A First-Timers Guide to Las Fallas

At nearly 6 am, small firecrackers still fizzled on the streets. I'd been awake for an entire day, driving from one end of Spain to the other before plugging my…

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Five of Spain’s Most Bike Friendly Cities

While many visitors to Spain like to see the sites on their own two feet, moverse on two wheels is becoming ever more popular and tourism grows. From city-wide cycling lanes…

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The Guiri Guide to Having a Baby in Spain: Third Trimester

I stood in front of the mirror, belly bowing out like a gorilla's, totally naked. I had a cotton pad in one hand and a bottle of rubbing alcohol in…

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Exploring the Wonders of Dalt Vila, Ibiza’s Old Town

There's more to Ibiza than Pacha, the jet set or kitesurfing. Dalt Vila, meaning ‘Upper Town’, is a significant fortified acropolis that has retained all of its charm; in fact,…

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What’s in a Name? A Primer on Spanish Names

"When we have kids, promise you'll let me name all of the boys." I don't remember where or in what context the Novio asked me this favor, but I shrugged…

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Ten quick tips to saving money in Spain without even trying

As soon as I'd bought a house, my friends began making plans to travel to Spain. How could you beat a personal, bilingual tour guide who had crisscrossed the Iberian peninsula,…

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