but when it comes to organizing festivals to brighten the beginning of summer, refresh the spirit and bring you a roster of artists that you will rarely see together at...
Everyone knows it: those who live there and those who are lucky enough to visit. Expats, exchange students, those born in other parts of the country...
If you’re young and you crave excitement, it’s a safe bet that Madrid tops your list of favorite destinations. And if this is not the case, it must be because you are not fully aware of what the capital of Spain has to offer you:...
Madrid is fun and so much more! Many young people choose Spain’s capital to learn languages or to improve them, both in winter and in summer. And for those who are interested in learning Spanish, the second most spoken language in the world, looking for...
Yay! We’re going to Candelario, one of the most beautiful and amazing towns in Spain’s Salamanca province. To begin with, we’ll answer three questions you might have before embarking on this beautiful adventure: we’ll explain the how, the why and the what for. How Do You...
It sounds like the name of a building, but it’s a park. The name of the Monasterio de Piedra (Stone Monastery), in Zaragoza, can be confusing, especially because behind the misleading moniker is a monument that is actually a work of nature. The Monasterio de...
Central Madrid offers endless opportunities to party - and it turns out that even some of the most buttoned down, high-powered business districts let down their hair after dark and on weekends. That's the case for the highrise area known as AZCA, centred along Paseo de la...
Though mostly under the radar and off the beaten path these days, Spain's province of Burgos and city of the same name are the traditional heartland of Castile, itself widely considered the heartland of Spain. And if you're living and studying in any number of Spanish cities within...
Studying in Spain on an Erasmus or other study-abroad programme? Especially if you're based in Madrid or points west such as Salamanca, here's a splendid suggestion for something different to in mid to late March. Japan (even in Autumn) and Washington DC may be known for their cherry blossoms, but so are parts...
Travel with friends to Madrid and visit “triBall”, a trendy area for young people. Take a walk by "Triángulo de Ballesta” near the Gran Vía, a street named “Fuencarral”, and unravel its secrets. What's interesting about triBall? Its conceptual development. The look of the streets is the result of a...
