Desafío Eterno: Learning to Cook Spanish Food at the Mercado de Triana
I may have mastered the art of midday siestas, long lunches and dropping syllables, but Spanish cooking has always alluded me. Ask me to make a full turkey dinner or…
Photo Post: La Hermandad Rociera de Triana and the Pilgrimage to El Rocío
"No, no, no," Lucía shook her head fiercely as curls of white smoke escaped from her lips. "You shouldn't be in Cerro de Águila by yourself. Crime is rampant over…
Spain Snapshots: the Monastery of Yuste in Extremadura
When I announced that I'd won a writing contest and had a free weekend's stay in a luxury apartment in Trujillo, the Novio had one condition: that we could also…
The A-Z of the Feria de Abril
It's the happiest time of the year - now that the azahar has bloomed and the gold-laden Holy Week floats have been stored, Seville takes a week to celebrate Andalusian…
Autonomous Community Spotlight: Madrid
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…
Seville Snapshots: Palm Sunday Processions
I packed my bag hurriedly but with purpose: I'd need sunscreen, lipstick, a street map and my camera with long-distance lens. Nothing more, nothing less. I locked the door and…