As you may know, this time of the year Madrid can get a little bit empty, as many people go out of town on vacation for the most part of August. Though the city appears to go at a slower pace, there are still a lot of things to do. If you are visiting Madrid […]
Every year, the European Union hosts “European Opera Days,” a weekend during the summer when opera houses from around Europe open their doors to the public to show what happens behind the scenes. This initiative was created to help people discover the art of the opera, as well as to celebrate this art form. This […]
I just heard about a new way of purchasing wine in the United States, it is quite interesting! The State of Pennsylvania, a few weeks ago, introduced a few wine vending machines in a trial program. To buy a bottle, the customer just needs to pick a wine from a touch-screen, swipe their ID, blow […]
Last Sunday I faced up the heat and went to watch an amazing padel tournament that was set up in a temporary court right by the Real Madrid Soccer Stadium. Last year I explained a little bit of this fun sport, but here’s a refresher: it´s played quite like tennis, but in a smaller court, […]
“We are the champions — my friends And we’ll keep on fighting — till the end — We are the champions — We are the champions No time for losers ’Cause we are the champions — of the world –“ I´ve never sang this song so many times in my life… Last night was full of […]
Since the economy has not been too great in the past few years, the restaurant industry in Spain has suffered a huge decline in visits. To help bring people to restaurants in these tough times, there have been many initiatives that combine great deals and promotions to entice visits. One of these initiatives is called […]
As a soccer fan, yesterday’s game between Spain and Germany couldn’t have been more enjoyable, and not just because Spain won and qualified for the Final, which is an incredible thing, but because it is the first time in history for Spain. If you like soccer, yesterday was definitely a game to watch. Both teams played […]
Today was the first “encierro” (run) of San Fermin 2010, also known as the Running of the Bulls Festival. Once again, Pamplona is crowded with people dressed in white with red scarves and red sashes. It´s amazing how popular San Fermin has become… When I travel, people always ask me about two things: the Tomatina […]
In case you didn’t know, today is a big day in Spain as they play against Portugal in the World Cup. It will be an epic Iberian game! Two neighbours, one winner…. The streets will be coloured with red and yellow, to support the National Team, and everybody will sing last Eurocup´s slogan: “A por […]
This morning I woke up with some sad news: the world’s wine consumption has dropped 3.6% in 2009. We drank 236,5 million hectolitres last year, and although it seems like a lot, it is less than the previous year. In Spain this tendency has been continuous for a few years now…we drink 30% less wine […]
The Erasmus scholarships are a very popular way for European students to live abroad during several months, experience a new culture, meet students from other countries and expand their mind. Last year, the Erasmus scholarships broke their historic record with around 200.000 students honoured with this privilege, with Spain being the favourite choice of the students. […]
I just stumbled across this video that is so cool, I wanted to share it with you!!! It´s a new way of seeing Madrid– Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, La Plaza Mayor, Alcalá, etc– from the perspective of three guys on a skateboard. Watch it and have a look at Madrid as it wakes up!! […]
On Wednesday we got the Osborne Bull on the street for a very special occasion: the presentation of a new line of Osborne bull t-shirts and polo shirts. This small collection was born from a partnership between the fashionable and trendy brand Springfield and Osborne. The line is called “Marea Roja” which means “red tide,” […]
As I told you last week, I´ll be posting quite a bit about South Africa World Cup during this month, so here comes the latest new about it. Shakira has made the 2010 World Cup´s song, and like all her songs, this one invites you to dance as if there were no tomorrow. I´m telling you […]
South Africa World Cup 2010 is right around the corner and if you’re a huge soccer fan like me, you’re probably super excited!! As Friday, June 11th (opening day) approaches, I’ll be posting about how we celebrate the World Cup here in Spain. As you can imagine, we go absolutely crazy and have a lot […]
Summers in Madrid are always full of very fun activities. If you happen to be in Madrid this next week, here are a few events to check out: The first is Rock in Rio 2010 which starts tomorrow and goes on until June 14th. Rock in Rio is a festival-type concert series with very big artists […]
Even though it isn´t summer yet, it has started to feel like it. Of course the 35ºC/90ºF we are facing these days may have something to do with this. So I´m changing into summer mood! If you want to join me, follow these instructions carefully: — Make a sangria pitcher. Click here for my secret […]
The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Independent and many other international media are talking about Rafael Nadal these days. Not about his game during Rolland Garros´s tournament, or about his opponents, or the fact that he is the favourite to win it, but about the watch he wears designed by famous watchmaker […]
Are you tired and stress? Then, as more than half of the population, you may need a year of sabbatical and the Rioja Government is willing to pay you to do so in their region, obviously to promote tourism and awareness of Rioja. To get this cushy job you have to go through a pretty tight […]
Have you ever tasted a wine from India? Maybe it´s the first time you even know they make wine there too. Don´t worry, most people don´t know either. India has debuted this year at the London International Wine Fair with 9 different producers. They were all in the same tent, so the image of India as a […]
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