Chasing Don Quixote: a Detour through Castilla-La Mancha

"Bueno, Castilla-La Mancha isn't exactly known for its long, winding highways," Inmaculada said, dragging her fingertip across the screen of her mobile phone six consecutive times as the car pointed…

Continue ReadingChasing Don Quixote: a Detour through Castilla-La Mancha

How to Spend an Afternoon in Triana

Most people leave Triana off of their Seville itinerary - there isn't much by way of museums or grandiose churches, and it's across the Guadalquivir from the city's major draws.…

Continue ReadingHow to Spend an Afternoon in Triana

The Five Best Day Trips from Seville – 2026

Updated in June 2026 with ideas for day trips from Seville Using Seville as a base to discover Andalucía, Portugal and even other regions of Spain is easy because of…

Continue ReadingThe Five Best Day Trips from Seville – 2026

Five Things You Should Know About Málaga

Eight years ago, I welcomed my parents to Spain for the first time. They arrived to Málaga via bus after several cancelled flights and a mad scramble to get them…

Continue ReadingFive Things You Should Know About Málaga

Five Myths About Seville, Debunked

"I'll just stop talking before I ruin the Feria de Sevilla for you," Dan remarked, noticing that I'd stuck my fingers in my ears. A history and archaeology professor at…

Continue ReadingFive Myths About Seville, Debunked

Photo Post: Ronda and its Picturesque Historic Center

I roused Laura awake. Due to a miscommunication on exactly when her plane touched down in Seville (a day later than I had expected), I was behind in showing her…

Continue ReadingPhoto Post: Ronda and its Picturesque Historic Center