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Travelling to Extremadura: 10 words good to know

Travelling to Extremadura: 10 words good to know

by Irene Corchado Resmella | Oct 28, 2016 | CULTURE & TRADITIONS

Planning a trip to Extremadura? Then start brushing up on your hard-earned Spanish before packing your bags. It’s not a region where you can get by easily with English only, after all. To help you a little bit with vocabulary, I’m sharing 10 words for you...
Did you know…? Extremadura in figures

Did you know…? Extremadura in figures

by Irene Corchado Resmella | Jul 19, 2016 | Other stuff

Did you know that Extremadura’s wine making area is the second biggest in Spain? I’m quite sure this fact comes as a surprise, doesn’t it? Today’s article is an informative and visual overview of Extremadura using figures. What’s the...
Jerez de los Caballeros, following the steps of the Knights Templar in Extremadura

Jerez de los Caballeros, following the steps of the Knights Templar in Extremadura

by Irene Corchado Resmella | Jul 11, 2016 | Badajoz – southwest

Jerez de los Caballeros is one of Extremadura’s white villages, its whitewashed houses with red roof tiles spreading across an Arab fortress. It’s also an unmissable stop in the Route of the Iberian Ham; and ham is always a good reason to visit Extremadura, don’t you...
Fregenal de la Sierra, or the bullring inside a Templar castle

Fregenal de la Sierra, or the bullring inside a Templar castle

by Irene Corchado Resmella | Jun 11, 2016 | Badajoz – southwest, Castles

For a small town of just 5,000 people, Fregenal makes quite a good tourist destination for a day visit. Expect a charming main square, several churches, a convent with a cluster and tons of houses which have seen better times, but still keep an imposing appearance....
10 things you’ll experience in rural Extremadura

10 things you’ll experience in rural Extremadura

by Irene Corchado Resmella | May 10, 2016 | Other stuff, QUIRKY & ORIGINAL

Extremadura is the go-to destination for Spain lovers searching for a different experience. Are you a first-timer in Spain’s wild west? Then keep reading to discover the 10 things you’ll experience during a trip to rural Extremadura. You’ll be eyed up by locals  ...
5+3 things not to miss in Badajoz

5+3 things not to miss in Badajoz

by Irene Corchado Resmella | Apr 13, 2016 | Badajoz – northwest

As a tourist destination, Badajoz is often overshadowed by more popular Mérida, Cáceres and Trujillo. That said, Extremadura’s biggest city is not to be overlooked. It offers enough local sights and attractions to keep you busy for a weekend. DISCLOSURE This article...
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My name is Irene Corchado Resmella and I'm the person behind Piggy Traveller. From Extremadura but living in Edinburgh. An independent Spanish sworn translator and content writer. Serial expat, frequent traveller, Russophile.
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