Easter in Spain

Easter in Spain

Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is one of the most important religious celebrations in Spain. It takes place in the week leading up to Easter and is celebrated in cities and towns throughout the country. During Semana Santa, parades and processions are held to commemorate...
Why do we use two surnames in Spain?

Why do we use two surnames in Spain?

In Spain, we all have two surnames, with the father’s surname listed first, followed by the mother’s surname, by the way, since the year 2000, you can register your kids two last names in the order you prefer.  This naming convention is known as...
The end of Spanish Monarchy?

The end of Spanish Monarchy?

Before I start with this post, I want to make clear where I stand regarding Spanish Monarchy, so please don´t take it as this is the only point of view, this is just my POV. I personally support 100% our Royal family, this doesn´t mean that I believe they have things...
Tipping in Spain

Tipping in Spain

It was 1994 the first time I visited Ney York City with Ainhoa, at that time my girlfriend, today my wife. Just two kids with not much money in their pockets. We had a creepy room in a so called “hotel”. That type of hotel where they rent the other rooms by the hour....
Double kissing in Spain

Double kissing in Spain

Marylin Monroe sang “a kiss on the hand may be quiet continental….”  That might have worked for the blond bombshell of the golden era in Hollywood, but if she would have visited Spain she would have been kissed twice, one on each cheek. The tradition of kissing on...
Time to get cosy under a blanket

Time to get cosy under a blanket

Normally at the end of February we get the coldest days of the year here in Northern Spain. In-fact, a huge cold front arriving from the North Pole is about to hit Western Europe. It is time to stay home drinking a cup of hot chocolate while reading a good book under...