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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Cordoba: Cruces de Mayo & Fiesta de los Patios
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…
6 Things you should see in Miami
When someone mentions the word “Miami” I automatically think of Cuban sandwiches and nightclubs…but aside from the staple food items and party scene this city has so much to offer! As a Floridian, the last few times I visited the city I really missed out on some of the must-see neighborhoods as I mistakenly…
4 Famous neighborhoods you need to see in Lisbon
After staying in Lagos we headed up to Lisbon. If you’re driving be prepared to pay for the toll-booths (it cost us about 20 euros). My little brother and his friends took the direct bus and met us at the apartment, the bus ended up being quicker (and cheaper)! Baixa If you’re planning to…
Visiting Greece: Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, and Nafplion
My family and I recently spent 6 days, 5 nights in Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora and Nafplion. This was my third trip to Greece and this time I wanted to make sure we avoided the summer crowds. We planned our trip for December and based on our experience winter was the perfect time to visit…
Vacation in Cadíz: 3 Beautiful Beach Bars you need to see
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),…
Everything you need to know about visiting Istanbul
I’ve just returned from a trip to Istanbul and wanted to write down some of the things we did for any of my friends planning on making the same trip. One of the things that surprised me most about Istanbul was how beautiful it is — between the copious amounts of blooming flowers (April is…
Plaza del Salvador
I love living in Barrio Santa Cruz because it is one of Sevilla’s most central neighborhoods. It’s in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of the city, however just turn down one of thesmall side streets and you’ll find yourself walking down a quaint and quiet cobbled road. One of my favorite spots to drink…
Casa Bigote: The Best Seafood in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
For the BEST and I mean BEST seafood you’ve got to go to Casa Bigote. Almost everyone you ask who has been to Sanlúcar will either have heard of Bigote, or have eaten there themselves…it’s that good! There are two options for eating at Casa Bigote; Bigote’s Taberna (barra) or the Casa Bigote Restaurant. The taberna…