Spain Travel Guide & Cultural Insights
By Amanda Buttinger —
Expert guides on local traditions and curated recommendations for an authentic Spanish experience.
Things to Do in Andalusia: Explore the Romería del Rocío
Cruces de Mayo Córdoba 2025: Andalusia’s Best-Kept Springtime Secret
Looking for an authentic Spain experience that blends history, beauty, and community spirit? The Cruces de Mayo Córdoba 2025 festival is one of the most enchanting and overlooked events in Andalusia’s spring festival season—perfect for travelers seeking meaningful...
Holy Week in Valladolid: A Castilian Soul Experience
Discover Valladolid’s Easter Week —Spain’s best-kept Holy Week secret. A quiet stop for tapas turned into a moving encounter with solemn processions.
An Easter Recipe: The Magic of Spanish Torrijas
April in Spain means torrijas! This Easter treat, like French toast, is made with bread soaked in milk, dipped in egg, and fried to golden perfection. Drizzled with honey or cinnamon sugar, it’s a must-try. I share my son’s torrijas recipe so you can make it at home. In Madrid, torrijas are found everywhere, from bakeries to restaurants, each offering a unique twist on this beloved tradition.
Puerta de Alcalá: A Not-So-Hidden Gem in Madrid’s Retiro Neighborhood
Potato Chips & Oscars 2025: A Spanish Tapas Tour on the Red Carpet
My whole family loves movies, though we all agreed this year’s Hollywood Oscars 2025 lineup felt a bit… underwhelming. But here in Spain, we were glued to the reactions surrounding the Emilia Perez controversy, and while we were bracing for that drama, Anora and The...
Hidden Gems in Madrid: The Enigmatic Fallen Angel of Retiro
Discover Madrid’s hidden gem—the Fallen Angel of Retiro! This bronze masterpiece by Ricardo Bellver, perched at 666m in Parque del Retiro, invites you to explore Madrid like a local.
Exploring Toledo: Rick Steves’ Monday Night Travel interview
I was invited at Rick Steves’ Monday Night Travel to talk about Toledo, Spain, and share some traveling tips and cool insights for your next holidays in España.
Visiting Spain: You will notice Spanish door knobs!
¿Modernism in Barcelona? ¿Museums in Madrid? ¿Flamenco in Seville? Visiting Spain is not only about exploring museums, beautiful landscapes, or stunning examples of Spanish architecture. Food, culture, and people are great, but being away from home, your eyes are...