Madrid is certainly one of the most active cities I have lived in, especially during the night. Most people are out on the streets, having some cañas y tapas with friends (beers with some appetizers), promenading the avenidas (avenues) or going dancing. This Saturday night, I went to Corral de la Moreria, known as the best flamenco […]
You know you’ve lived in Spain when…
Note: I discovered this on Facebook and I enjoyed it much more than the one about New York. They are SOOO true!!! Having lived in Spain for several months, I can say I recognize about 80% of them. This is somewhat similar to my Fun Facts About Spain and Spaniards post. 1) You think adding lemonade, Fanta or even […]
On top of a flickering Eiffel Tower
Following my visit to the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower was the next obvious stop. I had seen it from every possible angle throughout the years: from up in the air, from a moving car, from walking beside it. It was now time to go on top. I arrived on a fairly chilly afternoon, so while […]
Ditching the long lines at the Louvre Museum
I’m in Paris! And one of my first must-see attractions on the list is a visit to one of the world’s biggest museums, the Louvre Museum. Housed in the magnificent Louvre Palace, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement (district). With more than 8 million visitors each year, the Louvre is the world’s most visited […]
45 Fun Facts about Spain and Spaniards
Disclaimer: The below fun facts about Spain and Spaniards are my own opinions, reached upon studying a semester in Spain, traveling through the country several times, or from my Spanish teachers. They are not meant to offend anyone, nor are they a rule. They have funny looking sandals – especially in Barcelona They say joder, […]
Vama Veche
6:48 am. Monday morning. I open my eyes. I have to pee badly. Full of sand, quite groggy, in a tent on the beach, I wake up in the middle of a conversation that is not supposed to take place this early in the morning. It catches my attention. “Those that leave the country are […]