Tag: Spain

I’ve been MIA from these pages for the past couple of weeks because I’ve been in Spain with my wife Jill. It was a great trip, but I’m glad to be back. It’s an art form, really, knowing how long to stay away. Too short a trip and you feel like you aren’t getting your fi...

Welcome to Barcelona, a vibrant city that captivates visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and lively atmosphere. Nestled on Spain’s northeastern coast, Barcelona is Catalonia’s capital and a hub of culture, art, and gastronomy. From the awe-inspiring works of ...

I set out on a thrilling voyage to Barcelona, a bustling city in Spain. My wish to visit a city renowned for its fascinating history, beautiful architecture, and vibrant environment came true. I could tell I was going to have a life-changing experience as soon as I set foot on Barcelona’s s...

Exactly two years ago today, I got on a plane from Montevideo, Uruguay and officially took a leap into a new adventure. For those who don’t know me, I was born in Uruguay but grew up in Atlanta, GA in the United States. I’d recently graduated from college and had always day-dreamed of th...

It was our first full day in Barcelona, and we were wandering around after an amazing morning at Sagra Familia.   Lunch was approaching, and we’d keep an eye open for a place. We walked by Sushi Cat, but David was thinking something Spanish. “But we’re in CATalonia,&...

In the summer of 2022, we decided to head to Spain for our summer vacation. The planning process was very arduous, considering the size of the country. We started by reviewing travel guidebooks, videos, blogs, etc. I am a huge fan of Rick Steve and mostly buy his travel guides. It became apparent th...

Ernest Hemingway traveled to Spain many times. He started in 1923 with parting words of Gertrude Stein to discover Pamplona (and he did). Hemingway became a bullfighting aficionado and devoted to Spain several novels and even supported the republic in the Spanish Civil War. The last time he went to ...

I’ve been MIA from these pages for the past couple of weeks because I’ve been in Spain with my wife Jill. It was a great trip, but I’m glad to be back. It’s an art form, really, knowing how long to stay away. Too short a trip and you feel like you aren’t getting your fi...

Madrid is the country’s regal capital, located in the heart of Spain. The city is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, world-class collections of art, and traditional architecture. Parks and gardens can be found throughout the city which gives it a much more tranquil ambiance than Barcelon...

Madrid, the capital of Spain since the 16th century, is the third largest city in the European Union next to Berlin and London. It is known as one of Europe’s greenest cities with over 6,500 hectares of green space and the largest number of trees. To add, over six million people visit the city...

Rising rents across major cities in Spain continue to devour a greater chunk of stagnated salaries while temporary contracts —almost 90% of new contracts in 2021 were non-permanent — are the antithesis of stability. The spin-off effects are evident: more people live with their paren...

Going out to socialise in London, it was unfortunately a common occurrence to see people fighting on the street or in pubs or nightclubs during nights out. I would even go as far as to say that this happened pretty much every time I went out in the centre of London. It was usually between ...

Fitur 2024, also known as Fitur Madrid 2024, is one of the most prominent and influential events in the global tourism industry. This annual fair is set to take place in Madrid, Spain, and it promises to be a remarkable platform for businesses, travel enthusiasts, and industry professionals. Let&rsq...

Spain was Spain again. 2022 saw the return of fiestas, festivals, and ferias — such profound economic and emotional stimulants for Spanish society — return in their full capacities, filling the country’s streets and squares with colour, vigour, and alegría. However, no ...

Well, if you don’t live in, or near, a major city in Spain, you probably weren’t aware that a corner store — or “alimentación” in Spanish — is commonly referred to as el chino (Spanish for “the Chinese”). We’re all familiar with ...

No screens on windows I’ve never thought to ask any of my European-residing pals why there are no screens on windows, on doors. Are there fewer insects in Europe? I can’t recall any mosquitos, ahh— the dream! Or are folks more inviting, sharing space with critters? Smoking ...

Their kids don’t like the food in Spain. They’re terrified they won’t be able to find an English-speaking doctor in Spain. How do they move their three pets, including a parrot, two cars and vintage motorcycle to Spain? And while they’re at it, they ask for somebody ...

That’s what the tour guide said. And said it again. And again. Her halting English words fluttered back from the fluted walls of the tunnel, glancing off stalactites and stalagmites, curling around rock formations that took a hundred million years to emerge. The cave is alive. The river tha...

Well, here am in Spain, where they, ah, speak Spanish. Time to step up and deal with it. My ability in Spanish is not bad, all things considered. To recap what I talked about in this post from last February, I had four years of Spanish instruction in junior high and high school, ending with ...

Granada, located in the southern region of Spain, is a city that will leave you enchanted. It’s home to one of the most iconic landmarks of Spain, the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an architectural masterpiece that attracts millions of visitors every year. The Alhambra, a palac...