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The days, weeks and months flew by during my placement here in Seville, Spain. Twenty weeks that have brought me a lot of positive things. In this blog, I will look back on my internship here in Seville, what I learned and what the city has given me.

I arrived here on one of the hottest days in summer, August 16^th to be precise. I stayed in an apartment in the district of Los Remedios during my placement, together with two American students. I loved living a little outside of the center because I really got to be amongst th...

Are you going to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Seville? Then you should read the following tips and must-dos for sure! Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Seville definitely has its traditions and specialties, which can be handy to know beforehand.

In most countries there is a big party on New Year’s Eve when the clock strikes twelve. Everyone wishes each other a happy new year, give a kiss and go on the streets to light some firework. In Spain we do this a little bit different, when the clock strikes, we eat grapes! For each stroke of the cl...

We wrote a blog earlier about this, but we would love to update a few things. 

I want to go to Seville but I only speak English
When you don't speak Spanish, we can imagine you think traveling to/in Spain might seem impossible. If you plan on going to Seville in the (near) future, we have some tips for you!

Do the locals speak English in Seville?
When I moved to Spain, I only kne...

Are you planning on going on a weekend trip to Seville? But don’t forget that Sevillanos love their Sundays and that many places will be closed on this day. It is the perfect time for them to visit family and enjoy good food and drinks before the week starts again. But what can you do in Sevilla on Sundays as a tourist? Luckily, many touristic sights are open on Sundays. We made a list for you!

1. Visit the Cathedral
You can’t visit Seville and not go to the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. On Su...

Is it Christmas yet? We can’t wait! Seville is getting ready for the most wonderful time of the year. The streets are being decorated and trees are covered in lights and garlands, which gives the city a magical feeling.

Are you spending Christmas here in the beautiful city of Seville? Christmas here will be probably different than you are used to at home. Seville has beautiful markets and great activities around Christmas that we share with you in this article. Bring your Christmas sweater, gifts for your loved ones and enjoy your sta...

When you eat vegan, Seville might seem like an impossible destination for a city trip. The locals love their montaditos with Jamón Ibérico and every menu seems to be filled with meat and fish. But in the past couple of years, a few vegan spots have opened and more and more restaurants implement vegan (and vegetarian) options in their menu! You can use this blog as a guide for the vegan hotspots in Seville! Not all options are an all-vegan restaurant, some have meat on the menu as well.

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In the beautiful old monastery ‘La Cartuja’, close to the expo terrain of ’92, you will find the museum of contemporary art. If you are a lover of art, this museum should be on your list when visiting Seville. A ticket is only 3 euros and don’t forget the museum is closed on Mondays! Check their opening hours and address here! The museum is also perfectly accessible for people with disabilities.

The history of the museum
The contemporary art museum used to be...

Seville is known for its sunny climate and very cold days are rare. But of course, we do have some rain here every now and then, especially between fall and spring. In the summer, the chance for rain is very low. But what do you do on a rainy day here in Seville? You can bring your rain clothes and still visit the highlights of the city with one of our guides, but you can also decide to enjoy yourself indoors. The possibilities are endless! In this blog, we show you our favorites! 

1. Visit a museum
A rainy...

Whether you are coming to Seville with kids or not, definitely take some time to visit the impressive Acuario de Sevilla, located next to the river, close to the well-known Maria Luisa Park where we cycle during our daily bike tours. Dive into the experience of another species during your stay in Seville! They are open every day from 10:00 until 19:00 and tickets can be bought on their website or at the desk but then you pay 1 euro extra per ticket. 

It takes about 1-2 hours to see the whole aquarium. You walk in glass tunnels so...

When you have been in Seville, you have most likely walked through the well-known Maria Luisa park as well as the smaller park next to it: Jardines de Murillo. If you haven’t been in Seville yet, definitely do not skip this place! These gardens are next to the Real Alcazar, the royal palace in Seville and during our daily biketours our guides show you these gardens and tell more about its history.

The Jardines de Murillo are the result of a gift in 1911 from the Huerta del Retiro del Alcázar and are named after the famous baroque pain...