Seville Snapshots: Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz
Having just arrived in the southwestern Spanish village of Arcos de la Frontera with a government grant to teach English, the first two thoughts that I crossed my mind were…
Places with Encanto: Casa Hernanz Alpargateria
Calle de Toledo stretches from Madrid's crowning Plaza Mayor all the way down a hill past La Latina's churches and bars to the Glorieta de Toledo, where I first spent…
For the Love of the Dove: El Rocío
I've never been one for Bucket Lists, but often set travel goals for myself. When I was 20, I decided to do a 25 before 25, making a list of…
¡A Vivir, que son (seis) días (de Feria)!
I've written for Backpacking Matt and The Spain Scoop about my favorite fiesta of the year: the Feria de Sevilla. Curve-hugging dresses, horse carriages and thousands of bottles of manzanilla…
A self-portrait of my dangleys and the flower.
How to Dress for the Feria de Sevilla
Chhh, chh, chikiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!! Veeeeeh. Why, WHY do store assistants have to cluck in this country, I sighed, my sinus infection suddenly growing worse as I waited for her to stride…
Signs of Spring
While it’s no secret that I love this short-lived season in Seville, we are getting it a bit early. It’s technically winter for a few more days, but we’re already enjoying longer hours of sun, warm temperatures and very little rain – in Galicia, it’s rained 30% less than normal. While I’m all about a rainless winter (I’m a Chicagoan, so the less nasty weather we have in Seville, the more I’m convinced that this is the place for me!), it may all come during Spring’s big festivals, Semana Santa and la Feria de Abril.
Spring is in full-swing here, so I’m set to enjoy. Seville’s hallmarks during primavera are well-known and best enjoyed outdoors. We’re enjoying temperatures in the low 70s, azahar in full bloom and festivals atope. Though April showers may bring more flowers come May, I’m heading out on every sunny day.
