Santiago de Compostela: A different Spain

Santiago de Compostela: A different Spain

Santiago de Compostela is widely known as the final stop on an epic journey – the Way of Saint James pilgrimage route, which spans across the entire width of Spain. But Santiago is much more than the final resting place of Saint James; and the surrounding region of...
La Castanyada: Catalunya’s autumn ritual

La Castanyada: Catalunya’s autumn ritual

All Hallow’s Eve is known by many different names around the world: in America, it’s Halloween; in Mexico it the Day of the Dead; and in the Spanish region of Catalunya, it’s La Castanyada. Here, the holiday is rooted in remembering loved ones who have passed away,...