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
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Drugs, Prostitution, and the Spanish GDP – A Love Story
Gotta hand it to the European Union. They’ve always got some new scheme to keep what we call Europe afloat. This week it’s calculating the contribution that sex and
Spanish Liberal Politicians Rush to Defend the Monarchy
With the abdication of our beloved Monarch this past Monday, and the consequent hand-wringing about the future of the country, I figured it’s a good time to talk
The King of Spain Abdicates–What Now?
Well this is newsworthy… The King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, has abdicated the throne. His son, Prince Felipe, will become King in a few weeks. This whole situation
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
Holy Week in Soria and Zaragoza
Well, it’s Easter Sunday and I’m back at the Chorizo Chronicles world headquarters. Here are some photos of some of the Holy Week excitement out in Soria and
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
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
