Tapas Tuesday: Roscón de Reyes, or the Spanish Twist on King’s Cake
The Epiphany is one of my most beloved Spanish Christmas traditions. Not only does it extend my holidays by a few days, but the Cabalgata parade means that candy literally…
The Guiri Guide to Having a Baby in Spain: Labor and Delivery
From the looks of it, I haven't had a baby. My belly has long since deflated and I'm walking upright again. My face isn't swollen, the byproduct of cookies and…
Tapa Thursday: Tasting Jerez de la Frontera
I'll admit it - I have a big ol' crush on Jerez de la Frontera. While Seville swoons, Jerez pokes and teases, yet always entices. It moves slower. It seems…
Spanish Healthcare 101
Preguntas Ardientes: What kind of health cover do I need for living abroad in Spain?
If you’re planning to move to a new country like Spain where healthcare isn’t free for or guaranteed for all, it's important to understand that travel insurance isn’t going to protect…
How to NOT Plan a Trip to Riotinto, Huelva
Julián was good at exaggerating and making up words. "My town, it is the most fantastical of all the towns of Huelva, simply the bestest." Julián and I parted ways…
The Best Bites from the Devour Barcelona Tour
Food in Barcelona has always made me skeptical, despite a rich culinary history and the production of several globally recognized chefs. I've been to La Ciutat Comptal half a dozen times,…