Throughout history, the popular holiday destination, Majorca, has been home to several cultures. Before being annexed by the Spanish empire, the island was occupied by number of civilizations including the ancient Talayotic culture, the Romans, the Moors, and the...
Traditional Spanish food tends to be very hearty and most of the dishes have mainly meat so, for a vegetarian, traveling to Madrid can become a nightmare unless you know exactly where to go. To be honest, vegetarian restaurants...
Summer is here and with it, the good weather and the urge to enjoy ourselves outdoors, going to the beach, relaxing on the parks and of course, having a meal under the sun with friends or an intimate dinner...
The “Mona de Pascua” is a typical cake from some regions of Spain, especially Catalonia and Valencia. Godparents buy it or make it themselves for their godchildren on Easter. The severe and rigorous abstinence that formerly characterized the period...
Only selecting 3 food Specialties from Madrid may seem too few. Spanish food is as good as it is varied and that’s not just my opinion, but also the opinion of tourists, locals. There are a great number of...
Everybody loves Catalonia: the beaches, the sun, the architecture, the environment and of course, the food. You won’t be able to take home the beaches or the Sagrada Família but at least, with a little effort, you can have...
Personally, I am a big fan of any tradition that involve great company and good food. One of these traditions that I got to know while I living here in Catalonia is the Calçotada. In late winter/early spring this...
Thank you for checking this page out! I have consolidated this content into a single post about the Gourmet Madrid Tapas Tour. You can find it here. ...
Tapas Madrid or Tapas Barcelona? Spain is famous for its tapas. And whether you have tapas in Barcelona or tapas in Madrid, you are in for a gastronomic treat. However going for tapas for the first time can be...
If there’s something I would never change about Spain (and note that this would probably be the only thing) is its gastronomy. Especially for these days, so close to Christmas, I can’t wait for the moment to come back...
Valencian people are famous in Spain for being festive by nature. Not in vain they do have traditions like Les Falles or La Tomatina, and are considered to cook the best paellas in the Iberian Peninsula. What many may...
I know what you’re thinking. This has to be a parody of the Lonely Planet’s article released yesterday called “10 ways not to be a New Yorker.” And let me tell you: you’re right! I am here to help....
