Seville Snapshots: Reflecting on 2012 at Parc Guell, Barcelona
As I sat having a beer at 11 a.m. a few days ago with my family, I slipped off my coat and let the sun shine right on my face.…
How a misguided GPS lead us to a good find, but bad luck
"BUT I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET OUT OF THE PARKING LOT!" I wailed, confused at how to even put the rental car into reverse. "Dude, let's ask PSY,"…
Seville Snapshot: Bodega Marqués de Riscal in Eltziego (País Vasco)
As a traveler, I should take pride in really getting to know a city, to meeting and talking with its people and to finding its heart. Travel Confession: I love…
Tapa Thursdays: Where’s Cat?
Studying abroad in Valladolid changed many things about me, from the way I spoke Spanish to the direction my life way to take. It also made me appreciated wine. Sitting…
Seville Snapshots: Paseo de Espolón, Burgos
Nostalgia is a funny thing for anyone who's resided abroad. Just one whiff of cous cous sends you back to the souks of Marrakesh, the notes of a strained tango…
Spain Snapshots: Plaza María Pita, A Coruña
Right now, I'm boarding a flight to my second Spanish home, A Coruña. The northwest corner in Spain is a breath of fresh air in Seville's stifling, 40º heat, and…