Walking Through Extremadura
Paying homage to my adopted homeland once again, this time for Romar Traveler. Click over and take a walk through Extremadura with me.
Is Spain Sexist?
Spain still suffers from stereotypes… Some tourists visit and feel terribly threatened when men occasionally whistle or shout “Guapa” in the street. Terribly offensive to some, but when you consider the fact that the rate of sexual violence here in Spain is remarkably lower than in their home countries, questions need to be asked. Seen…
Spanish Sunday Afternoons #5
The orchestra on many evenings as you stroll through the old town here.
Spanish Sunday Afternoons #4
Yes, it’s starting to get hot.
Blog here, Blog there
Blogging here, blogging there, does it really matter? Just posted a piece about a ramble through the lovely UNESCO town of Segovia in Spain over on the Matador Travel Network. A beautiful city that is worth more than a day trip from Madrid. Have a look if you’re so inclined, just a click away. *It…
Spanish Sunday Afternoons #3
Oleander, such a pretty plant with such a terrible reputation.
Spanish Sunday Afternoons #2
Rainy afternoons are good for something more than our garden. A view from my wife’s study, with the ‘Torre de Caleros’ (Almohad era tower) to the left over looking the valley.
Spanish Sunday Afternoons
A new series to celebrate my adopted homeland.
It’s Getting Warm Around Here
When the temperatures sit above 30 for most of the day, summer measures are in order. Contrary to what some would think, closing the doors and windows during the day actually keeps in the freshness that seeped in throughout the night. There is nothing better than the traditional blinds that let in just enough light…
Discovering there is Moor to Spain than Andalusia in Hornachos
You’ve really gone off the beaten path when the GPS in your rental car shows you are literally off the map. Castle hop north from Andalusia just as the Moors did a thousand years ago. Out here a beautiful range rises out of a carpet of vineyards. Set in the Sierra Grande de Hornachos, this…