150 E 58th St Fl 30 New York, NY 10155 (212) 355-4080 Best visa interview experience ever! 40mins from when I walked into the Consulate to when I got my passport back. Strongly recommended for anyone who needs a visa to go to Europe, a much easier process than applying for a visa at the Italy/French Consulate in New York City. I got there at 8:45, was called at 8:50 to be interviewed, and was called again when the visa was ready. Walked out with a …

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Spain is magical on its own and if you’ve never been to Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia or any of the smaller cities, you are missing out. Not only does Spain have some of the friendliest people you’ll meet – it also has the relaxed and romantic atmosphere as you walk through the centuries-old streets. We’ve asked the locals of Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Granada, Sevilla and Bilbao to share their favorite romantic neighbourhood and place of the city …

In this guide we may refer to locations as landside and airside . Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. If you are an economy class traveller, you can enter these lounges at Madrid Barajas airport either by purchasing a lounge pass or through a membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more …

Spain is one of the oldest countries in Europe located on the beautiful Iberian Peninsula. Spain is also one of the most populous countries in Europe with around 46 million people. Spain is a country with a low and flat coastal plain around its vast coastline surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The interior of Spain is a rugged mix of hilly regions and tall mountain ranges. Spain is also a very urbanized county, with almost …

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If you re headed off for vacation. Some of the best vacation spots are located a bit off the main tourist route. The ancient city of Cadiz in southern Spain is one such hidden jewel. Travellers to Spain head mainly for popular destinations like Barcelona, Seville, Cordoba and Grenada. These are all wonderful places but Cadiz is outstanding when it comes to getting a flavour of regular, daily life of Spain. The tourists in this city are almost all …

I don t like to generalise when it comes to men (actually that s a lie, I love it). So in that spirit, here are a list of the typical men I have met while dating in Spain. I ll show you who they are, where to find them and the pros and cons of dating each rare and marvellous breed. The Pijo Pijos (Posh guys) stroll into the bar in their not so subtle Ralph Lauren polo shirt and designer jeans. Their hair quaffed into a perfect George Michael circa …

HISTORY OF THE MINES OF SPAIN AREA The earliest known inhabitants of the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area during historical times were the Mesquakie. Their village was located at the mouth of Catfish Creek, just south of where the Julien Dubuque Monument now stands. From this site, the Mesquakie carried on a fur trade with French voyagers. They also worked the lead mines for many decades dating back to before the Revolutionary War. There is also …

While its sister islands dove headfirst into package holidays and nightclub tourism in the Seventies and Eighties, Menorca resisted – and how that has paid off. Today, it’s an unspoilt Mediterranean haven. Anyone on the hunt for Michelin‑starred restaurants, celebrity spotting and fast cars will be duly disappointed but, for the increasing number of buyers searching for something distinct and different, the laid-back lifestyle of Menorca is gaining …

Having packed my bags and moved out to Spain last summer, never would I have imagined that I’d fall in love so madly and so deeply. The object of my affection? Not the Spanish chicas I’m afraid, but rather a small provincial city in Extremadura. It’s name? Cáceres. A UNESCO town of historical and cultural significance that rises out from the stark dusty plains of the region like something out of Star Wars. It’s here I’ve had the pleasure of living …

Journalists walk along the new Caminito del Rey, “The King s Little Pathway, ” in El Chorro-Alora, near Málaga in southern Spain, March 15, 2015. It was closed in 2001 after five people died. A new walkway has been built over the old one and will open to the public on March 28, 2015. Photo: Reuters Fifteen years after several hikers fell to their deaths, Spain’s El Caminito del Rey footpath is scheduled to reopen this month. The pathway, dubbed one …

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The Spanish people really know how to enjoy life, and you can’t help but to absorb and project this mantra yourself through every pore when visiting Spain. This is a country that practically pulsates with passion, excitement and a zest for life. The Spanish are immensely proud of their history and their culture and it’s not hard to see why. Relish the traditional architecture, the colorful street art, thin streets lined with beautiful flowers, sun …

With neither major party able to secure a majority of seats in the national legislature and the two parties unable to agree on a coalition government, for the last 10 months Spain has had a do-nothing caretaker government for the first time in its history. While basic government services continue, no new legislation is being proposed, foreign policy is stuck in place, and many infrastructure and other government projects are frozen. In contrast to …