Preguntas Ardientes: Can I Enjoy the Feria de Abril as a Tourist?
The azahar bloomed while I was away. Even in Valencia, home to the famous oranges of the same name, the smell was cinged off by firecrackers and smoke during Las Fallas.…
The A-Z of the Feria de Abril
It's the happiest time of the year - now that the azahar has bloomed and the gold-laden Holy Week floats have been stored, Seville takes a week to celebrate Andalusian…
Tapa Thursday: 10 Typical Foods You’ll Eat at the Feria de Abril
I'll just say it right away - sevillanos do not flock to the Real de la Feria for good eats. In a week dedicated to drinking and dancing, food is…
Spain Snapshots: the Feria del Caballo in Jerez de la Frontera
Call me a purist, but I love Seville's April Fair, classism and all. Friends of mine had always talked about the jerezano equivalent, held a few weeks after Seville's famed…
My Five Favorite Feria de Abril Moments
The horses are still clip-clopping in my head, the piercing cascabeles echoing throughout the street. At the first hint of azahar and Spring in the air, my feet find themselves…
I Bought a Flamenco Dress, Now What?!: a Guide to Buying Complementos
My phone buzzes just as I'm hopping on my bike, telling me I've got a photo in my whatsapp. M has sent me a photo of two different earrings, set…