The Tongue-in-Cheek Guide for Surviving a Sevillano Summer
Something odd happens in Seville in late spring. As the temperatures being to rise into the 30s and 40s, there's a shift in activity. Streets clear, parking becomes available, and…
Three Incredible Experiences to Have on Tenerife
I'm writing this article from my new flat in the middle of Madrid. It’s stuffy in here and I'm restless (not to mention pale, and suffering a major case of…
Guiri 101: A Crash-Course on How to Find Summer Work in Spain
Think of summer. Popsicles, parades, swimsuits (and if you're me, likely a sunburn that sends you inside to pout about how you can never get a tan). For me, summer…
Tapa Thursdays: the Best Ice Cream Shops in Seville
Updated October 2025 - prime ice cream time, right? It's 8pm on a Friday night, and I'm currently shuttered in my office, typing away at a computer with the shades…
Seville Snapshots: Summer Nights at Plaza del Salvador
There was already a chill in the air this morning. I dragged the blanket from the end of the bed up to my chin, falling comfortably into the dreamy-morning doze…
Tapa Thursdays: El Gallinero de Sandra
El Gallinero de Sandra – Sandra’s Chicken Coop – was what I expected to be an over-priced, chicken-heavy restaurant. Always one to try a new place and follow my group…