Category: Spain: Verano Espanol

Spain Blog Before coming to Spain, I had no idea what to expect. I had never traveled outside the country without my mother before and the anticipation leading up to the very moment was relentless. When arriving to Madrid, I was happy to hear that we were staying at a hotel the first night. The…

I would sooner be a foreigner in Spain than in most countries. How easy it is to make friends in Spain! -George Orwell Living within the suburbs of New York City, I wholeheartedly believed I was up to the challenge of navigating Spain. To my surprise, however, Madrid is unlike any other city I have ever been to….

It was our first weekend in Madrid and as a group we took a trip to the beautiful city of Toledo! After the hour long bus ride from our school we drove through the scenic views of this historic city and it was breathtaking. We stopped on the side of the road along with other tour groups…

One of my favorite experiences this trip has been the entire group going to Toledo for the day. It was incredible to see one of the oldest cities in Spain and the religious center of the country. We walked around, visiting so many famous destinations. Including the massive cathedral. Since this is my first time…

A few weekends ago, we took our first trip out of Madrid to the nearby city of Toledo! The religious capital of Spain, this town was absolutely stunning. With a large cathedral, winding river, the oldest synagogue in the world (still standing), and beautiful architecture, this town was the picture perfect image of Spain. In both…

Parque del Bueno Retiro literally translates to “Park of the Pleasant Retreat” and after walking through this enormous park, I can understand why. This park is considered to be one of the largest parks in Madrid, stretching for about 350 acres. Yet, before the park become a public park, it belonged to the Spanish monarchy…

One of the best experiences for me so far during my time here in Spain has been visiting the Guadi museum and his park in Barcelona. The park is gigantic and is filled with breathtaking views from the top of the city. I on top of the views I really enjoy his artwork because it is very…

Twenty-four days ago, I boarded a plane to Madrid, Spain.  More than three weeks later, I have explored cities, roamed museums, entered palaces, and so much more.  It has been twenty-four days filled with new food, interesting people, and a lot of Spanish.  Over this time, I have had the ability to grow as a…