Text and photos by Ariel Soto — hey, we’re Spain crazy!
I’m addicted to Spain. I’ve been there three times and I still want to go back to explore every single corner of what I consider to be one of the most unique and exciting countries I’ve ever visited. Here are some reasons why Spain is so amazing and why we should all pack our bags to move to the land of sangria and tapas.
1. Pintxos The Northern Basque regions version of the tapa, these two bite snacks cover every surface of the bars at all hours of the day. For the true pintxo experience, you’re supposed to have one or two (they cost about 1 Euro each) with a glass of vinegary sidra, then throw your napkin on the floor and head on to the next bar and repeat.
2. Bachelor Parties Instead of the usual bar hopping, men in Spain dress up in drag and then parade around town taking photos with people, while their friends blow away on whistles. Awesome!
3. The Markets The food markets, especially La Boqueria in Barcelona, are magnificent. Everything is fresh and delicious and reasonably priced.
4. Antonio Gaudi Probably the world’s most quirky and imaginative architect, whose work like the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, is worth going back to see time and time again.
5. Biking Naked While we have Critical Mass, the Spanish do a similar bike outing called “Desnudos frente el trafico” (naked in front of traffic) to promote bike safety and car speed limits in the city.
