What is Botellón?
February 9, 2010
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Spaniards don’t start drinking until later in the evening. It is not abnormal to go to a discotheque at 4 am. They also stay out much later. On the weekends, Spaniards can stay out as late as 7am! Many people opt to botellón before they go out to the bars. Groups of friends will get [...]
Is it Hard to Meet Spaniards?
February 1, 2010
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First let’s take a look at the main characteristics of Spaniards. Spaniards are great people. They are very happy and always eager to get out and experience life. Having the opportunity to learn about their culture, their customs, and their city is priceless. At first, it’s kind of hard to meet locals just because of [...]
EME Hotel in Sevilla
February 1, 2010
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Sevilla has some great hotels to offer. There are 3 or 4 that we recommend, but there is one that stands above the rest in our eyes, and that is EME Hotel. It is located on Calle Alemanes 27. EME Hotel has been built inside seven old Sevillan homes, which were initially owned by a [...]
A Good Place to Eat After Midnight: Tijuana!
February 1, 2010
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Sevilla has probably some of the best tapa bars on earth, but they all close right around midnight. This is a shame when you are heading back from the bars and clubs and you can’t taste that yummy burger with double cheese and bacon. However, not to worry, there is a place in Los Remedios, [...]
The Heartbeat of Spain: Sevilla
January 7, 2010
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After discovering the heart and soul of Sevilla during our time spent studying here as students several years ago, we made it our mission to give others the same opportunity to experience all that this city has to offer. Of course we spent time traveling across the country, exploring other cities throughout Spain, which is [...]
Lagos and DiscoverSevilla: It’s Just One Thing
January 7, 2010
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It´s funny how sometimes we don´t realize the true beauty of a destination until we are asked why we have chosen this destination, or why we return year after year. Once an unforgettable place is discovered, it must be shared, don´t you agree? Lagos is a truly beautiful place located in Southern Portugal. It didn´t [...]
The Founding of DiscoverSevilla
January 4, 2010
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I loved Sevilla from the moment I arrived. Everything about the city, from the party scene to the architecture to the people, immediately made me feel like this was going to be a great experience. My semester in Sevilla changed the way I saw and related to the world. As time progressed, I got to [...]






