Visiting Seville: Best Alternatives to the Tourist Beat
Updated May 2026 I love showing my adopted city to my family and friends, and even to my readers who come to the city - it reminds me of how…
Tapa Thursday: Vermouth
My biggest ambition in life is to become a Spanish abuelo. Who wouldn't want to spend the days leisurely reading a paper in the bar down the street, sucking down…
Photo Post: the Chirigotas of the Carnavales de Cádiz
Pá qué quieren ir ha Chipiona shi aquí tenemoh Caí? Two more beers and a plate of chicharrones were slammed down in front of us as the bar keep expressed…
Autonomous Community Spotlight: Extremadura
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…
Reflections in Valladolid (or, the Weird Sensation of Returning to Your Study Abroad City)
Alejandro didn't even need to tell me where to turn. As soon as I'd passed the Valladolid city limits, I went into autopilot and followed the roads I used to…
Tapa Thursdays: Los Zagales in Valladolid
Castilla y León may often be associated with being the breadbasket of Spain - cookie giant Cuétara is based out of Aguilar de Campoo (not a typo) - but it's…