What happens at the Weis’n: Oktoberfest, a Beer-Lover’s Dream
A three a.m. wake up call two days in a row - first to drive to Málaga and catch a flight to Frankfurt, and then to pull on a dirndl,…
Practical Advice for Attending Spain’s Messiest Festival, la Tomatina
If I could live on one food for the rest of my days, I would choose the tomato (or maybe ice cream...just not tomato ice cream). Like Bubba Gump can…
Six Years in Spain – Six Posts You Can’t Miss
Six years ago, my 90-day student visa was cancelled as I stepped off the plane in Madrid's Barajas airport. Happy Spaniversary to me! Somehow, in the span of six years,…
The Do’s and Dont’s of the Feria de Abril of Seville
Recently, Shawn of Azahar Sevilla and the mastermind behind Seville Tapas tweeted that I have a reputation of being feriante, a lover of Seville's famous festival, the Feria de Abril.…
Andalusia: A Love Letter in Photos
The immortal Amigos de Gines sing, Andalucia es mi tierra, yo soy del sur. Andalusia is my home, I'm from the South. While I can't claim to be a full-blood…
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…