Here’s some info about the GR footpaths in Spain. I’m a big walker, so any time I’m out and about and I see the characteristic yellow arrow for
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Conversation with a Peruvian Waitress
I went to a Peruvian restaurant in Madrid recently, and this happened… Waitress: [To Latin Friend] Dile al gringo que esta salsa es muy picante, pero que no
Cercedilla Article on Vaya Madrid, and Quotes for Hemingway’s Birthday
Well folks, I have a new article on Vaya Madrid these days. It’s about Cercedilla, a lovely town up north in the mountains. The title is Escape the
Is the Spanish government hypnotizing you?
Night falls in Puerta del Sol. It’s been a long day. I’ve been explaining the correct pronunciation the word beach since early this morning, and finally my classes are over. It’s
Finally, it’s almost Holy Week
One of the great things about Spanish life is the absurd number of public holidays. But this year, due to the complex calculations involved in determining when Ash
La Pedriza, Senda Maeso, El Yelmo and Manzanares el Real
Today marks a great leap forward in my career as a goat photographer. Attentive Chorizophiles will surely have noticed that sheep, goats and cows are a recurring theme
The Austerity Chronicles: Police State
I remember years ago when a group of feminists staged a protest about El Oso y el Madroño in Puerta del Sol, which they claimed was actually a female bear–una
The Brain Drain in Spain 3: Flight of the Party Girls
Welp. Time for another article about brain drain. An article was making the rounds on Facebook the other day entitled Pues yo me voy de España. In it,
The Spanish Timetable, Killin’ It on the NY Times and Slate
The Spanish timetable, with its world famous (and semi-mythological) siesta, its long lunches and late dinners – is apparently big news in the US. Why? I have no idea!
How living abroad can mess with your head – lessons from an expat
Living abroad can really mess with your head. What happens to your personality when you move abroad? Can you become a totally different person just by changing your
