Erik Ladner

El pueblo perfecto para celebrar Halloween es el único excomulgado de España: tiene un castillo maldito y es conocido por ser refugio de brujas Este pueblo realmente es único en España y pasar el día de Halloween allí es la mejor (o la peor) idea que se puede tener.

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“La vida es un carnaval": la desoladora historia de uno de los éxitos que inmortalizó a Celia Cruz - BBC News Mundo La interpretación magistral de Celia Cruz convirtió la creación del compositor Víctor Daniel en un “himno vivificante para el público” que no pasa de moda.

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The newly discovered desert city that's rewriting the history of the Americas The discovery of Peñico in Peru's Supe Valley is reshaping our understanding of the Caral civilisation – a peaceful society that survived climate catastrophe 4,000 years ago.

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El Granada de Lorca, la ciudad 'del misterio, la sangre, la muerte, el cielo y la vida' Un paseo por los lugares donde Lorca encontró su lenguaje, su tristeza y su erotismo.

A wonderful article relating Lorca’s poetry to locations in Granada. I’m planning to use this as a guide on my next trip to Granada.

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Spain blocks more than 65,000 Airbnb holiday rental listings Spain has ordered Airbnb to withdraw more than 65,000 listings for holiday rentals that violated existing rules from its platform as part of a general crackdown on a business blamed for contributing to the housing crisis in the country.

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Sí, hay que salvar la hostelería Acercarse al bar durante el apagón fue una respuesta normal: había cerveza, por supuesto, pero también compañía e información

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Spain and Portugal hit by major power outage, halting trains and flights and wiping out traffic lights | CNN A massive power outage has knocked out electricity across huge parts of Spain and Portugal, shutting off traffic lights and causing chaos at airports, train stations and on the roads.

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Madrid’s Best Hidden Neighborhoods for Tapas From tucked-away courtyards to historic taverns, these lesser-known spots reveal the heart of the city.

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De dónde procede el capirote, el llamativo gorro que llevan los penitentes en la Semana Santa española - BBC News Mundo Esta especie de sombrero, hecho de cartón o plástico, tiene su origen en la Inquisición española. Luego, se incorporó a las celebraciones de la Semana Santa.

Each time I teach my Spain Today course I need to explain this information when discussing Semana Santa.

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Trump Admin Broadens Scope of Student Visa Terminations Immigration officials are rapidly revoking hundreds of student visas. Administrators are struggling to keep up and advise their students, some of whom have fled the country.

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El nuevo Museo del Cine se ubicará en el antiguo edificio del NO-DO El inmueble, sede del Noticiario Cinematográfico Español hasta 1942, contará con un espacio dedicado a la historia del edificio y un archivo patrimonial de cerca de 70.000 negativos

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La primera manifestación estatal por la vivienda digna recorre hoy las calles de 40 ciudades

La primera manifestación estatal por la vivienda digna recorre hoy las calles de 40 ciudades http://dozz.es/wjjih1

La próxima novela de Javier Cercas viene en agosto. www.lavanguardia.com/cultura/2025...

‘I didn’t feel comfortable there anymore’: Why this American couple say relocating to Spain was like ‘leaving a bad relationship’ | CNN They quit the United States for Spain in 2022, and Laura Hamlin and her husband Allan Amer, who were based in Florida at the time, describe the experience as like leaving a “bad relationship.”

Some of the interesting pros and cons of being an expat in Spain.

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La mejor calle para tapear de España: tiene 200 metros y 80 bares Imposible no salir bien comido y bebido.

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YouTube video by Absolute Wasak Every Seamless Crystal Beer Ad Break in Star Wars Chile Trilogy

When Star Wars was released on TV in Chile IN 2003, rather than interrupt the films for commercials, advertising was woven into the film seamlessly, resulting in this humorous series of ads for Cerveza Cristal

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18 Beautiful Greek Islands for Every Kind of Traveler Greek getaways made easy.

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What Can Granada’s Bid to Become the European Capital of Culture Mean for Tourism and Travelers in the Coming Years? - Travel And Tour World Discover how Granada is positioning itself as a top destination for cultural tourism, aiming to become the European Capital of Culture by 2031 and drawing millions of visitors annually.

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Spain's booming economy brings cold comfort for some Many Spaniards struggling to put a roof over their heads feel they aren't reaping the benefits of Europe's fastest-growing economy.

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Andalucía, the Basque Country and Valencia are the regions in Spain most exposed to possible Trump tariffs | Sur in English Olive oil exports and electrical transformers are among the many products that could be affected by the imposition of trade tariffs by the president of the United States

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The Portuguese Camino de Santiago - a 2025 guide - STINGY NOMADS Portuguese Camino de Santiago - a detailed guide. Where does the Camino start? Different route options. The cost of walking

Several years ago I hiked 2 weeks of the Camino Francés from León to Santiago de Compostela. Someday I hope to hike the Camino Portugués. Lots of good info and links in this article.

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La ruta de senderismo más curiosa de España rodea una preciosa ciudad de España y sigue el curso del Tajo Si quieres hacer una excursión en familia cerca de Madrid, esta es la ruta que estás buscando: corta, fácil, y llena de historia.

I have been to Toledo (Spain) several times, but I never heard about this hiking route. Definitely something to do next time I go.

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El vino más vendido en los bares de Madrid es un Ribera del Duero de 12 euros reconocido entre los mejores del mundo Este vino, con una larga tradición a sus espaldas, es el compañero perfecto para salir con tus amigos a tomar algo por la bulliciosa Madrid.

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Onda de calor no Brasil: o fenômeno por trás das altas temperaturas - e sensação térmica pode chegar mesmo a 70ºC? - BBC News Brasil Num alerta publicado em seu site, o Climatempo prevê que a onda de calor vai se expandir para as regiões Sudeste e Nordeste do Brasil, além de se prolongar no Sul por mais alguns dias.

The title is a little sensationalist, but large parts of Brazil are in a heat wave with temperatures over 40°C(104°F) and humidity reaching 80%. Heat indexes over 50°C. Yikes!

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Los aranceles al acero y al aluminio, un golpe a las economías de Canadá y México y al tratado de libre comercio La imposición de un gravamen del 25% hace tambalear el T-MEC y perjudica a Brasil, la principal potencia económica de Latinoamérica

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YouTube video by Sesame Street Sesame Street: ABCs En Español (with Gina Rodriguez)

A fun way to practice the Spanish alphabet. Yes, it’s geared toward kids, but the song is catchy and easy to remember for kids and adults.

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In an Insecure World, Americans Should Look South Latin America is ripe for reassessment, Eric Farnsworth writes in a guest commentary.

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How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country.

An interesting article!
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