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Spices: Everything You Need to Know About Paprika in 5 Questions

varying degrees of heat. This spice can also be smoked, like the pimenton de la Vera, a very popular paprika in Spain. It is the pimenton that gives Spanish chorizo its red color and spicy edge. Conversely, the Hungarian paprika has a slightly sweet taste. It lacks the smoky aroma of the Spanish p ...

08
Feb
2024

Foodie Love: a romantic series on Arte

A series full of greed As the title suggests, the Spanish Tv series Foodie Love offers a tasty mix of romance and food. Beware, if you've made a good resolution to go on a diet at the beginning of the year, this drama might make you hungry! In Barcelona, two thirty-somethings meet around their c ...

13
Jan
2022

Madrid: monuments and places to see

lip II, the Iberian city was enriched with numerous monuments during the reign of the Habsburgs and then the Bourbons. From this glorious past the Spanish capital has kept an exceptional heritage that requires several days of visit. We propose you below an outline of the attractions of the city. ...

23
Feb
2009

The commedia dell'arte: origins and characters

about science. He is a satire of the pedantic scholars of the 17th century. - the Capitan is a blustering, boastful, and conceited soldier. Often of Spanish origin, he wears a uniform (a multi-colored striped suit with gold buttons, a feathered hat and a large sword) - the zannis or valets, decei ...

23
Feb
2011

Machu Picchu: the famous Inca citadel

lear what the function of this famous site was. Fortress, sacred city or simple agricultural city? The mystery remains. For several centuries, the Spanish conquistadores based in Cuzco ignored the existence of this site. It was not until 1911 that Machu picchu was rediscovered by archaeologist Hi ...

30
Nov
2011

Unusual: the fashion for dog clothes

w raincoat when it rains and a quilted coat when it starts to get cold outside, you should know that you can now offer your pooch branded clothing. Spanish brand Zara has launched a line of canine clothing for winter 2021 that's specifically designed to protect pets from the cold. These tailor ...

23
Dec
2021

Surprise your friends with these 10 Original Hams

a Ham, an ancient Chinese specialty Famous throughout China, Jinhua Ham has been around for over 1000 years. It is made using a process similar to Spanish hams, from a breed of pig unique to the Jinhua region: the black and white pig. The hind legs of the animal are salted several times for a mo ...

24
May
2022

Language level: what do the acronyms A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 mean?

ge level in school or professional settings throughout Europe. The A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 acronyms can notably be used to present your level in Spanish, English or Chinese clearly and objectively on your CV if you are applying for a job in France or in another European country. This system ...

27
Jan
2023

Canfranc Estación: a luxury hotel in a former train station in Spain.

One of the largest railway stations in Europe. The old Canfranc station is located on the Franco-Spanish border in the Aragonese Pyrenees. This place, situated about a hundred kilometers south of Pau, is definitely worth a visit for its extraordinary history. This imposing building perched at an a ...

10
July
2023

International Coffee Day: 5 ways to drink coffee around the world

in, a well-established tradition dictates that after dessert, a coffee with alcohol called carajillo is served. If you are invited to lunch or dinner at a Spanish household, it is very likely that you will be served this short coffee with a drop of brandy, rum, or spirits. However, it should be not ...

29
Sep
2023

Lost River: 5 Good Reasons to Watch the TF1 Series

n is reopened to try to find Lucie, another teenager who was abducted at the same time as her. This crime drama, which is an adaptation of a successful Spanish series, is one of the most anticipated TV series of early 2024. For the casting. The new TF1 series boasts a strong performance. The cast, ...

09
Jan
2024

The Backpacker's Guide

te routard.com. In 2005, Le Routard became multilingual by offering practical conversation guides for travelers in pocket format in German, English, Spanish, Italian, but also in Chinese, Croatian, Arabic, Greek, Portuguese and Russian. It has also developed hundreds of derivative products on whic ...

30
Mar
2007

The New Orleans Carnival: origins and festivities

Louisiana was acquired by the United States in 1803. Even then, there were dances and other festivities to celebrate Mardi Gras. Once suppressed by Spanish governors, Mardi Gras celebrations were reintroduced in 1823 and legalized four years later. The tradition of a Mardi Gras night parade was ...

09
Feb
2009

What are the different Christmas traditions in Europe?

January 6. These are the Kings of the Magi (Les Reyes Magos) who place presents in their shoes. On the evening of January 5, before going to bed, Spanish children leave a pair of shoes next to the window to receive gifts, a bucket of water for the camels and food for the Three Wise Men. The b ...

03
Dec
2009

Entrevaux: one of the most beautiful villages in France in Haute Provence.

ached to the kingdom of France at the end of the 15th century. During the Italian wars between Francis I and Charles V, the city revolted against its Spanish governor and gave itself to the king of France. In 1541, Francis I declared Entrevaux a "Royal City", directly dependent on the king and exem ...

11
Aug
2010

Visit Antibes: must-see sites to discover.

ment, the Château des Grimaldi (15th and 16th centuries) houses the famous Picasso Museum. It was in 1946 that the curator of the castle proposed to the Spanish artist to settle there. Picasso only worked there for 3 months but he left the city with a hundred paintings, drawings and ceramics that n ...

20
July
2011

MuseumWeek: Museum Week on Twitter

m Week on Twitter, or MuseumWeek, is scheduled from June 3 to June 9, 2024, initiated by Twitter France and 12 French museums. However, many British, Spanish, or Italian museums have also been charmed by this project and have decided to join in. For one week, internet users will be able to interact ...

25
Mar
2014

Tourism: 5 Things to Know About the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival

ut can't make it there, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is an excellent alternative. It's right in the heart of the Canary Islands where the most Brazilian of Spanish carnivals takes place. This colorful and sunny event is so similar to the Rio Carnival that the two have been twinned! The party there is ext ...

07
Feb
2018

The little train of Artouste: embark on a dizzying journey in the Pyrenees

ope is not in the Alps but in the Pyrenees! It criss-crosses the mountains in the Bearn region, in the heart of the Ossau Valley, not far from the Spanish border. This tourist train called petit train d'Artouste passes on the mountainside at nearly 2000m altitude on the highest track in Europe ...

08
July
2021

Tourism: 5 trendy destinations in 2022 according to TripAdvisor

nced by the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands which tops this top 5. This dreamy island is located in the Mediterranean, southeast of the Spanish coast. A perfect destination for Beach lovers, this island also offers other landscapes for all tastes: spectacular mountains, fishing Vill ...

01
Feb
2022