That’s right, in the United States, this is how we translate Torrija, the Semana Santa food par excellence. But wait, let’s go step-by-step here. Semana Santa, which we could call ‘holy week’ or Easter week’ is not really a concept like it is in Spain. Sure, we celebrate Easter Sunday, but other important days, like Holy Thursday or Good Friday are not holidays. Take a look at some key vocabulary: Holy week, Easter week – Semana Santa Palm Sunday – Domingo de Ramos Holy Thursday … Read More
Join us for 1-Day Spanish immersion with native speakers in Madrid
Join us for 1-Day Spanish immersion with native speakers in Madrid, Sept. 30th
The Pueblo of La Alberca in Salamanca, Spain
7 Spanish Drama Shows/Mini-series on Netflix Right Now
A phenomenal show about a seamstress who leaves Spain with her lover or a super cute (and very dramatic bordering on Telenovela level) miniseries based in Madrid in the 1920’s among others, which will work perfect to practice your ear in Spanish…
Úbeda! – I want to return when I travel to Spain
Situated in the heart of Jaen, in Andalusia, Úbeda feels like an island in the middle of an ocean of olive groves. Given its commanding hill position, it feels like the master of olive oil. Just walking around Úbeda is a history lesson…