MADRID, SPAIN. A surprisingly beautiful and incredibly diverse neighborhood of Madrid, Legazpi has something to offer to nearly everyone. Situated only 5 stops ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA. Its history and culture allure every visitor. Zanzibar is a magical island located only a few kilometers of the coast of Tanzania. If you de...
MADRID, SPAIN. This cute, small restaurant is well priced and serves good, home made food. It has a bohemian vibe, and seems equally great as a bar. The chef is...
FUKUOKA, JAPAN. If you find yourself in Fukuoka, the northern capital of Kyushu island (one of Japan’s four main islands) you will find a quiet and convenient c...
GIVERNY, FRANCE. Outside of Claude Monet's house in Giverny stands a car promoting the restaurant "Les Jardins de Giverny," decorated with Monet's poppy fields...
TOLEDO, SPAIN. Toledo is an ideal day trip from Madrid; it takes about one hour by bus or car and 30 minutes by train from the capital, Madrid. Many study abroa...
PARIS, FRANCE. I set my alarm for 5:07 am. Tomorrow morning was going to be a lot more difficult than my regular 7:00 am mornings.
Sure enough, 5:07 am, I was ...
MADRID, SPAIN. While there are McDonald’s and Burger King and Subway all over the world, I was surprised to find Taco Bell here in Madrid. Just like other franc...
MADRID, SPAIN. The inside is a mix of hipster and traditional, with eclectic, vintage looking furniture, and a classic Madrid bar. The restaurant has a cat them...
TRUJILLO, SPAIN. One of Trujillo’s claims to fame is that it happens to be the birthplace of one of the conquistadors of the New World. Not just any conquistado...
MERIDA, SPAIN. Last weekend I took a trip with my study abroad program to a province in Western Spain called Extremadura. Extremadura is one of the 17 autonomou...