Tag: “Spain”

11 articles found.

  1. Blood and Sand

    Bullfighting may be frowned upon by some, but in Spain, the fight between man and beast exemplifies an ancient – and compelling – ritual

  2. Succulent Suckling Pig at Segovia’s Oldest Tavern

    There’s something to be said for going out of your way to experience a regional specialty in the heart of the region where it was born. There’s even more to be said if such a specialty happens to be roast suckling pig, served in a Segovian tavern famous t

  3. A Fiery Night in Barcelona

    The Berbena de Sant Joan (the Feast of St. John) is a wild celebration in Spain, particularly in Barcelona--and the Catalans go all-out with a firework-filled night of reveling.

  4. The Grape Stomp: A Spanish Wine Festival

    It's 2:00AM and the place is stompin'; the place is the town of Logrono in Spain. We are in La Rioja, the heart of wine country, to celebrate the harvest of the grapes.

  5. Barcelona Tiki

    Think Polynesian culture doesn't exist in Barcelona? For a taste of Tiki, try finding these classic bars scattered through out the city.

  6. The Necessity of Sleep

    Only the bare necessities need to be packed on a shoestring budgeted forty-day excursion in Europe.

  7. Life, death and candied apples in Malaga

    Semana Santa is a beautiful, dramatic dichotomy of solemnity and celebration that captures Spain's passion and essence. It's Holy Week with foil balloons.

  8. Hiking the Aiguestortes National Park of the Catalan Pyrenees

    How two amateur hikers trekked a set itinerary for seven days through all kinds of weather--sun, hail, wind, rain and snow--and how perseverance and pure luck got us out of the mountains.

  9. A Quiet Stroll amongst Books and Roses

    Appreciating St. Jordi's Day in Barcelona.

  10. Gaudi's Barcelona

    Gaudi's unique architectural style is a symbol of Barcelona. Here's the rundown on the most frequently visited masterpieces.