Walking into Pla de la Seu with my SHIP students always feels like stepping through a doorway in time. The narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter suddenly open up, and there it stands: Barcelona Cathedral, rising with a quiet authority that stops people mid-conversation. As the founder of Spanish Express and a host teacher here…
Las Vegas is ready once again to host one of the most influential gatherings in the education sector. The Education 2.0 Conference Las Vegas, taking place from April 7 to April 9, 2026, at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, brings together global education leaders, edtech innovators, policymakers, researchers, and educators from…
There is a quiet magic at the top of Monte Toro that you don’t expect until you arrive. Rising gently from the land of Menorca, this mountain is not dramatic in height, yet it holds the soul of the whole island. From the summit, you see everything. The coastline, the fields, the shifting light. It…
Every year, when Semana Santa arrives, I feel that something changes, not just in the calendar, but in the rhythm of life itself. As the founder of Spanish Express and host teacher in Barcelona (Dosrius), I don’t just observe these traditions, I live them, and more importantly, I share them. This April, during Easter week,…
Every year, when Easter time arrives in Barcelona, I feel that same quiet excitement building again. As Mónica, host teacher in Barcelona and Menorca and founder of Spanish Express, I have shared this season with so many students who come to stay with me during their Spanish Homestay Immersion Program (SHIP). Barcelona Easter is a…
Barcelona reveals itself in layers, and few places capture that feeling better than Park Güell. This iconic park is not just another attraction. It is where nature, architecture, and imagination meet on a hillside above the city of Barcelona. As you walk through the gardens, climb the stairs, and pause on the terrace, you begin…
When people think of Semana Santa in Spain, they often imagine the huge and dramatic processions of Andalusia, with great crowds, heavy floats, and intense music filling the streets deep into the nights. But Semana Santa processions in Menorca offer something different, and in my opinion, something just as moving. Here on our island, Holy…
Imagine walking through ancient streets in Spain with candlelight and slow drums echoing around you. I am Monica, founder of Spanish Homestay Immersion Program (SHIP) and a host teacher in Menorca and Barcelona, and I have guided many students through Semana Santa in Spain. What makes this guide different is that it comes from real…
In today’s fast-moving world, conversations around war and conflict can feel overwhelming. Many travelers and global citizens are looking for something different stability, connection, and peace. This is where Spain stands out. Spain supports peace globally, and its approach reflects a deeper commitment to diplomacy, international cooperation, and respect for human rights. At Spanish Express,…
Experience the Festes de Sant Joan in Ciutadella, Menorca. A vibrant June celebration of horses, traditions, gastronomy, and island spirit. Introduction: The Spirit of Menorca in Spain’s Balearic Islands in June Every summer solstice, the island of Menorca transforms into the stage for one of Spain’s most iconic celebrations: the Festes de Sant Joan in…
