Today Lindsay breaks down some of the best options for cooking classes in Madrid. From basics of paella and sangria to the complex techniques of modern cuisine, Madrid is home to great options for novices and pros alike.  Spanish food is beautiful simplicity at its finest. The use of fresh, seasonal ingredients masterfully combined into…

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Planning a trip to the Rioja region? This part of Spain is a paradise for wine lovers, with endless activities and tastings. Here are our tips for the best Rioja wineries and wine tours! La Rioja is a wine lover’s paradise. Photo credit: Jonathan Farber Even if you know next to nothing about wine, you’ve…

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Flan is one of the easiest and most delicious Spanish desserts. Homemade flan is well worth making, I hope you’ll try it! Flan is the light, creamy dessert that makes Spain great. I hated flan when I first moved to Spain. What was all the hype about? From what I could see, it was just…

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This traditional Spanish almond cake called Tarta de Santiago is one of the most popular desserts in all of Spain. It combines ground almonds, sugar, and eggs for a quick, delicious (and gluten free!) cake that’s easy to make at home in less than one hour!

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Trying to make your way around a new city can be confusing. Throw in the fact that maps and signs in Barcelona use not just one, but two different languages, and figuring out the public transportation system may seem downright intimidating. However, there’s no reason to freak out just yet—getting around Barcelona is easier than you think.…

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Today Lindsey shares tips for a free self guided tapas tour in Barcelona’s buzzing Poble Sec neighborhood. This 5 stop tour is a local experience that every foodie in Barcelona should try! A tapas crawl in Barcelona is unlike that of nearly any other major city in Spain. Few, if any, other Spanish destinations have…

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Today Lindsey shares helpful tips on how to eat a great paella in Barcelona — it’s not as easy as you’d think! Great paella in Barcelona is tricky to find (believe it or not) but the places highlighted below guarantee you a fantastic, local experience.…

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For centuries, the Born neighborhood has enjoyed its status as one of Barcelona’s most posh, sophisticated neighborhoods. A onetime hotspot among the medieval aristocracy, the area today is a chic creative hub with a touch of international flair. With its narrow, centuries-old streets lined with everything from medieval palaces to trendy modern gastro bars, the…

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