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Making sleep a competition!
by Laura Ellis on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
I for one don't think I get enough sleep, and often as the alarm sounds in the morning I attempt to have just 5 more minutes of snooze time, normally therefore leading to a rush to get ready… read more »
Importing Halloween Traditions to Salamanca
by Kimberly Defrate on Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Spaniards don't technically celebrate Halloween, but as with most commercial American holidays, every year the Halloween atmosphere grows in Spain , and you can see shops decorated in orange and black as well as some people/kids dressed up in costumes… read more »
New Anti-Tobacco laws in Spain
by Kimberly Defrate on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Me encanta Barcelona!
by Laura Ellis on Tuesday, October 19, 2010
When someone suggests a 10 hour bus journey (each way!) to you, most people would look terrified at the idea.. However when it gets added on that it's for a weekend in Barcelona , well then the thought starts to get really quite appealing! Having been desperate to visit this beautiful city ever since my arrival in Spain, I had pretty much deemed it impossible because of the fact that it was quite literally on the other side of the country, however a chance encounter at the bus station made this dream just a little more impossible!… read more »
The Search Begins for 2011’s Spanish Young Chef of the Year!
by Olivia Elson on Monday, October 18, 2010
It’s no secret that Spanish food rates among the world’s best cuisines – wherever you are, you’ll never be far from a restaurant serving Spanish-inspired fare or using Spain’s famously fresh and tasty produce… read more »
Javier Bardem to Star in Chilean Miner Movie
by Olivia Elson on Friday, October 15, 2010
Today, the first of the 33 Chilean miners rescued after spending 69 days trapped underground have arrived home… read more »
Madrid-Valencia travel soon to be much easier
by Kimberly Defrate on Thursday, October 14, 2010
Día de la Hispanidad
by Laura Ellis on Wednesday, October 13, 2010
So, after a week long holiday, I was delighted to return to another day of ' fiesta ' with yesterday being a national holiday throughout Spain. But why? With nothing like the street celebrations of the last día libre here in Salamanca I was a little confused as to what this was actually all about, although a free day - I'm definitely not complaining!… read more »
World Cup Fever Returns to Salamanca
by Olivia Elson on Friday, October 08, 2010
Arriving in Salamanca at the beginning of July, I was lucky enough to be here for Spain’s momentous World Cup win . With the Plaza Mayor buzzing, the city centre packed full of people celebrating and partying through the night, it’s no wonder that recent football-related events in Salamanca have been drawing in enormous crowds once again… read more »
Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia
by Kimberly Defrate on Thursday, October 07, 2010
The 43rd edition of the SITGES International Fantasitc Film Festival of Catalonia kicked off yesterday (October 7, 2010) through until the October 17, 2010, during which time they will show more than 100 films in 10 days!… read more »