How much does your average American know about Spain? Probably very little. So are Americans all ignorant? Well, that’s a longer story, which I’ll tell here. Let me
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European Stereotypes Revisited – update from a small peninsula
Hey, y’all! Greetings from the peninsula. It’s a hot weekend here in Iberia. And rather than go out and get sunburned, I figured I’d revisit an old theme
Common Spanish Proverbs – life wisdom from Spanish grannies
Hey hey! It’s been a while since I’ve done an article about Spanish proverbs. Actually, back in the day I did one, but that was about the more
Pros and Cons of Living in Madrid – 10 best and worst things
Interested in knowing about the pros and cons of living in Madrid? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’m originally from the US, but I’ve been here
A History of Romantic Love – from Exodus to OnlyFans
In 333 BC, Alexander the Great defeated the Persian Darius III at the Battle of Issus. In the chaos of the battle, Darius fled in his chariot. The
Beat the Heat in Madrid: 9 ways to cool off like a local this summer
Summertime. If there’s one thing nearly everyone in Madrid can agree on these days, it’s this… It’s hot. And in a country where many houses don’t have air
Best International Restaurants in Barcelona for 2024
Looking for the best international restaurants in Barcelona? You’re in the right place. I’m not exactly an obsessive foodie. But I like eating, I got tired of cooking
Barcelona like a local – how to have a more “authentic” Barcelona experience
It’s a common cliché, in the world of travel writing… “Don’t be just another tourist on your next trip abroad, live like a local!” And it sure does
Municipal Elections 2023 – Ayuso wins again, Colau is out
Hey y’all! We had some elections over the weekend here in Spain. I’m not really the “party politics” type, so I don’t have a ton to say about
Okupas in Spain – protests for and against squatters in Barcelona
What’s the deal with okupas in Spain? A few months ago, I noticed some people had moved into a commercial space on my street in Barcelona. No big
