Lisbon seems to move to the unhurried melody of a jazz song, one with a steady rhythm and a lazy bass. You almost want to imagine everything in black and white with its old trolley cars and tiny cafés; but then you’d miss all the colors of Lisbon – yellow and gold, aqua, teal, pastel pink, and lilac.
Diego, Diego, & the Stallion
I love horses. As a child, I was a classic “horse” girl, subscribing to all those magazines like Young Rider and Horse Illustrated; going to horse camp in the summer; browsing different halters at Pet Smart and assuring the sales clerk that, as a 12-year-old living in the suburbs, a pony was “definitely in my near future.” It…
Finally Spring
In the words of the great poet and my good friend, Antonio Machado: “La primavera ha venido/ Nadie sabe cómo lo ha sido.” The spring time is finally here and, like the trees and flowers around me, I have emerged from a long creative hiatus. Just because I haven’t been writing about them, the adventures…
A Guide to Getting Your Nom On in Córdoba
Happy New Year! What’s better to start of 2017 then with some food? 😉 One of the (many) wonderful things about southern Spain is the cheap food! If you’re anything like me, then you love to eat and drink and be where the people are, particularly on a sunny terraza. Eating is one of the…
A Stranger in Galway
The day was chilly and dark, the rain misting down without any real conviction. I had just eaten a hearty plate of fish and chips and I was feeling a little… under the weather. It was the land of Guinness, after all. Galway, Ireland was exactly what you imagine Ireland should look like. It was…
Where to Live in Córdoba, Spain
Planning on moving to or visiting Córdoba? Congrats, it’s a great little city! Here’s a quick guide of where to live if you’re looking for new home, or if you’re just curious and feel like wandering. For the sake of brevity and readability, I’ve grouped some neighborhoods that are technically independent into one area. Keep in mind that…
Nostalgia, She’s a Cruel Mistress
As the new school year starts, I’ve started to feel the unwelcome pangs of nostalgia again. It’s got me scrolling through old photos and presentations; looking out the window and sighing wistfully as I imagine an orange-tree filled plaza far away. What’s the hardest part of moving on? Is it the leaving or the remembering?…
How to London in Two Days
Ah, England. The land of ancient monarchies, confused politicians, and excellent rock music. It had always been on “the List,” but curiously, I was never really too interested in seeing London. Perhaps it was my inner hipster, but I figured that London was so hyped up, it couldn’t possibly be that interesting. Thankfully, I am happy…
That Damn Rusty Lock: A Story of Personal Growth
This is the door that leads to the rooftop of my old apartment building. See that rusty lock there? It was the bane of my existence. It’s safe to say that I was incapable of opening this door. No matter how many times I tried, I couldn’t get it. I would yell, kick the door, and…
Galicia, the Land of the Octopus
Tucked into the far west coast of Spain, nestled right above Portugal and out of the way of just about everything is the community of Galicia. It’s well-known for many things: like the Camino de Santiago, a popular pilgrimage across Spain, its dramatically green landscapes, and the seafood. I jaunted up to Vigo, the largest city in…
The Empress of the Universe 