Why 2025 is the perfect time to take a Gap Year
While some people may still view a gap year as simply hitting pause on traditional education or work, nowadays it’s evolved into something much more profound. It can be about purposeful growth, immersing yourself in new experiences, and cultivating skills that will shape your future. What better way to integrate into a new culture, gain […]
New Year´s Eve & The Three Kings´ celebrations in Spain
In Spain, Christmas is just the beginning of the festive season and it’s far from the only important celebration. For many Valencians and Spaniards, the real highlight of the holidays comes after Christmas, with Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve) and El Día de Los Reyes (Three Kings´ day) a treasured tradition that holds even greater significance […]
All about the Christmas Lights Switch-on in Valencia!
Every December, the streets of Valencia come alive with dazzling displays of Christmas lights, marking the official start of the city’s festive season. This year, the lights will be brighter and more beautiful than ever and the anticipation really is greater than ever. Valencia´s Christmas lights switch-on ceremony, known as El Encendido de las Luces […]
Exploring Requena: Valencia’s hidden gem
Surprisingly underappreciated and overlooked by tourists, Requena is a town filled with famous wineries, historic sites and beautiful streets. It’s natural beauty and gastronomic delights makes it easy to fall in love with and most would say its one of Spain’s hidden gems. This blog will explore the history and culture of Requena and […]
Celebrating San Vicente Martir: A Festive Day in Valencia
Introduction: Valencia, a city steeped in history and tradition, commemorates a special day on the 22nd of January in honor of its patron saint, San Vicente Martir. This festive occasion is marked by a series of events that pay homage to the life and contributions of this revered figure. Who is San Vicente Martir? San […]
The 3 best towns to visit from Valencia!
As we enter 2024 we’re sure that most of you are already planning your trips and getaways in the summer sun, right? People often forget that traveling during the winter is just as inviting and sometimes less of a hassle to organize and plan. Winter travel can offer big benefits such as fewer crowds and lower […]
El Día de Los Reyes: A day full of magic
El Día de Los Reyes: What is it? El Día de Los Reyes, known as Three Kings’ Day in English, is a vibrant and unique celebration in Spain and many Latin American countries and communities around the world. It takes place on January 6th and is of even greater importance than Christmas Day! This […]
5 things that we love about winter in Valencia!
If you haven’t had the chance to fall in love with Valencia during the wintertime, you’re about to very soon… Here are 5 things that we love and appreciate about Valencia during the winter: 1. Oranges That’s right! You didn’t read that wrong.. maybe it’s not the first thing you were thinking we’d mention but […]
