Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain is much like throwing a party and only one guest arrives. I remember going home for the holidays, having the house decorated with lights, poinsettias and a Christmas Tree. Friends and family all around, playing pool or cards, eating a ton. The food spread on the table was plentiful from a big…
Ordering food can be tricky when traveling in a foreign country. Even after years living in Spain, I still need to refer to my SpanishDict iPhone app to help me surf through the items on a restaurant’s menu. Here´s a Quick and Dirty Spanish Survival Food Guide: How to Order in Spain! – a collection…
How cool are dinosaurs? We loved the film Jurassic Park, and who could resist Rex, the shy Tyrannosaurus rex from Toy Story. People have always had a fascination with these magical creatures and Spain is no exception. In fact, Spain is one of the richest areas in the world for dinosaur remains, and has devoted…
So Why ¨98 and ¾¨ You May Ask? Interpretation of Dr. Seuss´ Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Lori Needleman As we travel through a magical world, Exotic places far and near, Steer ourselves clear of things that frighten, make us lonely or feel less than holy. As with life´s ups… and downs, We´ll…
I walked home returning from the Sunday ¨la comida¨ with a fast gait hoping to miss the summer rainfall. When the rain starts, it usually hits quite fast – sometimes with violent hail! When this happens everyone stops and usually gets stuck in La Plaza Torico until it passes. I love stormy days during…
13 Reasons to Love Albarracín How would you feel if you were transported instantly to the Middle Ages? Thats what happened the first time I visited Albarracín, a small town 30 minutes from Teruel and two hours from Valencia, Spain. This sleepy little tourist village lies 3,878 feet above sea level, and is unspoilt by…
Just ended the SocialTrip with #SienteTeruel after spending a few fabulous days in the Comarca del Matarraña (Valderrobres, Peñarroya de Tastavins, Beceite). The experience of being with social media experts and bloggers has been wonderful. Matarraña is one of ten municipals in the province of Teruel. Words cannot express the gratitude to all, especially sienteTeruel,…
While not everyone loves Valentine’s Day, imagine jumping on a flight to Spain and spending February 14th transported to the Middle Ages. That’s what it’s like during Las Bodas de Isabel de Segura, a festival dedicated to celebrating the love between two 13th-century young lovers known as Los Amantes de Teruel. Years ago, I was stuck…