Spain
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…
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…
Top 5 Cheap and Cheerful Bars in Barcelona
Want to go out for drinks in Barcelona but on a tight budget? Then read on to discover where you can quaff artisanal cava, slurp Italian aperitivos, and have a selection of over 600 shots – all for pocket money…
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...
5 Ways to Feel More Autumnal and Celebrate Halloween Barcelona-style
Not feeling the autumn spirit yet with the summery weather we’re still having in Spain? Longing for those autumn feels after seeing everyone’s Instagram photos of pumpkin spice lattes on crisp autumn days and going mushroom picking? Well, today I’m…
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…
A-Z of Spain Part 2
In Part 2 of my A-Z of Spain, find out what “doing the bridge” means, what “sobremesa” is, and why Spain is a paradise for kids and grannies alike...
A-Z of Spain Part 1
Want to find out why the days are so long in Spain? Or why you should never invite a Spaniard to a wedding in August? Or just want to learn some Spanish swear words? Then read on to find out…
