Basque Boys’ Night Out—And Other Cultural Surprises
Speakers of the Basque language, a language spoken in self-governing parts of France and Spain, have a tradition of male-only... View Article
October 4, 2019 3:00 pmTag Archive: Spain
Destination: Valencia, Spain
Next up on our list of top holiday destinations is Valencia – here’s Ioana to explain how the Spanish city captured... View Article
June 9, 2016 10:49 amHow did you get your surname?
Do you know how you got your surname? It is regarded as a tradition for women to take their husband’s... View Article
February 3, 2016 2:20 pmYou never know until you try…
More years ago than I care to remember, I did a degree in Hispanic Studies at the University of Nottingham. I... View Article
November 12, 2015 5:02 pm10 of the strangest festivals from around the world
Today marks the 70th anniversary of La Tomatina, the famous tomato-throwing festival in Buñol, Spain. La Tomatina began in 1945 but... View Article
August 26, 2015 1:17 pmSupermarket Swipe
I’m a Morrisons kind of girl. And when I look longingly into my box of Yorkshire Tea and see nothing... View Article
May 28, 2015 12:23 pmSo you want to learn Spanish?
Starting to learn Spanish has been an amazing journey. So far, the language and the people are really interesting, and... View Article
February 24, 2015 10:37 amNew Year traditions around the world
Happy New Year! Whether you’re already there, or have a few more hours to wait, we hope that 2015 will... View Article
December 31, 2014 1:05 pm10 reasons to visit… Barcelona
A couple of months ago, I visited Barcelona in north-east Spain. The city has something for everyone – history, architecture,... View Article
November 24, 2014 12:26 pmEaster celebrations around the world
Here in the UK, this weekend is Easter weekend. Many people will be marking the occasion by attending church services... View Article
April 18, 2014 11:00 am