Spain
San Sebastian, in the northern Basque country, is one of my favorite places in Spain. Not as flashy as some of the southern beach towns of the Costa del Sol, San Sebastian doesn’t offer a whole lot in the way of attractions. What it does offer though, it does incredibly well. And that is beautiful beaches, stunning views, and some of the best food in all of Spain.
In summer, there’s no better place to be in San Sebastian than on
While you could easily spend a week in Barcelona and still miss out on some of the city’s amazing places and sights, you can get a good taste of the city and hit the highlights in just a few days. If you have extra time on top of that, it’s easy and worthwhile to get out of the city enjoy some of the surrounding Catalunya area of Spain. Here are a few ideas for easy day trips from Barcelona.
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Picasso’s Guernica is one of the most visually stunning paintings in the world, and one that is best appreciated when viewed in person.
At first glance, the painting looks like chaos - all hard lines, blunt angles, and cartoonish scenes of animals and people. But when you look at the details, you begin to see more. Here’s a woman, grieving for the child in her arms. There’s a fallen man, his broken sword lying beside him. The painting depicts the bombing
Summer is one of the most popular times to visit Spain. In the north, days are hot and nights are warm in seaside cities like Barcelona and San Sebastian. In the south, Andalusia starts sweltering, and the masses head to sultry islands like Ibiza to cool down. While the country is beautiful all year round, it really shines during these warmer months. Costs can be higher and you’ll definitely run into more crowds from late May to early September, but
The busiest times of year in Spain often correspond to the best weather and the highest prices. Winter brings lower prices and fewer crowds, but you may end up suffering through a few days of unpleasant weather.
In the north, near Barcelona, this could mean cold, damp and foggy days, while closer to the center of the country, near Madrid, you may even see some snow and ice. Shoulder season - spring and fall - combines the best of both high
Spanish men are easy to fall in love with – the smoldering eyes, the stylish clothes, that accent! If you’ve been captivated by a Spaniard, here are a few tips for getting his attention.
Be Confident Spanish guys tend to be stereotyped as passionate and confident, and many of them certainly are. A Spanish man wants someone who can be his equal in these areas. When he tells you that you are beautiful, don’t play the demure “no, I’m not” game. A
