Oh surprise! Another post on one of my favorite topics…weddings in Spain. đ  If you’re a guiri (foreigner) like me, attending your first Spanish wedding can be a little stressful; there are some rules you might not be aware of and you probably aren’t sure what guests are supposed to wear. But not to fear! I’ve compiled the latest wedding…
6 Things you have to do when visiting Dubrovnik
It’s easy to see why Dubrovnik is known as The Pearl of the Adriatic. You’ll fall in love with the city as soon as you walk through the gates of Old Town! Below you’ll find some of my favorite activities from our trip this April. Make sure to check out my previous post “The best…
The best time of year to visit Dubrovnik (and what to pack!)
Bernard Shaw had it right when he said “Those that seek paradise on earth should seek it in Dubrovnik.â As soon as I entered the Old Town gates I felt as if I had been transported back in timeâŠitâs the same sensation I had when visiting Florence and Veniceâeverything is so beautiful that you feel…
Spanish style in the spotlight at Sur Fashion Experience
When it comes to fashion, no one does it quite like the south of Spain. If you’ve had the opportunity to attend a wedding in Andalusia then you know exactly what I’m talking about. đ For this reason, I was ecstatic to receive a blogger invitation to attend Sur Fashion Experienceâan event celebrating fashion, gastronomy, and tourism here in the…
5 Fantastic restaurants you have to try in Seville
We escape to Seville every chance we get. Not only for the great shopping, gorgeous scenery, fun bars and inspiring attractions…it’s also home to some of our favorite restaurants in Spain! Seville’s culinary scene offers everything from traditional tapas to creative dishes and flavors you’ve never experienced before! In this post I’ll cover some of the city’s most popular restaurantsâthe ones our local friends said we had…
Attending Carnaval in SanlĂșcar de Barrameda
One of my favorite things about SanlĂșcar de Barrameda is that we get the best of both worlds; in CĂĄdiz you have carnaval, in Seville you have feria…but in SanlĂșcar you have both! What exactly is carnaval (carnival in English)? Think of Mardi Gras and Halloween combined to create a hybrid super fiesta! Itâs a hot mess of costumes,…
What to wear to a Spanish wedding: Fall/Winter
Avoid looking like a total guiri (foreigner) at the next Spanish wedding you attend. Stay on top of the latest trends and you’ll fit right in at the ceremony and reception. đ Remember, spring officially starts on March 20th so you can continue to reference winter looks until the new spring collections are showcased (check out my post on…
4 Ways marrying a foreigner will make you a better person
I never could have guessed the local guy I met my first weekend in Spain would become my future husband. The plan was to stay for a few months, practice my Spanish, party, travel and then go home to Florida and get a real job. I guess things change when you fall in love. It hasnât been…
Pasarela Flamenca Jerez: Fashion show highlights and runway trends
I’m not sure who was more surprised…the flamenco fashion bloggers and press representatives who realized a guiri (i.e. foreigner) was in the press section of the biggest flamenco event of Jerez, or me, for being that guiri. đ  I was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend several fashion shows at the Pasarela Flamenco Jerez this weekendâthe gorgeous models with…
Everything you need to know about attending Pasarela Flamenca Jerez
This weekend I had the opportunity to attend Pasarela Flamenca Jerez, the city’s largest flamenco fashion event of the year. People from all over Spain were in attendance, including prominent flamenco fashion bloggers, musicians and Spanish celebrities. The Pasarela Flamenco Jerez is the perfect way to stay on top of this year’s hottest trends and…