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Spain Travel Resources
Staff Picks
Travel articles
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El Cafe: Working in Spain (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - What's it like to work in Spain? Here is a first hand account from AmeriSpan's Anne-Marie Dingemans
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Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish style garlic shrimp) (Recipes) - Tired of the same old boring shrimp? Try this great recipe for garlic lovers and shrimp lovers!
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Why Study in Spain? (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Why Study Spanish in Spain.
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Studying Spanish in Spain (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Alexa, an AmeriSpan Study Abroad Consultant, describes her first study abroad experience when she studied Spanish in Madrid, Spain.
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Capital flotante en Argentina. Literalmente... (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish about economics in Argentina
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New 'must learn' language likely to be Mandarin (Learning A language) -
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Let's Go Spain & Portugal 2002 (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews Let's go Spain & Portugal 2002.
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Enchiladas (Recipes) - Popular Mexican dish.
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A Taste of Food Festivals Around the World (Recipes) - A list of some of the world’s most popular (and strange) food festivals.
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Things To Know When Learning Arabic (Learning A language) - Great insight on which Arabic is the "right" Arabic to study and why.
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El Alquimista (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on Paulo Coelho's El Alquimista (The Alchemist).
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America's ignorance of the world is now a national liability (Learning A language) - Washington Post article discussing the relationship between national security and study abroad.
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Volunteering Abroad - The Next Step in Helping (Articles/Travelogues) - In light of recent events, a new focus has been placed on helping others in need. While it is a wonderful opportunity to help out in your home country, the rewards of volunteering in countries overseas are limitless.
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Bridging the Achievement Gap (Learning A language) - Marlo Goldstein, Director of Academic Programs at AmeriSpan, recently attended two conferences focusing Latino issues in North Carolina, the state facing the highest percentage of growth in the latino community. She left the conferences informed and inspired.
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Interview: Ecuador Volunteer Placement (Articles/Travelogues) - Sue Lavene, from our Volunteer Department, interviewed one of our past volunteers, Gabriel Gonzales, who participated in our 8-week Volunteer Program in Quito, Ecuador.
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La Oreja de Van Gogh (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews La Oreja de Van Gogh.
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The Adventures of Don Quixote (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on Cervante's Don Quixote
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SAP on the news- How do they do it? (Learning A language) -
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Flan de Queso (Recipes) - A yummy, creamy dessert.
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Before Night Falls (Movie Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Before Night Falls.
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The Feast of the Goat (Book Reviews) - Karli Goldman reviews "The Feast of the Goat"
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Paella (Recipes) - A typical Spanish dish.
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Spanish Tortilla (Recipes) - For a little taste of Spain in your own kitchen, try this delicious dish.
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The Food and Wines of Spain (A cookbook) (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews this great cookbook.
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The Art of Flamenco Dance (Cultural) -
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One Hundred Years of Solitude (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews this classic.
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Gazpacho (Recipes) - Cold tomato-cucumber soup popular in Mexico & Spain.
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José Donoso y su historia personal del (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish
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El Ciberspanglish (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish about how Spanish is adopting English words, especially related to technology.
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La Eva de las plantas (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish
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Isabelle Allende (An interview) (Cultural) - AmeriSpan's Jim Kane interviews Isabel Allende
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Berenjena Gisada (Recipes) - A vegetable dish.
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Jugo Especial (Cultural) - Lara Naaman Cooks up a Peruvian Recipe for Revenge
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To abuela's house we go... (Cultural) - Ricardo Gonzales, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America, writes a heartfelt tribute to his grandmother
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Historia del tenis (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish on the history of tennis
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Shakira en el mercado inglés (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish about Shakira, one of the most popular female pop stars.
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Los oficios de Nueva York (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish
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Nasdaq: una historia de altibajos (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish
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Tres Leches (Recipes) - Tres Leches means 3 milks and gets its name from the 3 different kinds of milk added to make the cake. It is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries.
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Empanadas Cordobesas (Recipes) - Empanadas Cordobesas (from the Marianacci Kitchen in Córdoba, Argentina)
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Churros (Recipes) - Churros (traditional snack)
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Plato Pescado Carribiano (Recipes) - A traditional Caribbean dish.
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Peep, peep, peep (Cultural) - Set within the fabric of a personal cultural experience, this article is a provocative and thoughtful reminder of the fragility of life; both in Latin America and in the United States. A must read for thoughtful people!
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Hunger of Memory (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews Richard Rodriguez’s autobiography.
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¡Yo! (Book Reviews) - Liz Cleveland of AmeriSpan reviews this book.
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Arroz con Leche (Recipes) - A typical dessert of Spain
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Aterciopelados (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Pipa de la Paz, an album by Aterciopelados
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Ricky Martin (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Vuelve, an album by Ricky Martin
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¿Los españoles descubrieron Brasil? (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish asking did the Spanish discover Brazil?
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Noticia de un secuestro (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews this book.
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Ceviche (Recipes) - A traditional fish dish.
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Maria, Full of Grace (Movie Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Sue Lavene reviews this movie.
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¿Cuánto debemos saber? (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish.
