Located on Spain’s eastern coast, Valencia is the country’s third largest city. Valencia’s 811,000 inhabitants enjoy life in one of Spain’s most vibrant and historic cities.
Spain is a country of mystery and romance, and what could be mysterious than the city of Ronda, where the rain falls up!
While I was pursuing a degree at Université de Rennes II (France) in French Studies with a specialty in Art History, I got “schooled,” French-style, by my civilization professor one day in class. “Where is Picasso’s greatest work housed?” he queried, looking me straight in the eye. I was shocked for two reasons. First, the […]
The history and beauty of the Canary Islands is easily missed if you’re hopping over for the party, sun, sea and sand. But, just booking yourself on an island tour will begin to give you a flavor of just how fascinating the diverse history and landscape of the Canary Islands really are. We spent five days at […]
While Spain’s Rioja region is famous for its red wine and the Andalusian area of the south is known for its sherry production, the Basque region around San Sebastián has a specialty drink of its own – a tart, vinegary alcoholic cider.
While planning what was supposed to be a trip to Spain and Morocco, I scheduled a 1-day stop in Granada, Spain. After sampling the sights, sensations, and savory cuisine of Granada for one afternoon, we decided to prolong our stay. Well, we liked it so much that we never ended up making it to Morocco […]
Seville, on the River Guadalquivir in Andalusia (Spanish Andalucia), is my favorite city in Spain (so far). Lush and sensual, with the scent of orange blossoms and sound of church bells, it’s a city where people know how to relax and enjoy life, whether they’re clapping to flamenco or sipping sherry at sidewalk cafes.