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Spanish Soul Food

Since World War II, beans and pulses have slowly but surely fallen out of favor in many western countries, whilst in Spain they have remained very popular, and are still served regularly in homes and restaurants. They frequently appear amongst the options of

Julian MoseleySpain

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Since World War II, beans and pulses have slowly but surely fallen out of favor in many western countries, whilst in Spain they have remained very popular, and are still served regularly in homes and restaurants. They frequently appear amongst the options of

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Parisian Street Furniture: Part Deux — Passports Tour Director lecture

Julian MoseleyFrance

Parisian Street Furniture: Part Deux

Parisian streets are teeming with interesting and often quite beautiful objects that today we would call “street furniture”, and yet many visitors know little about them, or may not even notice them. I can guarantee that this lecture will open your eyes to things you’ve either never noticed before, or had noticed but had no idea what they were. You’ll never see Paris in the same light again!

Parisian Street Furniture — Passports Tour Director lecture

Julian MoseleyFranceHistory

Parisian Street Furniture

Parisian streets are teeming with interesting and beautiful objects that today we would call “street furniture”, and yet many visitors know little about them, or may not even notice them. This lecture will open your eyes to things you’ve either never noticed before, or had noticed but had no idea what they were. You’ll never see Paris in the same light again!

Spanish Tortilla Cooking Lesson — Passports Tour Director lecture

Julian MoseleySpain

Spanish Tortilla Cooking Lesson

Learn Spanish with Julian - inside his kitchen - while he demonstrates the proper technique for Spanish Tortilla making! The Spanish Omelette or Tortilla Española is a traditional and popular dish in Spain. One of the pillars of Spanish cuisine and an essential element of tapas culture, it is a thick disk-shaped omelette made with eggs and potatoes, often including onion and sometimes other ingredients such as red peppers or chorizo sausage. It's usually served at room temperature as a tapa, as a snack, or in a bocadillo (a baguette sandwich). No tapas bar, café or cafetería in Spain can be without a Tortilla sitting on the bar, ready to be sliced into wedges and served as a tapa, pincho or raciòn. ¿Vamos a ver como se prepara?

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Tours that visit Spain

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Bilbao

Spain · Switzerland · Austria · …

Barcelona to Bavaria

Barcelona · Lucerne · Innsbruck · Munich

Paris Cafe

France · Spain

Café Olé

Paris · Biarritz · Burgos · Madrid

Avila

Cities of Castile

Madrid · Toledo · Salamanca · Segovia

Language-immersion

Monument to the Discoveries

Portugal · Spain

Iberian Cultures

Lisbon · Algarve Coast · Seville · Madrid

Language-immersion

Classroom material

Free lesson plans about Spain

SpainHistoryGrade 11-12

Age of Discovery: Spain: Columbus First Voyage of 1492

Through the investigation of primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain the details of Columbus' First Voyage to the New World, why he undertook the challenge of sailing west to r…

SpainEnglish / Language ArtsGrade 9-12

Ballad of the Spanish Civil Guard: An Analysis

In this lesson, students will interpret an English version of Federico García Lorca's Ballad of the Spanish Civil Guard, critique the work using a list of guided questions, and analyze how it serves as a social commentary for both th…

MexicoSpanishGrade 11-12

Borders: Countries and Cultures (A Photo Essay)

In this lesson, students will compare and contrast the format, components and purpose of the photo essays "On the Border" by Alan Taylor and "Marisol: The American Dream" by Janet Jarman, defining what a photo essay is based on their observ…

MexicoEnglish / Language ArtsGrade 9-12

Borders: Countries and Cultures (A Photo Essay)

In this lesson, students will compare and contrast the format, components and purpose of the photo essays "On the Border" by Alan Taylor and "Marisol: The American Dream" by Janet Jarman, defining what a photo essay is based on their observ…

FranceHistoryGrade 11-12

Frankish Gaul (486-987): The Battle of Tours 732 CE

Through an in-depth analysis of various primary and secondary sources including excerpts from contemporary accounts on both sides of the conflict, students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain the importance of th…

SpainhistoryGrade 11-12

Hannibal Barca of Carthage: Sworn Enemy of Rome

Through the investigation of primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain the story of Hannibal Barca of Carthage, how he was able to outwit and out maneuver the Roman army time and…

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Destination guides for Spain

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Gaudí's Sagrada Família spires rising above the rooftops of Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona student group travel for teachers: Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter, and Catalan culture on teacher-led high school group trips and educational tours.