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Hispanics and Terrorism (Learning A language) -
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Demographics, Hispanics and…YOUR Life! (Learning A language) - Find out how the recent BOOM! in the Hispanic population affects you and your life on a practical level. Get the facts and what they really mean to you.
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Ozomatli (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Ozomatli
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El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on El Amor En Los Tiempos de Cólera by Gabriel García Marquez
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Spanish...The NEW Language of Commerce (Learning A language) - Spanish has become the NEW Language of Commerce and I’ll show you how and why in this article.
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Cesaria Evora (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Cesaria Evora: Café Atlantico and lists a couple of runner-ups.
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The Changing Face of Latin America (Learning A language) - Latin America is changing…well, let me rephrase that…Latin America is changing too fast!
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Before You Go, You Need To Know (Learning A language) - Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.
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The Fruit and the Root (Learning A language) - Is the life of a tree in the fruit or in the root? What does this have to do with learning Spanish? A LOT! If you want to understand "the root" of the issue, this article is a must read.
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The Power of Patterns (Learning A language) - Forget about "tenses" and "conjugations!" - Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America tells us about a better way.
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The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... (Learning A language) - What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
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Are Language Skills Enough? (Learning A language) - Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication
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Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - AmeriSpan's co-founder, John Slocum's tips on how not to overpack part of his popular ebook, 19 Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes.
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Tips for Traveling Inexpensively (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!
General Information
- Spain-info - Spain-info has all kinds of information for travelers interested in Spain. Topics include: tourism, history, and culture of Spain to name a few.
- Passport Info. - A helpful "how to" site for American citizens interested in applying for a passport.
- Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to fumble about with a calculator during your trip.
- CIA Fact Book - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's Fact Book on Spain.
- European Union Website - Spain is a member of the advancing European Union. See this site to find out what role they play and benefits they receive.
- 1492-An Ongoing Voyage - This site, by the U.S. Library of Congress, addresses topics associated with Columbus' discovery of the New World in 1492 and its historical significance.
- Spain Academic Resources - Lists websites of academic and research organizations, government offices, non-profit agencies and other information services.
Getting There & Around
- eXito Travel Specialists - eXito (800-655-4053) has secured special deals to most of Spain & Latin America and their knowledgeable staff can give you advice on the cheapest way to arrive, the most direct way to get there and which airlines have the best service. They excel in mixing and matching different cities and countries for a low price.
- RENFE - Spain's train system. This site provides timetables and fares from each station in Spain, as well as links to long-distance, high speed and commuter service. (in English and Spanish)
- Eurail - For non-European residents, buy eurail passes or eurailtickets for train travel within Europe.
- Easyjet - Low cost airline for travel around Europe.
Hotels & Restaurants
- Cheap Accommodation in Spain - Spanish Hotels 5 Stars from €99 , 1 Stars from €15 - last minute and peak season discounts. Lowest rates guaranteed - some with free inclusions - instant bookings - some with pay on arrival facility.
- HotelSearch - Searchable database of hotels including Spain.
- Hotels on the Web - Comprehensive listing of hotels in any part of the world. You may search in Spain as a whole or break down your request by city.
Language Related
- Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition - This medical Spanish book is pocket-sized and includes vocabulary for dental and vision care as well as many specialized areas such as obstetrics and cardiology.
- AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion & Volunteer/Internship programs throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
- Languages of Spain - The Ethnologue Database. Includes entries on Spain's varied languages and dialects.
News & Culture
- El Pais - One of the largest and most recognized newspapers of Spain (Español)
- Granada Showcases Spain's Moorish Past - An article about the historic city of Granada in Spain, brought to you by High on Adventure, the online magazine devoted to the adventurous traveler.
- Si Spain - An interactive website which promotes free exchange of information on Spanish current affairs and its historical, linguistic and cultural development. In German, French English and Spanish.
- Prado Museum - Spain's biggest and most famous art museum, located in Madrid.
- Versión Original - An online magazine about arts, culture, current events and all areas of language and culture about Spain and South American countries
- Flamenco - Website direct from Andalucia, Spain, the birthplace of flamenco song, dance and guitar.
Travel & Tourism
- Spain Travel Site - Information about travelling to Spain, visas, entry requirements, passport information, and links to the Tourist Office and Iberia Airlines.
- Excite! Travel - Extensive listing of hotels, restaurants, how to travel in Spain, travel bargains, booking flights and cultural resources.
- All About Spain - Information and travel site, including background on regions of Spain, a city guide to the best sights, and a travelers' yellow pages with contact information for rental cars, hotels, campsites, etc.
- U.S. Tourist Office of Spain - This Web Site has been designed to help you find out all the information required to plan a journey to Spain.
- Barcelona - A great site with details on places to visit, culture & history, and much more.
- Real Estate Listings in Spain - This site has a generous listing of international properties for sale and for rent including price and pictures of each location.
- Accommodations lodging in Spain - Accommodations lodging in Spain and Andorra together with the best exclusive offers in different types of accommodations.
- Traveling in Spain - Traveling in Spain - Photographs and travel information on Cordoba, Malaga, Madrid,Ronda, Toledo and other cities in spain. A non-commercial site with the best links to other personal travel sites on the web.
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