Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Seville
If my children ever ask me how their father and I met, I won't have much to tell (drunken exchange in a bar). The real romance is how we fell…
Seville Snapshots: When in Rome…
I have to admit that Seville has been less-than-inspiring lately. Between the master's and work, plus rainy weather and holing up with a recently-returned Novio, I've barely even been in…
Portugal. Tally: five trips.
Making the Choice to Live Abroad (and Stay)
My first steps in Spain landed in a big wipeout. Armed with two suitcases, a carry-on and my laptop bag, I tried to hoist my backpack onto my bag, using…
Learning a Language for Love
Ven, gorda, que te voy a dar un beso. Enrique held his arms outstretched as I let the words slowly formulate a sentence in English in my head. When they…
All work and no play.
The One Where the Novio Carved a Pumpkin
When I made my little trip to Spain four years ago, I was determined to do what any expat does - immerse myself in the culture. Eat, breath and sleep…