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5 Foods You Have to Try Before Leaving Spain
Spain

5 Foods You Have to Try Before Leaving Spain

February 4, 2017 March 25, 2021  Food 2

The foods I tried for the first time in Spain were among some of the best types of cuisine I have …

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The Wondrous Taste of Tigernut Horchata and Fartons
Spain

The Wondrous Taste of Tigernut Horchata and Fartons

February 4, 2017 March 25, 2021  Food, Valencia 2

One sweet and delicious drink Jorge introduced me to while in Spain was horchata: a beverage made up of either ground tigernuts, almonds, sesame seeds, barley, or …

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Climbing 207 Steps To the Top of El Miguelete
Spain

Climbing 207 Steps To the Top of El Miguelete

February 2, 2017 March 27, 2021  Attractions, Valencia 2

The Torre del Miguelete is one of the most iconic monuments in all of Valencia. El Miguelete stands directly beside the …

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A Dunkin’ Donuts Ripoff Called Duffin Dagels Seriously Exists
Spain

A Dunkin’ Donuts Ripoff Called Duffin Dagels Seriously Exists

January 26, 2017 March 25, 2021  Attractions, Valencia 2

I’m not quite sure which I found more amusing during my travels in Spain: learning that Dunkin’ Donuts, now simply called Dunkin’ in the …

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Can You Eat the Sidewalk Oranges Growing in Valencia?
Spain

Can You Eat the Sidewalk Oranges Growing in Valencia?

January 25, 2017 March 27, 2021  Food, Valencia 7

Well, the short answer is yes. … But you probably wouldn’t want to. Here’s why. The Spanish orange industry is …

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Guess Whose Roscón Had the King Inside!!!
Spain

Guess Whose Roscón Had the King Inside!!!

January 23, 2017 March 27, 2021  Castilla-la Mancha, Reyes, Traditions 2

Discovering that the Three Kings (also called the Three Wise Men) are even more popular than Santa Clause in Spain was perhaps …

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The Veggetti Spiralizes Vegetables into Spaghetti
Spain

The Veggetti Spiralizes Vegetables into Spaghetti

January 21, 2017 March 27, 2021  Food, Product Reviews 2

I recognize that there is a possibility you may not know this yet but let me be the first to tell …

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Swallowing 12 Grapes to Celebrate the New Year
Spain

Swallowing 12 Grapes to Celebrate the New Year

January 20, 2017 March 27, 2021  Castilla-la Mancha, New Years, Traditions 2

In preparation for the clock striking 12, I was asked by my boyfriend’s parents to help sort a bag of …

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Taking a Train to the Castilla-La Mancha Region of Spain
Spain

Taking a Train to the Castilla-La Mancha Region of Spain

January 17, 2017 March 27, 2021  Budget Travel, Castilla-la Mancha 2

On December 30th, Jorge and I packed up our bags and left sweet little Chueca to catch a train to Jorge’s …

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4 Incredible Destinations You Can Visit in Madrid For FREE
Spain

4 Incredible Destinations You Can Visit in Madrid For FREE

January 15, 2017 March 27, 2021  Budget Travel 2

Our time in Madrid may have been limited but that didn’t stop us from setting out to see as much …

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A Flamenco Dinner Date at Corral De La Moreria
Spain

A Flamenco Dinner Date at Corral De La Moreria

January 13, 2017 March 25, 2021  Attractions, Madrid 2

Jorge’s parents recommended that he and I attend a dinner show at Corral De La Moreria: a famous restaurant and flamenco show …

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Our Guided Tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid
Spain

Our Guided Tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid

January 11, 2017 March 25, 2021  Attractions, Madrid 2

One morning, Jorge and I left our adorable Chueca neighborhood to visit the Royal Palace of Madrid. Upon our arrival, we were met with a …

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Dipping Churros in Chocolate at Chocolatería San Ginés
Spain

Dipping Churros in Chocolate at Chocolatería San Ginés

January 7, 2017 March 25, 2021  Attractions, Food, Madrid 5

At the center of Madrid resides a famous cafe formally known as the Chocolatería San Ginés. The chocolateria primarily serves “chocolate con …

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Exploring the Gran Vía of Madrid
Spain

Exploring the Gran Vía of Madrid

January 2, 2017 March 27, 2021  Attractions, Madrid 2

In Spain, the Gran Vía is a famous upscale shopping street located in central Madrid. Fortunately for me and Jorge, …

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We Are Chueca Boys: Touring the Gay Part of Madrid
Spain

We Are Chueca Boys: Touring the Gay Part of Madrid

December 31, 2016 March 27, 2021  Chueca, Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships, Madrid 2

After arriving to Madrid, I needed to navigate the airport, pass through customs, pray my suitcase made it to Spain after …

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