El Prado Opens ‘El Greco and Modern Painting’ Exhibition

Jennifer CockinJune 24, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Today marks the opening of the new exhibition at El Prado, a 105 piece collection entitled El Greco and Modern Painting, which coincides with the...

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Postcard from … Finisterre

ROOSTERGNN StaffJune 24, 2014

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Postcard from … Castro Urdiales, Spain

Robert ModigaJune 24, 2014

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‘El Oso’: Love versus Hate

Jennifer CockinJune 23, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Antón Chéjov's El Oso is a one act comedy about a widow who has refused to leave the house since her husband passed away. A landowner comes to th...

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Museums in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Malia Lani WilliamsJune 22, 2014

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO. Puerto Rico is known for beautiful weather and beaches, but in the city of San Juan the beaches are overruled by the rich history. Visiti...

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Snapshot of London’s Most Heralded Toyshop: Hamleys

Chamelia MooreJune 21, 2014

LONDON, UK. You are not in a time warp although the Childhood You rejoices. You forget that you’re in the busy shopping strip of London’s Regent Street and reve...

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There’s Something for Everyone in Arecibo

Malia Lani WilliamsJune 20, 2014

ARECIBO, PUERTO RICO. Arecibo is a town located on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, which lies west of Florida. Puerto Rico is a territory of the United Sta...

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Expat Interviews | “Navigate Bureaucracy with Patience”

Michelle LeungJune 20, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. As part of our Expat Series, ROOSTERGNN conducted a third interview with expat Gwendolyn Alston, co-founder with sister Angela, of MocaMedia. Gwe...

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Tan Lejos, Tan Cerca (So Far, So Close)

Michelle LeungJune 18, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. A man stands on the streets of an old village holding a mask over his head. What may look like the cover of a horror film, Hara captivates viewer...

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Volunteer Opportunities in Madrid

Michelle LeungJune 18, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Aside from the usual sightseeing at the Museo del Prado or the nightlife exploring in the always-lively Sol, foreigners living in Madrid also hav...

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The Cost of Conquering a Global Market

Elizabeth StoneJune 18, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. For Spanish businesses, growth abroad has been a central focus during the economic downturn. In 2013, for the first time, Spain’s trade balance a...

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Peru Is Closer Than You Think

Elizabeth StoneJune 17, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Nearly nine million people inhabit Peru’s capital city Lima, 90% of whom are first or second generation immigrants from the Andes, the Amazon, Ja...

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Celebrate the Summer in Portugal

Rute MartinsJune 17, 2014

PORTUGAL. Portugal and Lisbon's public holidays São João and Santo António in June are very famous. Streets are filled with people celebrating these saints with...

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Postcard from … Stockholm

ROOSTERGNN StaffJune 17, 2014

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Feria del Libro: Touching History

Elizabeth StoneJune 17, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. It is no exaggeration to say that whatever kind of literature you are looking for, you will find it at the Feria de Libro in Madrid, with stalls ...

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Sight-Seeing for Hell-Seekers

Urvashi BundelJune 17, 2014

JAPAN. Hell as described by Dante and William Blake seems neither beautiful nor welcoming. However, the vision conjured by these poets is tremendously convincin...

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