Spotlight on Spanish Autonomous Regions: Andalucía
Not one to make travel goals, I did make one when coming to Spain: travel to all 17 autonomous communities at least once before going home. While Madrid, Barcelona and…
Learning Spanish in Seville
Learning Spanish in Seville: My Story
When I used to tell people that I worked in the little town of Olivares in rural Andalucía, all those big fancy sevillanos used to flip their hands as if to say,…
Five Reasons Why Lanzarote Should Be On Your Travel Radar
The month of March for me will be centered on the Canary Islands - not only will I be visiting Tenerife for the first time, but I'll also be heading…
Spain Snapshots: The Carnavales de Cádiz
If andaluces are considered Spain's most affable folk, it's believed that the gaditanos, those from Cádiz, are blessed with the gift of wit. At no time in the year is…
Tapa Thursdays: Free Munchies in Seville
When I moved to Seville, I imagined I'd nibble on cheese and cured meats as I had a glass of beer, munch on free tapas and never have to go…
El Mercadillo el Jueves
"Vengaaa, José, I prefer to lose a little money on a friend than sell it to someone who won't enjoy it as much for far more." Luis sells books every…