Spain is such a fascinating country. Going to each different region feels like you’re going to a completely different country.
I’ve been lucky enough to see a lot of Spain. I’ve lived in Andalucía and Catalunya, and visited lots of the rest of the country. Here are a few places I recommend visiting – though it’s by no means an extensive list!
You can also check out each region from the drop-down menu.
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Sevilla’s Feria de Abril: Not What I Expected (Part 1)
Ahhh, Sevilla's Feria de Abril - flamenco-style dresses, rebujitos, parties, the smell of orange blossoms, bright colors, and sunshine….all in the beautiful Andalusian capital. That's how I was looking forward to spending a long weekend. Ever since I first went to...
April & May Goals
Hello, everybody - I'm back! Well, for a few hours at least. Tonight I'm on a cruise over to Ibiza for a week of wild partying. I can't believe it's already almost May! So here's how I did on this month's goals... Acquire and read a magazine in Spanish. Success! I was...
The Charming Cafe Marti in Barcelona
Welcome to my new favorite café - Cafe Marti in Barcelona! It's a cute little café on a street corner near my apartment that has the best pastries ever. Step inside past the windows with the day's specials written on them in white paint, and you can...
Springtime in Barcelona (Why I Love This City)
Even though it's been a rainy April weekend in Barcelona, here's a fun video a friend posted that shows just how gorgeous the city is when it's sunny and beautiful. It's obviously not a Spanish song, but it's all shot in Barcelona. Enjoy! [youtube...
The Top Six Ways to Beat Jet Lag
Urgh, jet lag...if you've never experienced it, lucky you. However, for anybody who's ever traveled a long distance, it's pretty likely that you've felt jet-lagged at some point or another. Even though I travel a lot, it's never easy to get over that weird, out of it...
The 29M Protest in Barcelona
Last Thursday, Spain had a massive strike, the 29M. Barcelona, where we like to do things in style, held the biggest, craziest protest in the country. I was in Spain for the big October protest, but this time it was different. The tone of the vaga general was much...
