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Shots are cheap!
It didn't take long to discover how pricey living on the Euro could be, especially in regards to the nightlife. Thankfully, there are these lovely places called "chupiterias" or ... read more
27 Jan 2010
by Katherine Sasser
27 Jan 2010
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Try the €8.30 lunch menu
The Spanish have a whole different concept when it comes to food and dining. It’s a leisure activity, similar to the Lebanese mezza experience, except every day. Their lunch ... read more
26 Jan 2010
by Loryne Atoui
26 Jan 2010
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Bring some English books
If you're an English speaking traveler/reader traveling to Spain, bring along your own books. Yes, books take up extra space in luggage, but it's NOT unnecessary space ... read more
24 Nov 2009
by Courtney Rogers
24 Nov 2009
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Prepare the pedometer!
Like most of Europe, walking is by far the most prevalent form of transportation in Spain, and you will be doing a lot of it. BRING COMFY SHOES! You'll ... read more
19 Nov 2009
by Mark Odden
19 Nov 2009
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"Hot" means something else
One day, walking down the sun drenched streets of Spain, I loudly and, what I later discovered, inappropriately exclaimed, "Estoy caliente!" I thought I was making a simple remark on ... read more
11 Nov 2009
by Courtney Rogers
11 Nov 2009
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Relax!
The siesta in Spain is a wonderful concept. It's too hot to work, too hot to really do anything. Do what the locals do: eat, drink, and play. You ... read more
26 Aug 2009
by ryan stoy
26 Aug 2009
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Fried blood. With rice.
Looking at the small, disc-shaped, dark brown appetizers known as morcilla, one would never imagine the main ingredient is nothing less than the liquid of life, blood. But forget the ... read more
22 Aug 2009
by Marcy Miranda
22 Aug 2009
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The Spanish tortilla
A staple of the Spanish diet, the Spanish tortilla may not be what you expect. The question becomes not whether you want flour or corn, but whether you want "camarones ... read more
05 Aug 2009
by Mike Mian
05 Aug 2009
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Dude, where's my car?
While Spain has some great transit networks from city to city, transportation systems aren't always so great within some of the cities. I had great experiences with public transit ... read more
30 Jul 2009
by Mike Mian
30 Jul 2009
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Brush up on your history
While living and traveling through Spain, I was glad I'd done a little research before coming -- it really allowed me to gain a more comprehensive view of the country ... read more
30 Jul 2009
by Mike Mian
30 Jul 2009
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When in Spain, do as the... Arabs do?
A relic of Moorish rule, the Arab baths throughout Spain are a true treat. I went my first week and was hooked for the rest of my stay. A great ... read more
28 Jul 2009
by Mike Mian
28 Jul 2009
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Don't worry about "usted"
For the Spanish speakers: don't fret over whether to address someone casually (tú) or formally (usted) in Spain. Pretty much everyone uses the "tú" form with everyone else. By ... read more
28 Jul 2009
by Mike Mian
28 Jul 2009
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The students still take to the streets in Europe
During my stay, a somewhat controversial piece of EU legislation called Plan Bolonia (a plan to universalize university education across EU member nations) sparked hot debate among students and academics ... read more
27 Jul 2009
by Mike Mian
27 Jul 2009
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Real Madrid or FC Barcelona?
The first night I arrived in Granada my host family put me in the car, dropped my stuff off at the house, and rushed me to a bar to watch ... read more
27 Jul 2009
by Mike Mian
27 Jul 2009
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Spanish, Spanish, everywhere!
If you see any American films in Spain, don't expect to hear your native language -- everything is in Spanish. All movies, regardless of language, are dubbed in Spanish. Subtitles ... read more
27 Jul 2009
by Mike Mian
27 Jul 2009
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Cheesy pick-up line
Girls will hear catcalls in Spain as often as they'll chew on jamón serrano and sip sangria. Females walking alone or with any number of amigas may be called ... read more
26 Jun 2009
by Victoria Marlin
26 Jun 2009
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Granada: The "praying pot" of Spain
As the last Moorish kingdom in Spain and with a long history of Jewish presence, coupled with the modern day presence of Catholicism, Granada is a veritable melting pot of ... read more
21 Jun 2009
by Mike Mian
21 Jun 2009
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Spanish girls apparently like American men who sing
I had met up with a friend in Seville, and we went out to a small bar in the city known for its sangria. After we got our pitcher, we ... read more
23 Jun 2009
by Mike Mian
23 Jun 2009
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Granada: Free tapas with your drink!
If visiting Granada, a night hitting up the tapas bars is a must. Granada is rumored to be the only city in Spain that offers free "tapas" with every drink ... read more
23 Jun 2009
by Mike Mian
23 Jun 2009
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Bringing your address and phone number with you
When out traveling anywhere, it's a good idea to have the telephone number of where you are staying. But more importantly, make sure you have the address written down ... read more
23 Jun 2009
by Dawnielle Castledine
23 Jun 2009
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