The Adventure Begins in Wrocław
15 days. That’s how long I had given myself to spend doing whatever the heck I wanted around Europe after finishing teaching last year. Not a lot of time, but, doggone it, I was...
Venga, Vale, Vamos Blog
Marvelous Marbella and Ronda
Celebrating birthdays in Europe is pretty much the greatest, considering the potential to spend your special day traveling to fabulous new places. This year, I rang in my 23rd birthday in Sevilla with friends,...
Romería de Moguer
For months, my co-teacher had been excitedly telling me about her town’s beloved festival, the Romería de Montemayor in Moguer, Huelva, and I eagerly awaited another chance to don my traje de flamenca and...
Return to Lagos
As last school year was winding to an end, I joined DiscoverSevilla for my second trip to lovely Lagos in southern Portugal. I was charmed by the region last October and was anxious to...
America’s Choice
Within 12 hours, we very well may know who will control the United States — and much of the world — for the next four years. The 2012 presidential election has arrived, and I...
De Vuelta en Madrid
Now that I’ve been back in Madrid for over two weeks, I suppose I’m long overdue for an update. So, hello. Here I am in Madrid! I arrived to cold, rainy weather, bleak apartment...
Ya Huele a Feria
The most wonderful time of the year. In Sevilla, that’s not Christmas but Feria de Abril. Sevilla’s spring festival, dating back to 1847, began livestock-trading fair but has evolved into a week of parties,...
Entre Flores… No More
If you’re looking for Entre flores, fandanguillos, y alegrías, no worries, you’re still in the right place! Since I’ll be moving out of the flores, fandanguillos, and alegrías-filled Andalucía and into Madrid, I’ve renamed...
