Ellen G.

When I think of Spain, I automatically think of afternoon siestas, tapas, Moorish architecture, and Mediterranean beaches. In other words, I think of southern Spain. My first experience in Spain... keep reading

Nestled into the northern coast of Spain, Asturias is a region known for its sidra, which is traditionally served by pouring over the shoulder. That, along with the rolling, green... keep reading

In the several months leading up to my parents’ visit to Madrid, all my chocolate-crazed mom could talk about was how excited she was to try churros and chocolate for... keep reading

If you’re looking for something fun and outdoorsy to do now that the weather is finally starting to warm up in Madrid, then a day trip to the Sierra de... keep reading

“Ellen, guapa! Qué tal? Cómo fue tu viaje?” Walking through the front door to CEIP San Fernando the first day back from Semana Santa, I was instantly greeted by these... keep reading

When I made the decision to move across the Atlantic ocean to Spain, there were some things I knew I would miss, like large breakfasts, bagels, and Target. But there... keep reading

Uno, dos, tres; cinco, seis, siete…. They say that it’s good to try new things, but that’s just not something I’ve ever been good at. I am a creature of... keep reading

One of my personal goals for my Teach Abroad in Spain year was to solidify my conversational Spanish. What better way to immerse myself in Spanish than by living among... keep reading

The day in Málaga began beautifully - warm and sunny. The night before my friend and I had made a list of sights we wanted to see and now we... keep reading

Christmas time in Spain is just as magical and wonderful as it is in the United States. Every city puts up a tree, festive lights are hung from the buildings... keep reading