Photo Post: Palacio de Las Dueñas, the Duquesa de Alba’s Treasured Home in Sevilla
Just like on the day of her death, my phone started pinging with the news that the Duquesa de Alba's beloved palace, Palacio de las Dueñas, would be converted into…
Preguntas Ardientes: Can I Enjoy the Feria de Abril as a Tourist?
The azahar bloomed while I was away. Even in Valencia, home to the famous oranges of the same name, the smell was cinged off by firecrackers and smoke during Las Fallas.…
13 Free (or ¡Casi!) Things to Do in Seville
Free is not a word synonymous with Seville. But cheap is. Updated October 2025 While the city won't burn a hole in your pocket with its reasonable prices for accommodation, food and…
How to Spend an Afternoon in Triana
Most people leave Triana off of their Seville itinerary - there isn't much by way of museums or grandiose churches, and it's across the Guadalquivir from the city's major draws.…
Five Myths About Seville, Debunked
"I'll just stop talking before I ruin the Feria de Sevilla for you," Dan remarked, noticing that I'd stuck my fingers in my ears. A history and archaeology professor at…
Wine Tasting for Dummies: An Afternoon with With Locals in Spain
"Wine snobbery is ruining the pure pleasure of a nice glass of wine," Adolfo remarked as he poured us a young Verdejo from Northern Spain. "You like what you like,…