Postcard from … Munich

ROOSTERGNN StaffApril 2, 2014

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Luzi Bombón Restaurant

ROOSTERGNN StaffApril 2, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. In old French, “brasser” meant “to malt, brew.” A brasserie, in turn, is defined as “a restaurant serving alcohol beverages, especially beer, as ...

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Chirrión Restaurant

Josue AguilarApril 2, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Chirrión restaurant is a Mexican restaurant located in the barrio of Chueca in Madrid. While Chirrión claims to serve authentic Mexican food, its...

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El Clásico: Real Madrid-Barcelona

ROOSTERGNN StaffApril 1, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. I’d heard that El Clásico, the Real Madrid-Barcelona tilt, was going to be on Sunday night, but I was hesitant to go watch the game for a few rea...

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Sumo Restaurant

Sherie AjayiApril 1, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Spain is known worldwide for its cuisine. Tapas bars and paella can be seen in many different countries around the world. Similarly, Spain itself...

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Why Is There So Little Litter in Japan?

Natasha BissettApril 1, 2014

JAPAN. One of the great Japanese paradoxes for visitors, predominantly from Australia, the UK or the USA (though I suspect further afield too), is that there ar...

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Belly-Dancing Classes in Madrid

ROOSTERGNN StaffMarch 31, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. While studying abroad, I decided to begin belly dancing classes in Madrid. My interest sprung from years of creative-movement exploration. I have...

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Day Trip to Alcalá de Henares

Dani BennettMarch 31, 2014

ALCALÁ DE HENARES, SPAIN. Some say that Madrid is currently not comprised of very many original “Madrileños” and that it is actually a collection of transplante...

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Valencia’s Oceanogràfic, the Largest Aquarium in Europe

Robert PerskyMarch 31, 2014

VALENCIA, SPAIN. Oceanogràfic is the largest aquarium in Europe, and was built in 2003 and designed by the architect Félix Candela. It has more than 500 differe...

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Postcard from … Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid

Robert ModigaMarch 30, 2014

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“Un Banquete Cruel. Pourquoi?” – Circulo de Bellas Artes

Robert PerskyMarch 30, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. A disturbing exhibit by Ouka Lele, titled "Un banquete cruel. Pourquoi?", is currently on view at the Circulo de Bellas Artes. The exhibition is ...

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Quick Getaway to Geneva and Gruyères

Dani BennettMarch 30, 2014

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND. When studying abroad in Europe, a quick getaway to London or Paris is probably what’s on your mind, aside from domestic travel. While these...

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Café Kino

Robert PerskyMarch 29, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. I enjoy finding cafés that seem very local. They have a really comfortable vibe, and they allow you to feel that you are entering a rare space. T...

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Postcard from … Belfast

ROOSTERGNN StaffMarch 28, 2014

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Graffiti Culture in Madrid

Robert PerskyMarch 27, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Why would someone activate the emergency brake on the metro? Well, this is a new tactic some graffiti artists are using in Spain in order to tag ...

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Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Malia Lani WilliamsMarch 27, 2014

SOUTH CAROLINA, U.S.A. Myrtle Beach is a very popular spring break destination. Beautiful weather, nice people, lots of things to do, what's not to love? The Bo...

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