Spain

Ahhhh what was it like being in Black in Spain? I thought you’d never ask. At 20, I studied abroad in the sunny and southern city of Granada, Spain. I…

Being Black in Europe can yield many responses, reactions, and experiences. All of them may not be what you wanted nor expected, yet they can change the way you perceive…

Life in Spain is a trip! Yes, Spaniards have a siesta (but they don’t nap like you think). Yes, they love ham (not the kind from Thanksgiving). And yes, their…

Raise your hand if you knew what the heck a “Logroño” was! If you did, congrats! That means you’re excellent at your Spanish geography Or you’re lying. But because I…

Colorful costumes, big bottles of Don Simon Sangría, and endless singing crowds, only signals one thing: Carnaval season! From Latin America to Asia, this month is full of parades, dancing,…

2015 I was studying abroad. It’s hard to believe that this week makes 3 years since I took my first international trip to Spain. I remember the hours I stalked…

Before it was known as “Dragonstone,” I got the chance to hike the one and only San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. The Game of Thrones (GOT) location was the talk of…

I know, I know, we all love Madrid because it’s the partying capital of Spain and Barcelona because The Cheetah Girls taught us how to strut on the streets like…

Aside from the initial thrill of visiting a new place, eating in a new city or country is the second-most exciting activity. Food is the easiest and tastiest way to…

Spain does love their festivals! If I’ve learned nothing else from this country, I know that the Spaniards find any excuse to celebrate. This time, it was a historical one…