Free Spanish Courses

I remember it like it was just yesterday. My parents who had always loved Spain, rather spontaneously decided that we would spend our next Christmas in Barcelona. Now, this was in October, which didn’t give a lot of time to prepare! Luckily we had found a great deal that would allow us to fly to Europe. Travel was cheaper back then, and the dollar was stronger! Anyhow, for those who dont know, Barcelona is a beautiful city on the coast in Spain. It is in the area of Catalonia, which has a rich history and some would say even partially independent from Spain. There is a lot of tradition there, even to the point of having their own language, which you will see and hear scattered about if you visit. Barcelona is famous for its seafood, being a coastal city. Make sure to eat as much as you can, often choosing the ‘chef’s special’ by going for the menu del dia. The menu del dia is a great way to get a taste of the local flavor and a fresh dish made with whatever is good that day. It usually includes a few courses and also has the option of coming with wine. Now who doesn’t like wine? The main street in Barcelona is La Rambla, which travels through the heart of it and has many alleys leading to great hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Contrary to what is often believed, Europe doesn’t have to be expensive and Barcelona is in fact a lot cheaper than many European cities (but no less beautiful). Make sure to practice your Spanish while you are there!