Living in Seville
Lost and Found in Spain: Susan Solomont talks her book about being an ambassador’s wife abroad
Serendipity. A random occurrence of events that happens casually or unexpectedly. Not … [Read More...]
Travel in Spain
Seville, with COVID: A touristic darling devoid of tourists
It cuts through the exhaust fumes that hiccup from a bus, from the poop left by a horse … [Read More...]
Teaching Abroad
Applying to to the Auxiliares Program: How to Apply to be a Language Assistant in Spain
this post was updated in February 2016. Nine years ago, I began researching a way … [Read More...]
Ten Mistakes New Language Assistants Make (and how to avoid them)
My Spanish now-husband couldn’t help but laugh when I looked, puzzled, at our new coffee … [Read More...]
Sleeping in Spain: A Guide to Accommodation (and 30€ Voucher Giveaway!)
If there's one thing that's weathering the Spanish economic downturn (no doubt tied to the … [Read More...]
Spanish Food
Tapas Tuesday: Roscón de Reyes, or the Spanish Twist on King’s Cake
The Epiphany is one of my most beloved Spanish Christmas traditions. Not only does it … [Read More...]
The Curious Case of Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil
"Passion and quality are at the heart of this venture. It's that simple." I sneezed, a … [Read More...]
Tapa Thursday: Tasting Jerez de la Frontera
I'll admit it - I have a big ol' crush on Jerez de la Frontera. While Seville swoons, … [Read More...]
Travel Photography
Photo Post: A Perfect Day in Tapia de Casariego, Asturias
When we returned to Western Asturias, where we took our babymoon, we had two things clear: … [Read More...]
Why You Need This Adult Coloring Book Dedicated to Wanderlust
It was a night like any other: I was watching clips of America's Next Top Model (shame, … [Read More...]
Photo Post: Colorful Copenhagen
My knowledge of Denmark was relatively small: the Danes created my favorite childhood toy … [Read More...]
Traveling Europe and Beyond
My Biggest Travel Fiasco (or, the time I spent New Year’s Eve alone in Romania)
Budapest, Hungary The clock reads 7:32 a.m. The man in the front seat is antsy, … [Read More...]
Learning by Watching and Doing in India
There is no way to prepare yourself for India. Not by reading books or watching Monsoon … [Read More...]
The Colors of India
Lately, India has been on my mind. Well, actually, it's been on my mind for the … [Read More...]
