I love to eat and there’s nothing better than eating the local cuisine. Eating my heart out, is a new series where I share the delicious food I sample where ever I am! Today I’m highlighting my 2 weekend visits and a day trip to Granada! I love the small city, roaming the streets, watching the camaraderie of … Continue reading »
I’ve posted before about my love of tapas but here is another sampling of the many tapas I have eaten while living in Roquetas and visiting the nearby city of Almeria. I never tire of tapas. There are some tapas bars I prefer over others and many more places to try… I’m still surprised to … Continue reading »
Jamón, the ubiquitous cured ham, is everywhere in Spain. You’ll see pig legs dangling from restaurant ceilings and in grocery stores. You’ll see pig legs in a holder in many restaurants and often in Spanish homes. There are different varieties and flavors of Jamón, which is based on the curing process, where the jamón was cured, for … Continue reading »
I’m a part of a travel social media network called Couchsurfing, where travelers can stay with locals as well as, meet locals and travelers alike in there new city or hometown. I love this community and the ability to meet locals, stay with locals and gain an insiders’ perspective where I’m visiting. My time in … Continue reading »
After the Flamenco show Friday night with couchsurfers, we planned to meet them in the barrio La Latina. When we arrived, we both realized we had no idea where the street or bar was. I assumed it would be obvious and Angelica would know where it was. We (thankfully) caught the last metro home! We … Continue reading »
I boarded a bus last Thursday at 3pm for a mini getaway to visit mi mejor amiga en Madrid, Angelica and to (finally) see Madrid. My first 2 days in Spain were spent in Madrid, delirious and taking care of essentials- getting money, buying a phone, figuring out the metro, going to the train and … Continue reading »
Tapas. Oh, How I love tapas! What are tapas? They are a small, personal appetizer you order. It’s an incredible way to try a variety of dishes and man, do I love trying new foods! They are available in almost every restaurant and cafes in Spain but what is offered, how much and if you … Continue reading »
