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Paella in Valencia
While I was studying abroad, a group of six of us took a trip to Valencia to visit the birthplace of paella. We had talked about doing it...
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Apr 192 min read


Calçots, Gloves, and a Hike Above Barcelona
One of my favorite memories from studying abroad in Barcelona was a hike organized by my program, CIEE. We walked up into the hills just...
oliviampollack
Apr 192 min read


Jamón Ibérico: Farm Tour
When my family visited me in Spain over Easter, we spent a few days traveling around the south, and one of the stops that stood out was a...
oliviampollack
Apr 192 min read


Patatas Bravas: Spanish Comfort
One of the first things I ate when I arrived in Barcelona was patatas bravas . I had just gotten to my apartment in El Maresme and walked...
oliviampollack
Apr 191 min read


Pan con tomate: The Dish That Made Me Rethink Tomatoes
Pan con tomate is a Catalan essential—just bread, tomato, olive oil, garlic, and salt. It’s served everywhere in Barcelona: at breakfast,...
oliviampollack
Apr 161 min read


Barcelona's Cuisine: Explore Recipes from My Study Abroad
Studying abroad is one of those experiences that completely opens you up to a new way of seeing the world—and one of the best ways I...
oliviampollack
Apr 92 min read
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