Culture
Sant Joan : Fire, Cava, Cake and Questionable Health and Safety
In the days leading up to 23rd of June, it’s impossible not to to feel the spark of excitement in the air: people are bulk-buying cava, bakeries are selling huge sweet flatbreads, long queues are spilling out of small shops…
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…
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.
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…
5 Ways Moving to Spain Changes You
In January I’ll have been living in Barcelona for 5 years, so to celebrate I’m sharing five ways I’ve changed since moving to Spain - you might be able to relate to them, especially if you’re British or come from…
Spanish Tea Culture and The Arrival of the Kettle
Want to find out the shocking truth about tea in Spain? Discover the transformative effect of a kettle and how it sent shock waves through the Spanish office in this tongue-in-cheek article...
Shitting Milks and Giving Pumpkins ㄧ Five Surprising and Humorous Spanish Expressions That’ll Make You Chuckle
Why do Spaniards kill worms when they’re hungry? Why should you give up your romantic hopes if the object of your affection gives you pumpkins? Why would you be excreting milk if your alarm clock didn’t go off? Find out…
10 Things You Should Know Before Travelling to Switzerland
Continuing with the Swiss-theme, this week’s blog post fills you in on 10 Things You Should Know Before Travelling to Switzerland! Find out why there’ll be no snuggling in bed and why Switzerland is a great place to be when…