Kelly is owner and head tutor at Adventures in Spanish. She has been creating and delivering fun and engaging Spanish lessons for learners of all ages and abilities since she returned to the UK in 2014 following an epic 20-year Adventure in South America. Check out how our Spanish courses can support you or the young learner in your life along your Spanish-learning journey here; www.adventuresinspanish.co.uk
If you’re planning a trip to Spain in October, you might stumble upon Día de la Hispanidad, the country’s national day—and it’s worth knowing what to expect, from parades and patriotism to possible travel hiccups (and maybe even a chance to eat your weight in tapas).
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How Do You Say Spooky in Spanish? Halloween might be all about costumes, pumpkins, and spooky fun, but in the Spanish-speaking world, the end of October also brings the colourful and deeply meaningful Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Both celebrations offer the perfect excuse to sprinkle in some new Spanish vocabulary – because let’s face it, learning a language is much more fun when it connects to real life, whether that’s cooking tapas in Málaga or handing out sweets to mini vampires on your doorstep.
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When you travel, learning even a little Spanish can turn strangers into friends faster than you can say paella. In fact, something as simple as joining a Spanish cooking class in Málaga can open the door to conversations, shared laughter, and friendships that last far longer than your holiday tan.
Read More »Can Fiesta Spanish Help You Make New Friends While You Travel?
If you really want to experience the heart of a Spanish festival, don’t just watch the parades—eat them. Festivals in Spain aren’t just about music, dancing, and fireworks; they’re also a rolling feast, with every plaza and side street transformed into an open-air dining room. And here’s the good news: you don’t need to sit down at a fancy restaurant to tuck into something delicious. Grab a paper plate, brush up on your foodie Spanish, and you’re ready to go.
Read More »Street Food Spanish: How Do You Eat Your Way Through Local Festivals?
Latin American Independence Day celebrations aren’t just about flags and parades—they’re about community, history, and food. And just like learning to cook in Málaga, the best way to understand a culture is to dive in, taste it, and join the locals where the magic happens.
Read More »¿How Can You Experience Latin American Independence Day Like a Local?
If you love immersing yourself in local culture, whether that’s learning to cook in Málaga or wandering through centuries-old galleries, a little Spanish goes a long way in museums and cultural sites. The good news? You don’t need to be fluent to make the experience richer—you just need a handful of well-chosen words and phrases.
Read More »¿Cómo Hablar Español en un Museo? Essential Phrases & Tips for Cultural Sites
Why This Cheesy, Doughy Delight Deserves a Spot on Your Must-Try List
When most people think of pizza, their minds go straight to Italy—or maybe New York or Chicago. But there’s another unsung hero of the pizza world quietly winning hearts (and stomachs): Argentinian pizza. With its thick, cheesy crusts, bold toppings, and cultural flair, it’s a culinary experience that any food enthusiast should seek out.
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If you’re the kind of traveller who plans their itinerary around food (guilty!), then you already know that some of the best meals happen far from fancy restaurants — and often off the menu entirely. This is the story of how speaking a little Spanish turned a simple dinner in an Ecuadorian village into one of the most memorable meals of my life.
Read More »Going Beyond the Menu: How Spanish Helped Me Order the Best Meal of My Life
If you’ve recently retired or scaled back your work life, you might be thinking: “Now’s my time to travel.” But what if you could do more than just see new places — what if you could truly connect while you’re there? The good news? This stage of life might be the absolute best time to learn a language. Here’s why.
Read More »3 Reasons Retired Travellers Are the Best Language Learners (Yes, Really)
Learning Spanish for travel? You’re not alone.
More and more adults are skipping the grammar-heavy courses and looking for practical, real-world Spanish that actually helps them connect while abroad. If that sounds like you, here’s a little secret: you don’t need a formal Spanish teacher—you need a friendly guide who speaks Spanish and knows how to help you use it in the wild. Someone who’ll help you feel confident, not corrected. Let me explain…