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
Best books about Spain and Madrid – get your read on!
Looking for the best books about Spain? Here are some of my favorites… This was inspired an article that caught my interest today. It was a list of
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
