The Last Post - San Sebastian, Mallorca, Ibiza

The conclusion to this 15-part epic journey. A week of basking in the Mediterranean sun and enjoying the delights in life. San Sebastian may have claimed the spot as my favorite place in Spain, although there were too many amazing cities to truly have a favorite. The reflection on this amazing experience has only begun, and I cannot believe that I'm back in the US, and on top of that heading down to LA to be a camp counselor at the most ridiculous camp ever for a week. Good times behind, and good times ahead. Life is a thrill ride.

Songs I used:

Anything New - Bibio
A Celle Qui Dure - M
Fantasy (feat. Ruckazoid) - Breakbot
Afrika - Amadou and Miriam
Skinny Love (Das Kapital Rerub) - Bon Iver

Madrid Blog 15 - San Sebastian, Mallorca, Ibiza from Gabe Damast on Vimeo.

Madrid Blog 14 - And in the End

The end has come. The last week in Madrid sped by just like every week has, and now the program is over. No words can describe this semester, it's a good thing I have so many videos ;)
Songs I used:

The Time (Dirty Bit) (Afrojack Remix) - Black Eyed Peas
You Used to Hold Me - Calvin Harris
Awooga - Calvin Harris

Madrid Blog 14 - And in the End from Gabe Damast on Vimeo.

Spring Break - Barcelona, Rome, Florence, Venice

THE BEST spring break ever. A whirlwind tour of sunny Barcelona and the heavy hitters in Italy. A week that I will definitely never forget. Having an amazing travel crew didn't hurt the situation at all either :)
Songs:
Mi Confesión (ft. Koxmoz) - Gotan Project
Get A Move On - Mr. Scruff
Lemon Tree - Herb Alpert
What If - Sola Rosa
Tribute to Troy - USC Marching Band
Transmission 94 (Parts 1 & 2) - Bonobo
K is For Kelson - Bibio

Madrid Blog 13 - Spring Break - Barcelona, Rome, Florence, Venice from Gabe Damast on Vimeo.

Hackin' Round the World

Hackin' Round The World from Gabe Damast on Vimeo.

Madrd Blog 12 - A bit of a rest.

It's been so nice to be able to chill out in Madrid for the past two weeks and really get reacquainted with the city after a month of crazy traveling. I went on a few cool day trips over the past few weeks, but spent most of my time enjoying the city that I came to live in! No quiero salir!
Songs:
Nothing's Wrong - Subscape
Naita - Ojos De Brujo
The Rain - Calvin harris
Ya Ma le - Gimmicks
Your Love - Pacha Massive

Madrid Blog 12 from Gabe Damast on Vimeo.

Tour Del Norte - Asturias

Our tour of the North of Spain which always seemed so far off in the future finally happened. An amazing weekend all around eating incREDIBLE food and witnessing vistas that took my breath away. Awesome group of people to be traveling with I might add :)
Songs I used:
Colosus - Afro Celt Sound System
I Love U So - Cassius
When You're Falling - Afro Celt Sound System
I Wish I Was A Baller - Skee Low

Madrid Blog 11 - Tour Del Norte from Gabe Damast on Vimeo.

Week 10 - Las Fallas Valencia

Picture the Spanish version of Burning man and that is what Las Fallas is. The most amazing festival I have ever been a part of. Life just seems mundane without the soundtrack of bombs going off 24/7. Shoutout to Margarita for filming "60%" of the videos :)
Songs:
Limon En La Cabeza (Quantic Dub Mix) - Gecko Turner
Bibio - Fire Ant

Madrid Blog 10 - Las Fallas from Gabe Damast on Vimeo.

To The Land of Waffels, Beef, and SENSATION!

Belgium was a great surprise. Even though we journeyed half way across the country (which wasn't very far) to go to a worldwide dance music event, the country itself proved to be a beautiful place, which put the icing on the cake for the whole trip. The bottom video is Thurs and Friday (Brussels and Brugge) and the top video is a montauge from Sensation. To say the least, it was an EPIC weekend. Met people from all over the world, and danced to all my favorite tunes. Bliss.
Songs:
Sené - Afro Celt Soundsystem
Hello - Martin Solveig
My Feelings For You - Avicii & Sebastien Drums
Satisfaction - Benny Benassi
In For The Kill (Dave Spoon Bootleg) - Wolfgang Gartner vs La Roux
Bromance (Avici's Vocal Extended Mix) - Tim Berg

Week 7 + 8 + CARNAVAL!

I've been in Madrid for the past 2 weeks (nice to be able to relax...sort of :) Friends visiting, beautiful weather, and even a fire opera! Songs I used:
ADD SUV - Uffie
Un Ange En Paix - Amina/Zohar
Shapes3 - Quantic
International Wingman (Hirshee Remix) - Sporty-O

Madrid Blog 8 from Gabe Damast on Vimeo.

Abrazos Gratis!

I'll let this be my post for the week. A wonderful day spreading love and happiness to the people of Madrid, and boy were they into it!

That Weekend I Went To Paris...

This post is a little late because I spent all week getting my computer restored. Yes, after 3 weeks, $500, and a gnarly custom's fiasco I have my computer backed up and exactly how it was before it crashed (don't you love technology?!) Anyway, this weekend was nuts. Might be the best one I've ever had. What they say about Paris is true, its got charm. Songs I used:
Paris (ft. Au Revoir Simone) (Aeroplane Remix) - Friendly Fires
Last Tango in Paris - Gotan Project
Hold Yuh (Major Lazer Remix) - Gyptain

Madrid Blog 7: Paris! from Gabe Damast on Vimeo.

Tour Del Sur

Possibly the craziest week yet. Watched the World Champion Spanish futbol team take on Colombia, and went on a SICK tour of Andalucia. Life cannot be real. Songs = Annie You Save Me (Reset! Remix) - Graffiti 6, and Zambra - Ojos de Brujo :)

Madrid Blog 6 from Gabe Damast on Vimeo.

Feels Like Home??

Things are stil moving sooooo fast. Awesome week meeting a lot of new people (Spaniars included) and speaking lots of spanish. I'm understanding the city a lot better too! Check it. Songs I used = Seek Bromance (Porter Robinson Remix) and I Need Air by Magnetic Man :)

Untitled from Gabe Damast on Vimeo.

Week 3 and SEVILLA!

This week has been crazyyyy. Had an awesome time exploring some new spots in Madrid and then peaced out for the weekend to go to Sevilla in the South of Spain. Such a beautiful city and such beautiful weather.

Second Week And It Jus Don' Stop!

My computer's fixed, I have imovie again, and that means another post!  Crazy crazy week checkin' out new places, frequenting favorites (El Tigre...*cough cough*) and continuing to hit the biggest clubs in Madrid.  Viva España! Songs I used are Starry Eyed (Jakwob Remix) - Ellie Goulding, and Cloudburn - Feed Me

Orientation

Heyyy, so this video is a little outdated, because now my computer is fixed!  The only downside is that they wiped my hard drive, so I lost all of my wonderful videos from our day trip to Toledo :(  Que lastima!  But I got a bunch of other good stuff from orientation week, so here ya go!  Miss you all.

Sooo my internet has been really slow and thus it took me almost 24 hours to upload this video.  It's a little outdated because I now have my bag (British Airways is really fast!)  I won't say anymore, just watch and enjoy.

Every Trip Has A Beginning