Culture
Carnival in Spain
Although the date is flexible, Carnival in Spain is usually in February. Carnival in Spain is a time of celebration and merrymaking just before the start of the Catholic season of Lent. You can enjoy… leer más
The Three Wise Men in Spain
In Spain, it’s not Santa Claus that brings the gifts; those come from the Three Wise Men on the 6th of January. Unlike the UK, for Spanish people, Christmas kicks off on the 25th of… leer más
The importance of culture in customer service
Interview with Mark Flower Mark Flower worked in a multilingual and multicultural environment in the customer service quality department for the online hotel reservations company Booking.com for over 13 years. From Gibraltar, he lives and… leer más
The origin of ferias in Spain
It’s hot in Spain, so I want to talk about some lighter stuff. Today I’ll tell you about the history of ferias in Spain. Besides one-day traditions like the night of San Juan, Spain is… leer más
The Night of San Juan in Spain
Although summer officially starts on 21 June, The Night of San Juan in Spain falls on 23 June. The night of San Juan in Spain celebrates the summer solstice. San Juan (Saint John) also has… leer más
Machine translation and recipes
Most Europeans have a soft spot for Scotland. It’s understandable with its breathtaking cliffs, castles that tell tales of bygone times and the irresistible petrichor, especially after the first shower of the day. Those who… leer más
How to adapt food and drink brand names to other countries
When I was a child, I was a fussy eater. I was the typical kid that would really struggle at dinnertime. I hated pulses with a passion and would take hours to eat them. Nowadays,… leer más
What makes a good translation?
Speaking a language doesn’t make you a translator I’m sure you have heard a translator say that knowing a language doesn’t make you a translator. Today I’ll explain to you, with a recent example, why… leer más