
Local Culture of Valencia
Hands-On Learning
This part of the course combines classroom interactions with visits to local sites of interest.
Paella Cooking Course
We collaborated to make our own paella... and learn a bit of cooking in the process.
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Cooking together
We kept ourselves busy before enjoying our meal
We arrived at the restaurant and were introduced to our chef and teacher. Once we received the basic instructions, we distributed tasks: those making the desert and the sangria took their station. Others went to cut vegetables and make the gazpacho. And others, our prof included, went to work the paella.
Madrid and Toledo
We toured around Madrid to see the stages of its growth and its modernity. We also toured Toledo, known as the city of the Three Cultures
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Barcelona
Exploring the Roman walls, The Jewish quarters, Modernism, and amazing views as we explored Barcelona.
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Xátiva, Morella y Sant Mateu
The Valencian community includes a diverse array of landscapes. We explored towns like Xátiva, Morella, and Sant Mateu; whose history complemented our experience in Valencia.
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