Posts Tagged ‘Andalusia’
The Complete Guide to Seville’s Feria de Abril
If there is one thing I have learned after two years teaching English in Spain, it is that the Spanish take their local festivals and traditions extremely seriously. Whether you are running with the bulls in Pamplona, reveling at Carnevale in Cadiz, marveling at the fireworks at Valencia‘s Falles, or admiring the flowers at Cordoba’s…
Read MoreSpain Summer Getaways: Spend a Perfect Weekend in Nerja and Frigiliana
As an American, when I first think about visiting Spain, I primarily think of some of the country’s most popular tourist cities. Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Seville, and Granada were all places I made sure to visit on my first trip to Spain. However, after spending 1 year teaching English in Spain, I have had the…
Read MoreTapas, Taverns & History Tour With Devour Seville
True story: On my first visit to Spain a couple of years ago, I completely fell in love with the country and its food scene. So much so, in fact, that I actually decided to pack up my bags and move to Seville, Spain to teach English almost one year ago. Since moving to Spain, I’ve explored Barcelona‘s…
Read MorePatios de Cordoba: The Enchanting Spanish Flower Festival You Won’t Want To Miss
If there is one thing I have learned after a year of living in Spain, it’s that the Spanish know how to party! Many regions, cities, and even small towns have holidays and festivals they are particularly known for. Whether you are heading to Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls, Valencia‘s Fallas festival, or find yourself visiting…
Read MoreAuxiliar de Conversación Budget: Exactly How Much I Make (And Spend) Each Month In Spain
If you ask most applicants to the auxiliar de conversación program what their biggest concern is when deciding to move to Spain to teach English, chances are, you’ll hear the same response…money. After all, auxiliares de conversación only make between €700-€1,000 each month in exchange for 12-16 hours each week of work. While this is totally a fair amount…
Read More15 Cool Things To Do In Cádiz: Spain’s Oldest City
Are you planning a visit to the south of Spain and searching for the perfect beach town to spend a relaxing day (or even the weekend) in? If history, beach town vibes, and impressive views are your thing, then you won’t have to look much further than Cádiz! This Andalusian city is actually the oldest…
Read MoreItálica Day Trip: Roman Ruins (and GOT Location!) Near Seville
Are you an art history nerd? Game of Thrones fan? Lover of off-the-beaten-path sightseeing? Or are you simply looking for an excellent day trip from Seville? If you answered yes to any (or all!) of these questions, then you have come to the right blog! Just 20 minutes outside of Sevilla lies the Itálica roman ruins, and…
Read More10 Reasons You Simply Must Visit Ronda: Spain’s Most Gorge-ous City
This fall I spent almost a month exploring some of the most popular cities in the south of Spain-Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, Málaga, Gibraltar-and let me tell you I completely fell in love with Andalucía. After visiting all of these famous cities, you can imagine my surprise when one of my favorite parts of the whole trip ended up…
Read MoreMust Do Málaga: Discover The Top 10 Things To Do In Picasso’s Birthplace
Málaga is a beautiful beachside city and is known for being the birthplace of Picasso. It is a popular destination for many cruise ships as well as a great destination for travelers looking to discover the south of Spain. I spent a few days (and my birthday!) in this charming and relaxed city this fall…
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Visiting The Alhambra
If you are headed to the south of Spain, chances are you’ll want to include a visit to the Alhambra, an incredible and historic palace, fortress, and gardens located in Granada. Each year, the Alhambra receives over 2 million visitors, and about 8,500 people visit the site each day. Thats pretty impressive, and these numbers…
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