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3 Day getaway to Barceló Punta Umbria Beach Resort with babies

September 24, 2021Leave a Comment

With 13 month-old-twins, Javi and I are looking for “easy” travel destinations these days; places that are a short drive away, feature flat landscape (i.e. stroller-friendly), and have outdoor attractions to see. Luckily we live in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, which means there are lots of great places nearby. We decided to book a few nights…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: all-inclusive resorts, beach hotels, huelva, places near Sanlucar, spain

U.S. travelers: What you should know before visiting Spain during COVID-19

June 29, 2021Leave a Comment

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Spain’s borders opened to international travelers this June and you best believe my parents were on the first flight out. Although we were excited they could finally visit us (and the babies) after months of waiting, the requirements for U.S. travelers going to and from Spain are confusing. That being said, they are much more lenient…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain, World Travel Tagged With: covid, home covid tests spain, home covid tests use, international flights, spain, visit spain during covid

What you need to know about attending feria in Spain

January 15, 20179 Comments

My first feria experience was unforgettable; the beautiful dresses, horse carriages, decorative casetas, and festive atmosphere were mesmerizing! I was instantly enamored with this event and as soon as it ended I began counting down the days until the next feria began. Cities all over Spain have their own feria (annual festivals or fairs), but the ones in Andalusia…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: cadiz, Feria, feria de abril, flamenco, food, manzanilla, party, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, sevilla, Sevillana, seville, spain, Teaching English as a foreign language, tips, travel, wine

Weekend getaway to Málaga: El Caminito del Rey

January 2, 2017Leave a Comment

We decided to do something a little different to celebrate the arrival of 2017! Instead of spending New Year’s Eve in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, we opted for a weekend getaway to the Sierra of Málaga. We spent the weekend completing the famous Caminito del Rey, hiking nearby trails and enjoying our beautiful surroundings. We were…

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Filed Under: Pet Friendly Travel, Travel in Spain Tagged With: caminito del rey, hiking, malaga, pet friendly travel, spain

Glamping Hub for Pets: Pet Friendly & Unique Accommodation

June 7, 2016Leave a Comment

This week my husband Javi, Pumba (our 3-year-old Chocolate Labrador) and I had the opportunity to be a part of the Glamping Hub for Pets photo shoot! For those of you who aren’t sure what glamping is, just think of it as glamourous camping. Glamping gives you an outdoor experience in a unique structure surrounded by nature (for…

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Filed Under: Pet Friendly Travel, World Travel Tagged With: campaign, dog, glamping, glamping hub, pet friendly travel, pets, spain

Cordoba: Cruces de Mayo & Fiesta de los Patios

May 16, 2016Leave a Comment

We got lucky in Cordoba…and by lucky I mean we got three awesome fiestas for the price of one! We traveled to Cordoba for the Fiesta de los Patios…but what I didn’t realize is that the first week of May also coincides with Los Cruces de Mayo and the Battle of the Flowers. If you’re not…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: andalucia, cordoba, crosses of may, cruces de mayo, cruzdemayo, flower battles, flowers, golden triangle, patios, patios of cordoba, spain, spring, travel

Don’t miss out on the Ruta del Mosto in Sanlúcar de Barrameda!

November 11, 2014Leave a Comment

Sanlúcar de Barrameda is known as a summer destination by Spaniards and tourists alike, but one of my favorite events of the year happens in autumn—the Ruta del Mosto. What is the Ruta de Mosto? Starting in early November Sanlúcar’s Barrio Alto (uptown) is full of locals, live music, and wine! Mosto is a local wine that…

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Filed Under: Sanlúcar de Barrameda Tagged With: authentic, Barrio Alto, flamenco, November, Recreation, Ruta de Mosto, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, spain, United States

Vacation in Cadíz: 3 Beautiful Beach Bars you need to see

August 13, 2014Leave a Comment

  The Secret Chiringuitos of Cadíz Sanlúcar de Barrameda is located in the province of Cadíz, and one of the best things about vacationing (and living) in the Costa de la Luz is having easy access to the beach. In coastal towns there are many businesses and attractions that only open during summer (tourism season),…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: cadiz, holiday, seville, spain, summer, travel

Celebrating Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings)

January 7, 2014Leave a Comment

Something I always thought was really interesting and never knew about is the tradition of the Reyes Magos (aka Three Kings who went to visit baby Jesus bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh). Traditionally Spanish children receive presents on the morning of January 6th, not on Christmas day. This tradition seems to make more…

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Filed Under: Expat Life Tagged With: Reyes Magos, Roscón de Reyes, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, spain, tradition

Everything you need to know about Lagos, Portugal

September 25, 201310 Comments

Lagos is about 4 hours driving from Sanlúcar de Barrameda and 3 hours from Sevilla. It’s home to some of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen (they’re definitely a fair rival to the Greek Isles) and it’s a great spot to party! You can take a bus from Seville to Lagos—it costs about €20 each way and the…

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Originally from Florida's Forgotten Coast, I moved to Sanlúcar to teach for 'six months' in 2011 and never left! Follow my blog for global travel tips, expat life, and insider knowledge on local events and customs. Get the full story →

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