The Gothic spires of Burgos Cathedral rising above the old town in Castile, Spain

Burgos, Spain

Burgos student group travel for teachers: the Gothic cathedral, the Camino de Santiago, and Castilian history on teacher-led educational tours of Spain.

Mediterranean coastline and whitewashed villages along Spain's Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol, Spain

Costa del Sol student group travel for teachers: Malaga, Marbella, Nerja, Ronda. Mediterranean beaches and Moorish history on an educational tour of Andalusia.

Atlantic lighthouse on the rocky coast near Cádiz, on the southern tip of Andalusia, Spain

Cádiz, Spain

Cádiz student group travel for teachers: the oldest city in Western Europe, the Atlantic seafront, and Andalusian history on teacher-led educational tours.

Wide Mediterranean beach and paseo marítimo at Fuengirola on Spain's Costa del Sol

Fuengirola, Spain

Fuengirola student group travel guide for teachers: Costa del Sol beaches, Sohail Castle, and Mijas — educational tours and teacher-led high school trips.

The Alhambra palace walls with the Sierra Nevada mountains rising behind Granada

Granada, Spain

Granada student group travel for teachers: the Alhambra, Albaicín, and Andalusian tapas on teacher-led high school group trips and educational tours.

Madrid skyline at sunset over the Plaza Mayor and the Spanish capital's old town

Madrid, Spain

Madrid student group travel for teachers: the Prado, the Royal Palace, and Spanish capital walks on teacher-led educational tours and high school group trips.

The Templar castle of Peñíscola rising on a rocky peninsula above the Mediterranean Sea in Spain

Peñíscola, Spain

Peñíscola student group travel for teachers: the Templar castle on its Mediterranean peninsula and the Valencian coast on teacher-led educational tours.

The honey-colored sandstone arcades of Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Spain, glowing at sunset

Salamanca, Spain

Salamanca student group travel for teachers: the golden sandstone university, Plaza Mayor, and Spanish-language curriculum on teacher-led educational tours.

The Roman aqueduct of Segovia spanning the central plaza in Castile, Spain

Segovia, Spain

Segovia student group travel for teachers: the Roman aqueduct, the Alcázar, and a Castilian day trip from Madrid on teacher-led educational tours of Spain.

The semicircular Plaza de España in Seville at sunset, with its bridges over the canal in Andalusia, Spain

Seville, Spain

Seville student group travel for teachers: the cathedral, the Alcázar, flamenco, and Andalusian capital walks on teacher-led educational tours of Spain.

The hilltop medieval old town of Toledo above a bend in the Tagus river gorge in Castile, Spain

Toledo, Spain

Toledo student group travel for teachers: the medieval old town, three-cultures heritage, and El Greco on teacher-led educational tours and student trips.

From our blog

Blog posts about Spain

Small Towns, Big Lessons: Why Teachers Should Explore Hidden Gems on Student Tours

destinationsSep 22, 2025

Small Towns, Big Lessons: Why Teachers Should Explore Hidden Gems on Student Tours

Smaller European towns like Toledo, Siena, and Bruges offer student travelers richer cultural connections and hands-on learning than crowded capital cities alone can provide

Culinary Classrooms Abroad: Teaching Culture Through Cooking

culture and foodJun 9, 2025

Culinary Classrooms Abroad: Teaching Culture Through Cooking

Cooking classes abroad in Italy, Spain, and France give student travelers a hands-on way to learn culture, history, language, and collaboration — one recipe at a time

Hidden Educational Gems in Europe’s Most Visited Cities

destinationsJun 4, 2025

Hidden Educational Gems in Europe’s Most Visited Cities

Hidden educational gems in Paris, Rome, London, and Barcelona give student travelers deeper, crowd-free experiences tied to history, science, art, and culture

Unlocking the History Behind European World Heritage Sites: A Teacher’s Guide

educational impactMay 26, 2025

Unlocking the History Behind European World Heritage Sites: A Teacher’s Guide

Six European UNESCO World Heritage Sites offer rich classroom tie-ins across history, architecture, and culture. This guide gives teachers activity ideas for each landmark

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Unsure where to begin when it comes to fundraising?! Check out these tips and tricks!

Culinary Adventures: Tasting Europe’s Best Street Foods

culture and foodJul 15, 2024

Culinary Adventures: Tasting Europe’s Best Street Foods

Europe's street food scene offers a delicious window into local culture, from Belgian waffles to Turkish döner kebab. Here are five must-try bites across the continent

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