My 2013 Travel Round-up
Leonor predicted it - she said she thought 2013 would be my year. Apart from earning a master's in Public Relations 2.0 from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, I did…
Tapa Thursday: A Field Guide to Spanish Christmas Treats
Two weeks ago, I couldn't find the aisle that is home to eggs and milk in my local supermarket. I walked in circles, desperate to locate what was needed for…
Tapas Thursday: Sampling La Brunilda
I have visited so many places whose names ring famous, and usually have felt like something was missing. When it comes to food, I'm beginning to have high expectations. In…
Seville Snapshots: Christmas Lights in Seville
Seville is the type of gal who doesn't really need to get gussied up - she's stunning enough on her own. But La Hispalense (she even has a fancy name)…
Revisiting Gran Canaria: Driving the Miniature Continent of the Canary Islands
As I prepare for my upcoming Christmas trip, I've realized something: for as many years as I've run Sunshine and Siestas, there are loads of places I have never written…
A Cooking Day in Málaga: Preparing Spanish Dishes in Andalucía
Spain is a country that's easy to get lost in. I don't mean the culture or the romanticism - I mean, GPS systems are absolute crap, and it's easier to…