Calçotada – A Catalan Onion Orgy
Ever eaten more than 10 onions in one sitting? Or accidentally poured red wine into your eyeballs from a great height? If you answered no to any of the above, you probably haven’t participated in the great Catalan tradition of…
Top 10 Tips for Performing in Rio’s Sambódromo
Ever wondered what it’s like to perform in Rio’s carnival parade in the Sambódromo? Performing there for the first time and not sure what to expect? Then read my Top 10 Tips to avoid costume slip ups (or slip outs),…
What You Should Know Before Going to Rio Carnival
Bum bags, beer over caipirinhas, and tactical naps. Make sure you’re ready for the greatest party on earth by reading my 10 Tips and Tricks to help you make the most of your time at Rio Carnival...
Top 10 Things To Do During Rio Carnival
Booked your tickets to see the world’s biggest carnival and now excitedly googling how to make the best of your time? Or just just looking for ideas for a future trip to the Brazilian capital? Then get inspired and excited…
Sant Antoni Festa Major and La Festa dels Tres Tombs – A Good Excuse for Barcelona to Party in January
Christmas already seem like a distant memory? Bored of the January cold and sobriety? Then get yourself over to Barcelona’s Sant Antoni district for its Festa Major and Cavalcada dels Tres Tombs featuring fire devils, music, dancing, animals, and the…
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve Like a Spaniard
Discover how to start the New Year like a Spaniard: flaunting health and safety norms and dancing 'til the sun comes up!...
The Spanish Christmas Lottery Explained
The Spanish Christmas Lottery can be absolutely mind-boggling for foreigners. Find out how it works, why it's so popular, and why you must get a ticket in this guide for made especially for perplexed guiris.
How to get into the Christmas Spirit in Barcelona
Not feeling very Christmasy yet in the city of palm trees and sunshine? Then read on to find out the top ten things to do in Barcelona to get in a festive mood this December, featuring controversial nativity scenes, lucrative…
Crappy Catalan Christmas Traditions
Ever beat the shit out of a stick? Ever seen someone dropping a deuce in the nativity scene? If not, read on to find out all about these unique and memorable Catalan Christmas traditions...
The Joys and Challenges of Being an Immigrant
Moving to a foreign country can be one of life’s most challenging and rewarding experiences. The Joys and Challenges of Being an Immigrant is all about unfortunate language blunders, Kafkaesque bureaucracy, swimming out far from the shores of your comfort…
