Trash city: Why Madrid needs to take a stand against plastic
British journalist Charles Graham-Dixon looks at the ingrained use of this so-called ‘wonder’ material in the Spanish capital, from the supermarket to the local ‘frutería’
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Why an American photographer is fighting for Madrid’s Romani community
Shocked by the level of racism against Gypsies in Spain, Michael Damanti has made it his mission to show that they are not “criminals” but people with names, stories and families
Eco-friendly Barcelona: Trend or truth?
This week on our Trans-Iberian blog, May Ponzo explores the Gràcia neighborhood to see whether locals are genuinely environmentally conscious, or whether new habits are just an extension of a health fad
Why I’m joining the climate protests, and you should too
James Bryce, a Briton living in Spain, may not be an environmental “saint” but regular folks like him still can and must do their part to pressure governments into taking urgent action, he argues
Why staying healthy in Barcelona is much easier than you think
Newcomer May Ponzo has been pleasantly surprised to find that there is a booming fitness and health culture in the Catalan capital, with Pilates studios and vegan options on nearly every corner
Could this be the last original craftsman of the Toledo sword?
For centuries, blacksmiths have been making the special blade but today the art has all but disappeared, and only a few remaining artisans, such as Mariano Zamorano, are keeping the tradition alive
How to use English to sound more Spanish
What may have started as a tongue-in-cheek joke among Spaniards has now infected the language: Anglicisms are everywhere. ¡Me da el feeling que va a ser todo muy crazy, bro!
The cycling paradise I found in Madrid
Since moving to Spain, British journalist Charles Graham-Dixon has been pleasantly surprised by the region’s routes, which are frequented by amateurs and professionals alike
How an American’s love story captivated a small Spanish village
Hilary left behind her life in the US to be with her partner to Souto de Mogos, a town with just 20 people, which has supported her through great tragedy
Why I’m glad I left London for Madrid
British journalist Charles Graham-Dixon says the sense of community, vibrant cafe culture and feeling of safety are what make the Spanish capital so special