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General Strike in Spain September 29th, 2010
by Kimberly on Tuesday, September 28, 2010
A general strike "For the distribution of work and wealth" has been convoked in all of Spain by the labor unions. This is the first general strike in 8 years, since 2002, and is to protest all the spending… more »
Spanish Success at the San Sebastian Film Festival
by Olivia Elson on Monday, September 27, 2010
Last Saturday 25th September saw the conclusion of the prestigious 9-day long San Sebastian International Film Festival. Taking place in what is arguably the Basque Country's most fashionable and artistic city (its… more »
Dance on Tour with Shakira!
by Kimberly on Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Shakira has just announced on her official website a competition for her fans to win tickets to dance on stage with her during her at one of her upcoming concerts in North America.It is a chance to "get loca on… more »
Dinosaur Bones Unearthed in Cuenca
by Olivia Elson on Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Spain is well-known for its wealth of art and architecture from previous eras - from the impressive collection of Roman ruins in Extremadura, to 12th century Moorish monuments in Sevilla, to UNESCO World Heritage Sites… more »
The Threads of Memory: Spain and the United States
by Kimberly on Monday, September 20, 2010
George Washington Painting on exhibitionSEACEX (Sociedad Estatal para la Acción Cultural Exterior - State Corporation for Spanish Cultural Action Abroad) in collaboration with American and Spanish Embassies,… more »
Mexican Independence
by Laura Ellis on Monday, September 20, 2010
Something that has been particularly prevalent in the news over the weekend is that of the 200 year anniversary celebrations of Mexican Independence. Pictures have appeared all over newspapers and the Internet, showing… more »
Tasting Tapas in NYC
by Kimberly on Thursday, September 16, 2010
We found this interesting article from Gayot.com written by restaurant critic Bryan Miller, which we thought would be interesting to share with you! ENJOY!Observer Tapas Working Translating Tapas: From Madrid to NYC by… more »
El Reina Sofia
by Laura Ellis on Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Very often I feel that once you've seen one art gallery, you've seen them all, and after visiting the Prado twice in a very small space of time already, I had come to feel that all Spanish art galleries were of… more »
Salamanca Ferias
by Olivia Elson on Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Running between the 7th and 15th September, the Salamanca ferias have proved a great success - and there are still two more days to go!For just over a week the city has been buzzing, its streets constantly teeming with… more »
Exhibitions with a twist!
by Laura Ellis on Friday, September 10, 2010
Fancy doing something a bit different next time you're in Spain? Well look no further than the Southern Andalusian capital of Seville. Famous for its more traditional exhibits and buildings including the Cathedral… more »
Yes, you Americans CAN study abroad! No Excuses
by Kimberly on Thursday, September 9, 2010
This blog post is directed to the Americans out there who want to study abroad but say to themselves: "I can't, it is too expensive.."I am here to explain to you why you can and you should do it and do it… more »
Some Spanish Sayings
by Olivia Elson on Monday, September 6, 2010
To add a bit of colour to your Spanish, why not try including some popular phrases and sayings, such as the ones below:Sólo se vive una vez: you only live onceSalir el tiro por la culata: to backfireSer pan… more »
Dreaming of a Spanish life?
by Laura Ellis on Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Have you ever considered moving to Spain? Well, it's not actually as tricky as you might think! And furthermore several local authorities are crying out for new inhabitants in local villages where an authentic… more »
Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera on Mexican 500 peso bank notes
by Kimberly on Tuesday, August 31, 2010
From this Tuesday on, the famous Mexican artists Diego Rivera (1886-1957) and Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) will appear on the front and back of the new 500 pesos notes (a value of about $40).The announcement came from the… more »
Flamenco Continues to Take Japan by Storm
by Olivia Elson on Monday, August 30, 2010
With the economic crisis still hitting Spain hard, and unemployment figures continuing to linger around 20%, I was surprised to read that one of the most popular money-making methods for Spaniards today is to tap into… more »