Grieving as an Expat: A Story About Loss, Life and Last-Minute Bookings
Death is about as taboo a subject as they come. As my cousin Christyn and I tried to mask our fear the last time we talked to Pa, seated on…
Seville Snapshots: The Joy of Snail Mail (I’ll even send you some!)
Long before it was easy to keep in contact with my family through apps and widespread wi-fi, I sent letters. You know, those pieces of paper with handwritten notes on…
Shooting My First Wedding: Andrea y Carlos
I'm a sucker for a good love story. Maybe it's the midday hours watching Spain's answer to Lifetime: Television for Women, but having been in a relationship for the last…
Seville Snapshot: Tools of the Trade
Moises extends his hand to me, wiping it first on the back of his pant leg. ¡Wenas noshes, hoooooooola a mis amigos, olé mis grandes señores! His greeting is always the…
Four Kid-Friendly Options in Seville
As a teacher, I often sigh thinking of how wonderful it would be to grow up in a city like Seville. The beautiful parks, proximity to historic sites and the…
Seville Snapshot: The Plaça Reial of Barcelona
Over the holidays, my parents and sister arrived to Barajas jet-lagged but 15 minutes early. I was typing away on a story at the cafetería next to the arrivals gates…