the north – Sunshine and Siestas

8 Must-have Experiences in Northern Spain

Post author:Cat Gaa
Post published:April 23, 2018
Post category:American in Spain Asturias Coruña Featured Food Tourism Galicia Off the Beaten Path Spain Places with Encanto Road Trip Spain Spain Lists Spain Travel the north Unexpected Places in Spain
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"I'm very sorry to say it, but I prefer Northern Spain," Diego said with a shrug. I returned his shrug and began regaling all of the places I'd been in…

Where to Stay in Cudillero, Asturias: La Casona del Faedo

Post author:Cat Gaa
Post published:October 18, 2016
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"En la Casona de Ángel, queremos que Ustedes estén como en la casa de los abuelos," Ángel prompted, reaching for my weekend bag. After five hours in the car from…

An Asturias Road Trip: Exploring Spain’s Northern Coast

Post author:Cat Gaa
Post published:August 30, 2016
Post category:American in Spain Asturias Beach blogs about Madrid Camino de Santiago Driving in Spain Featured Places with Encanto Pueblos Blancos Road Trip Spain Spain Travel the north Unexpected Places in Spain Weekend Trips in Spain
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As soon as we'd pulled off the A-8 and onto the N-632, my brain kicked into gear: I'd been here before. This very same roundabout, where we'd dodged cars as…

Autonomous Community Spotlight: La Rioja

Post author:Cat Gaa
Post published:March 2, 2015
Post category:17 Spanish Regions Featured Food Tourism La Rioja Marques de Riscal bodegas Spain Travel Street Food Tapas the north Wine
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Not one to make travel goals, I did make one when coming to Spain: visit all 17 autonomous communities at least once before going home. While Madrid, Barcelona and Seville…

Autonomous Community Spotlight: Cantabria

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Post published:September 4, 2014
Post category:17 Spanish Regions Cantabria Featured guest post Moving to Spain Parks and Gardens Roman History Rural Tourism Spain Study Abroad in Spain the north
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Not one to make travel goals, I did make one when coming to Spain: visit all 17 autonomous communities at least once before going home. While Madrid, Barcelona and Seville…

Autonomous Community Spotlight: The Principality of Asturias

Post author:Cat Gaa
Post published:April 30, 2014
Post category:17 Spanish Regions Asturias CaminoFTK Featured Rural Tourism Spain Hiking Spain Travel the north
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Not one to make travel goals, I did make one when coming to Spain: travel to all 17 autonomous communities at least once before going home. While Madrid, Barcelona and…