Bull Running

This unbelievable cultural event is one tradition that must be experienced. Therefore, if you are visiting Spain during the week of July 7^th through July 14^th this event must definitely be on your agenda. This event takes place in a beautiful city called Pamplona. In terms of spectacle Bull Running is the most awaited event of all the year’s festivities. This event is for the most daring people of all. It consists on gathering as many people as possible, especially young men, and grow as much courage as possible. After singing some memorial songs, a number of fighting bulls are let out onto the streets and begin running towards their destination (bull ring). Then the people release all their adrenaline by running in front of the bulls and risking everything just to be as close as the bulls as possible, keeping in mind that “the closer the better.” The bulls run a half a mile distance along the narrow streets of Pamplona, as well as the runners in front of them.

But if you are prefer feeling safe and secure, you can also be part of the thousands standing in the crowds, and watching all the high-risking action. This event is by far the most outrageous of all the cultural events in Spain, but it is also something that cannot be experience anywhere else.  

Granada

Granada is located in one of the Southern regions of Spain called Andalusia, and it is without a doubt one of the cities worth visiting. Granada is known for its beautiful Alhambra Palace, and most importantly for all the tourist attractions that the Sierra Nevada Mountains have to offer.

A tour around the Alhambra Palace might be one of the best deals to book when visiting Granada. The tour includes places such as the magical world of the Arabian Nights, the inside of the majestic palace and the beautiful surrounding gardens. During this tour one could learn to appreciate the unique art styles and fine examples of Moorish architecture. Carved cedar-woods, cupolas, ornate ceilings, frothy stucco work, and exquisite mosaics decorate all these incredible places. This tour will supply you with a substantial amount of interesting facts, and all the answers provided by the knowledgeable and friendly guide. And most importantly the tour is affordable for students, for it just being $47.63 all included. Clicking the following link will give you additional information on this amazing deal. 

http://www.alhambra-granada-tours.com/product/spain-tours/granada-tours/

The following is a picture of the majestic Alhambra Palace, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful places on earth and Spain’s top rated tourist attractions.

After educating yourself with some history and great architecture, visiting the Sierra Nevada Mountains would be dynamic and adventurous. The Sierra Nevada is a natural park located in Granada. It offers a great variety of tourist attractions including: clubs, night life events, sightseeing and most importantly the opportunity of skiing in one of the most beautiful and outrageous mountains in Spain. There are more than 20 mountains 3000m and higher. So there is plenty of adventurous activities that can be done while enjoying a breath taking scenery. 

Apart from skiers and snowboarders, the park and mountains are popular with hikers, climbers and birdwatchers. The picture on the left it’s just a sneak peek of this amazing place.

Tapas 24

Tapas 24, a New York Times top restaurant in Barcelona is one of the most traditional and exquisite places in Barcelona. Carles Abellan, owner and chef of Tapas 24 blends the extraordinary traditional Spanish tastes with a unique twist of modern Barcelona to delight customers with the best food in town. Its centrally location (on the corner of Diputacio and Passeig de Gracia), contemporary atmosphere with two bars and walls decorated with mosaics, and non-stop kitchen is open from eight in the morning to twelve o’clock midnight. Its paper bag menu, exquisite sangria and amazing bowl of bravas (3.50€), crisp french fries doused in a spicy tomato sauce and a thick garlic aioli, will make you experience Barcelona’s culture to the fullest.

Mountain of Montserrat

For All the

Hikers & Wine Lovers Out There...

For those who love exploring mountains and living life on the edge, Montserrat is the place to go! If you don’t mind a taste of wine while you are up there, you can also visit Montserrat’s Tower Winery where you can learn about Spanish wine and its production process. Montserrat is just as breathtaking up close as it is from afar, with naturally formed rock pillars littered along your route to the top it is sure to be a memorable adventure.

