You finished up your Spanish learning program and you’re heading to Granada to visit the Alhambra! Did you know that it is the most visited tourist site in Spain? Millions of visitors check out this ancient palace and fortress every year. Here you’ll find interesting historical facts along with tips for traveling to the beautiful… Continue reading The Ancient Alhambra: Spain’s Top Tourist Site
Author: Tessa Anaya
How To Describe Your Feelings in Spanish
You’ve been practicing conversational Spanish and you’re finally ready to get more personal and talk about your feelings in Spanish! You want to be able to express yourself day-to-day but you know there are lots of easily mistaken words in Spanish. You don’t want to say you’re pregnant when you aren’t, so be careful when… Continue reading How To Describe Your Feelings in Spanish
Spanish Football Teams: Who Should You Support?
Spain’s national sport is football, so there’s bound to be thousands of Spanish football teams. You just received your Spanish student visa and you finally have time to check out Spanish sports. Which team should you root for? Who are the rival teams in Spain? How deep is the Spanish tradition of football? Don’t stress!… Continue reading Spanish Football Teams: Who Should You Support?
The Valencia Orange: 4 Sweet Ways to Enjoy
The Valencia orange is one of the sweetest oranges that exists. Countries all over the world grow these oranges, but Spain is the biggest orange producer in Europe. In fact, you may even think you’re seeing Valencia oranges growing on city streets in Spain! The orange trees in the city don’t produce Valencia oranges, however. These… Continue reading The Valencia Orange: 4 Sweet Ways to Enjoy
La Tomatina: The World’s Biggest Tomato Fight
If you’re preparing for La Tomatina, get ready to participate in the world’s largest food fight! La Tomatina is a tomato-throwing festival in Buñol, a town near Valencia. During this tomato fight festival in Spain, people throw tons (literally) of over-ripe tomatoes at each other. If your reason for learning Spanish was to connect with… Continue reading La Tomatina: The World’s Biggest Tomato Fight
A Complete List of Spanish-speaking Countries and Their Dialects
So, you’re speaking good Spanish and you want to see a list of Spanish-speaking countries that you can visit? Lucky for you, there are many countries with Spanish as an official language. In fact, there are Spanish-speaking countries in three continents! You’ve worked hard and used different ways to learn Spanish. You deserve some adventure.… Continue reading A Complete List of Spanish-speaking Countries and Their Dialects
The Most Influential Spanish Painters and Where to See Their Art
Thanks to the influential Spanish painters in history, it’s clear why art is so important in the Spanish identity. Spanish painters have contributed many artworks that moved the world, such as “Guernica” or “The Persistence of Memory.” Spanish painters brought Spanish culture to life on their canvasses. Their paintings make it easy and beautiful to… Continue reading The Most Influential Spanish Painters and Where to See Their Art
How to Cook Vegetarian Paella like a Native
If you’re a vegetarian in Spain, you can still eat the national dish by trying out a vegetarian paella. Paella was originally created in Valencia but is enjoyed across all of Spain. This Spanish favorite food usually made with either seafood or meat but vegetarian paella doesn’t lack any of the traditional taste! Vegetarian paella… Continue reading How to Cook Vegetarian Paella like a Native
Partying and More: What to Do in Ibiza
Ibiza is one of the most popular vacation spots in the world so there’s no doubt that you’ve heard about this Spanish island. You’ve probably heard that it’s a techno paradise filled with never-stopping nightclubs and an anything-goes attitude. While there is definitely a world-renowned party scene here, there are amazing things to do when… Continue reading Partying and More: What to Do in Ibiza
5 Commonly Mistaken Spanish Words and What to Say Instead
It’s always a frustrating conversation when someone has been using mistaken Spanish words. You think you understand them but it turns out you’re talking about different topics. You’re getting more and more lost in the conversation and you’re not sure which Spanish words to use. You want explain how embarrassed you’re feeling right now but… Continue reading 5 Commonly Mistaken Spanish Words and What to Say Instead
