Merry Navidades from Sunshine and Siestas!
I am admittedly the biggest Scrooge when it comes to Christmas, but there is nothing quite like being home for the holidays. Well, home isn't really the mountains, but it…
Seville Videoshots: The Mercadillo de Belenes
It's been a while since I've focused a Monday Snapshot on Seville - I've simply had too many other things to write about, and planning a Spanish-American wedding can get…
Visiting Munich’s Christmas Markets
I'd long been hoping to visit Germany during Christmas time. After five trips to Deutschland during the coldest months of the year, I finally made it to Oktoberfest, an absolute dream…
Tapa Thursday: A Field Guide to Spanish Christmas Treats
Two weeks ago, I couldn't find the aisle that is home to eggs and milk in my local supermarket. I walked in circles, desperate to locate what was needed for…
Seville Snapshot: The Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos
Not too many years ago, I asked my high school students what the Reyes Magos had brought them. In the midst of a financial crisis, I was shocked to hear…
Seville Snapshot: Christmas Lights at Town Hall
When it comes to Christmas, I'm typically a Scrooge. My ears bleed when I hear Christmas Carols or their Spanish counterpart, and the only redeeming part of the season are…