Hey everyone… Happy New Year! I’ve recently returned from a long trip to India, Malaysia and the UAE. It’s been quite an interesting few weeks – for now
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Extremadura Bike Tour – Cycling in Spain’s Wild West
I recently did a bike tour in the west of Spain. The region of Extremadura – to the north of Andalucía and bordering on Portugal, is one that I
Developing discipline – feasting, fasting and crushing your excuses
I’m turning 42 in a few days. These birthdays always give me a lot to think about. A couple of years ago, for example, when I was about
Moving to Spain in 2025 – how to start your new life abroad
Well, well, well…. It’s been an interesting few weeks to be an American. If you’re considering making the big jump to move to Spain (or generally live abroad),
Symbols of Spain – from the flag to paella and the Osborne bull
Let’s talk about symbols of Spain. I recently started using a new logo for my podcast, Spain to Go. Since I started making episodes of the podcast, back
Twenty Years in Spain – a writer’s life abroad
My first full year living in Spain, I wrote a novel. It was a coming-of-age type novel, about growing up in the desert surrounded by addiction, abuse, and
Rent Control in Barcelona, and Caso Koldo Returns – random thoughts #14
Today is October 12th. When I was a kid, back in the US, we celebrated Columbus Day on this day. That’s not a popular thing to do anymore.
Barcelona’s Seven Hills – an easy urban hiking route
Barcelona, as you are surely aware, was built on seven hills. Just like Rome – and a long list of other cities – it has seven hills within the urban
Social Class in Spain – the king, the pijos and the proletariat
Let’s talk about social class in Spain. This morning I read an article in La Vanguardia about los pijos. And it made me consider the social class issue.
Thinking of Rome (and Genghis Khan)
The other day I went to a wedding. It was at a spot overlooking the sea, on a cloudy day, and a few small drops were blowing in
