Anna Groeling

When I stepped into the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, I stepped straight into the heart of the city. Córdoba is located in Southern Spain and is about three hours by bus from my city of Granada. My bus had taken me farther into […]

Bullfighting is a controversial tradition. For some, it’s seen as a respected art form that’s integral to Spanish culture. Conservative newspapers such as La Razón even have a section dedicated to the practice, where bullfighting is covered under culture rather than […]

In October I visited one of Spain’s quirkiest cities. My parents were in Spain for the week and together we decided to visit Barcelona, a city that’s known for its architecture. The Antoni Gaudí buildings aren’t trying to hide from […]

What is “the black stuff”? Well, the Guinness Storehouse has 7 floors dedicated to answering this question. There’s no wonder as to why it’s Dublin’s most popular tourist destination (and it’s not just because of the free pint). After admiring […]

This is the third part of the Chechaouen series. Scroll below for travel photographs and more information about the Moroccan city, or click here to read the part 1 article and here to see the part 2 photo series.

¿Pincha? I could only assume that meant ‘pinch?’ as the two security guards tapped their arms and repeated the question. I anticipated having problems with airport security, as anyone who travels with medical supplies would. I knew how to say […]

“Remember, this isn’t Disney,” said our tour guide as we stepped off the bus. We had just arrived at The Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s world famous treasures. From our guide, I had gathered several facts about the destination: […]

Siestas? I didn’t realize that they were a real thing until I moved to Spain. Siestas are still an important aspect of Spanish life, even though fast-paced consumerism has been pushing Spain away from this cultural custom. In Granada, the […]