Guiri 101: A Guide to the -erías
Lisa's skype call was full of nervous questions about what to pack and how to arrive alive to Sevilla. I'd be about to take the DELE when her train arrived,…
A Tale of Two Sunday Markets: Madrid’s Rastro and Mercado de los Motores
Madrileños take Sunday Funday to a whole new level. It seems like no one stays home on a Sunday afternoon, particularly when the weather behaves; one of the most beloved…
Tapa Thursday: 10 Winter Fruits and Vegetables You Should Be Eating in Spain
My stand-alone freezer is currently stocked with enough stews to get me through the long winter days. Even when the sun is shining midday, my cavernous house feels like a…
What to Pack for Spain
Packing for a Trip to Spain: What to Bring and What to Leave at Home
The moment I’d announced I’d bought a house in Spain, the requests for the proverbial ‘roof-over-my-head’ while traveling through came pouring in. Come on! It’s not like I lived in…
The Anatomy of a Cesta de Navidad
When my very first cesta de navidad arrived, wrapped up in cellophane and emblazoned with Corte Inglés publicity, I excitedly ripped open the top of the box and dug out…
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…