However, if you feel like you just want to relax and delight yourself with the incredible and peculiar taste of Spanish wine you can simply travel up the mountain to Torres Winery through a cable car available to all visitors. Torres Winery is nothing but charming. Here you can taste and enjoy a few glasses of  Spanish wine while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Whether you are an expert in the distinct tastes, aromas, acidities, textures and balances of wine, or whether you just want to learn something different, Torres Winery is  definitely a place you can’t afford to miss.

Don't just be ordinary, be extraordinary! Climb Montserrat's wild structure, and get a taste of Spanish wine!

Definitely an experience

                      you will never forget!

For more info on travel plans and tours to Montserrat visit this link: http://gospain.about.com/od/catalonia/qt/barcadtmontser.htm

Opium Mar

Located in the Passeig Maritim 34, Opium Mar is one of the best, exclusive, and classy bars in Barcelona. Its bar-restaurant-disco concept blends Barcelona’s cultural offspring with its modernist enhancing environment to create a perfect and unforgettable night.  Opium’s seaside terrace and innovative design combines all the friendly, smiley, and welcoming people in Barcelona. This awesome place shapes all Europe’s dance music culture nad amazing people; As Opium's guests express, “Madre mia, some hot chicas at Opium. The music is really great, not too heavy. This is the place in Barcelona if you want to meet beautiful people and spend a lot of money”. Each year Opium Mar hosts the Barcelona Music Conference (BMC), a two-day event with the world’s best DJ’s.  This festival shows the enormous economic potential and human charisma this Mediterranean city carries.

                                                                 www.clubregion.com

Opium’s excellence and delightfulness is not just located in Spanish territory, Opium’s amazing party crew has spread all around the world to impress everyone with the high quality of their service and music sessions.  France, Italy, USA, UK, Brazil, Belgium, Egypt, Russia and Germany are some of the fortunate witnesses of Opium’s parties. So what are you waiting for??  Just 20 Euros and a few friends will make Barcelona and Opium Mar one of the most desirable places to party during summer 2012.

Extra Thoughts

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

Traveling with friends is one of the most amazing experiences you will ever have. The friends are the family we choose, are the builders of new memories and the gatekeepers in our lives. Traveling with them will make you understand how much you can give, and how much are you willing to receive. This experience will teach you things about yourself that you didn’t know you have. Sometimes I feel afraid being away from home, but I will never change what I have learned, what I have explored, what I have gained. I actually enjoy every second being away. I love being in new countries, traveling with new people and sharing my life with everyone. I realize that being happy is more than a smile, is giving what you know and what you have to people that appreciate what you are.  

I was just thinking about the time I have been away from home, and I just wanted to share it with you.

Have a great day!    

Donde estoy?!

Being abroad in Barcelona has a lot of benefits. First, you are going to experience a new culture, second you are going to learn a new language, and finally you are going to have the time of your life.
Being in a foreign country is never easy, and it's even harder when you’re not familiar with the language, but don’t worry I have some tips that could be useful in your future experience in Spain. 

Since Spanish is the official language in Spain; I’m going to list a couple of words and phrases that will be helpful while you’re abroad in Barcelona.

Good Morning! -- Buenos Dias!

How are you? -- Como esta?

Goodbye -- Adios

Thank you -- Muchas Gracias

I don’t understand -- No comprendo

My name is _____ -- Mi nombre es _____

Whats your name? -- Como es su nombre?

Do you speak English? -- Habla ingles?

How much does that cost? -- Cuanto cuesta?

 I will like something to drink -- Quisera algo para beber

Where is the bus, taxi, subway? -- Por donde esta el bus, taxi, metro?

Excuse me, where is the ____? -- Disculpe, donde esta_____?

Can you take me to this address please?-- Me podria llevar a esta direccion porfavor?

Can you take us a picture, pleas? -- Nos podria tomar una foto, porfavor?

Traveling is a great way to expand you knowledge and understanding about life, and what better way than being able to live this magical learning experience in a beautiful country like Spain!