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Ah, Madrid. Spain’s capital city is chock full of shows and experiences, and you really can’t go wrong with what you pick. That being said, no trip to Madrid is complete without seeing these three things: flamenco, salsa, and El … Continued
Way Hostel is located in the heart of Madrid and is a good vantage point from which to walk to all the main sights: Puerto del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and if you have 25 minutes to spare, El Retiro Park, … Continued
“Oh, you’re abroad? You must be a student,” said every adult person I met while traveling. “Uhh, no,” said me. One thing that really hits you in the face when you’re a post grad is that life plays favorites, and … Continued
Ibiza, if you’ve never been there before, is very overwhelming. It’s like nowhere on earth. The best advice is to sleep as late as possible because nothing gets going until like 3 a.m. and it goes until 7 or 8. … Continued
“Spain can be a bit crazy. You think you’re going out for just a few beers, and all of a sudden it’s morning outside.” | A friend I made in Ibiza ~ Spain has a late night culture. In the … Continued
Straight after my arrival in Europe, I told my friend Pau (a Barcelona bred manchild of 24) I wanted a cocktail, and he gave me two options. “Ok Audrey, we can go to a fancy cocktail bar called Solange in … Continued
Paella is Spain’s national dish. The recipe differs regionally, but the basic ingredients include white rice, olive oil, saffron, and some type of meat or veggies. Standard paella in Barcelona includes meat from the sea: mussels, lobster, deep water shrimp, … Continued
I wanted to go somewhere in Barcelona where I could read books all day and take advantage of free wifi. Mostly I wanted to be someplace where I could people watch and read tourist guides behind a big art book. … Continued