travel
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Paella & Pink Flamingos
L’Albufera Natural Park’s flocks of pink flamingos, nesting along the banks of this 52,000 acre freshwater lagoon, estuary, and salt marsh, seem like a world away, but it is just 40 minutes south of Valencia on city bus #24 (under… Continue reading
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“Friendliest” Big City
Having spent two weeks here, I’ve come to consider Barcelona the most international and “friendliest” of the big cities, as compared to New York, Paris, London, or Madrid. Among our favorite purchases was our “museum passport” that gave us entrance… Continue reading
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Astronomic Gastronomic
Beyond its “jamon,” Spain has several distinct gastronomy traditions and some incredibly revolutionary cuisine. We’ve found some stunning expressions of culinary creativity along the way, especially in Barcelona, but also in Granada, Ronda, Malaga, and Ubeda. Some of our Barcelona… Continue reading
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Gaudi Gazing
“Gaudi was a great artist; only those who move the sensitive hearts of gentle people remain,” said architect Le Corbusier. It’s not at all overrated to spend a day or two or three just gazing and gawking at Antoni Gaudi‘s… Continue reading
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Christmas in Catalonia
Bon Nadal! Feliz Navidad! City by city, the Christmas light competition across Spain is fierce. Since the streets lit up Dec. 1, we’ve enjoyed a full month of Christmas light displays across a half dozen major cities in Spain (photos… Continue reading
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Barça Barça Baaarça!
I’d like to think that our cheers and chants for the last home game Dec. 20 for FC Barcelona vs. Almeria in LaLiga helped Barca pull out its 3-2 victory. Despite being under the weather, I wasn’t about to miss… Continue reading
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Andalucia to Catalonia
It’s a shock to transition between two very distinct regions of Spain – especially between Andalucia to Catalonia. Yet that’s just what we did. After four weeks traveling through Andalucia, Spain – when most vacations have long ended – Kevin… Continue reading
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Crossing the Iberian Peninsula
Southern Spain’s natural parks, white towns (pueblos blancos), and cultural traditions are the true rulers of the Iberian Peninsula. We journeyed five days by car between Malaga and Seville, stopping at – some expected, and some unexpected – places along… Continue reading
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Malaga Mucho Mejor
It’s clear to see why Malaga is a European vacation hot spot – there is so much to do downtown and at national parks nearby, and the shopping and entertainment, while geared to the docked cruise chicos, has something for… Continue reading
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Caminito del Rey
It’s hard to imagine that tennis shoes, water, and a ticket booked far in advance, will suffice to walk what was once named the world’s most dangerous trail. The “little king” Caminito del Rey 7.7 km trail hangs 100 feet… Continue reading
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