Culinary Vacations: Eating Prickly Pears in Spain
Chumberas, or higos chumbos are everywhere in the lower areas of Spain´s Sierra Nevada mountains. A chumbera is a prickly pear, the fruit of the cactus. People are picking and selling them in arid...
View Article5 reasons to travel to Europe in the Fall (and where you should visit)
While summer vacations bring many tourists to Europe, would you ever travel to Europe in the Fall? As someone who loves the Fall weather, Europe, and budget travel, there is no better time to see...
View ArticleBarcelona, beaches, football, and the beauty of Gaudí
What place comes to mind when I mention beaches, sunshine, art, and Europe? Barcelona naturally! Barcelona is a beautiful city on the east coast of Spain. As the heart of Catalan country, this place...
View Article5 Things: Spanish Edition
If you've been following Glocal Girl for some time, you know that prior to the Netherlands I lived and studied in Spain. For 13 months I lived in a tiny European apartment in Barcelona, in the...
View ArticleSpain Part I
Our weekend in Madrid was a whirlwind of tapas, pitchers of sangria, Tinto de Verano and best of all - SUN. I think I spent a majority of the days with my face tilted upwards, eyes closed, and...
View ArticleTravelogue: A day In Madrid
Last weekend we were in Madrid with my blog friends Ellen, her boyfriend PAB and Lauren, to celebrate her 30th birthday. Our entire trip consisted mainly of soaking up the sun, trying different tapas...
View ArticleSpanish Dinner Party
Lately, all I can think about is Spain. While we save our pennies in hopes of a trip in the distant future, I'm focusing on what I can enjoy now: the food of Spain.We had a Spanish-themed dinner party...
View ArticleCannolis, turron, tarte aux pommes, and kirju koer: an international sweet tooth
In my opinion, desserts can be the best part of a birthday meal, and in many families cherished traditions. Some sweets can even create a greater ripple effect, and become the impression of a state,...
View ArticleWishlist: Coastal Living
Before moving to the Netherlands I spent my childhood and greater part of my adolescence in California. Growing up in Sacramento/Los Angeles I was always in some form of water, whether it be the...
View Article7 off the beaten path places in Europe that tell a story
The Eiffel Tower. The Colosseum. Big Ben. The iconic landmarks of Europe. There is a reason that places like Paris, Rome, and London are popular with tourists. Western Europe is one of the most...
View ArticleGranja-xocolateria La Pallaresa – Barcelona, Spain
Guest Author: Debbie Dubrow Get Your Chocolate Fix at Granja-xocolateria La Pallaresa in Barcelona, Spain. This old fashioned chocolateria, located just off La Rambla, serves fresh churros along with...
View ArticleThe top 10 best places to see in Barcelona
Sitting in the café near my hotel, the time had come for me to try it again. What better place to enjoy it than Barcelona! While years had passed since I tried it, this seemed the Spanish thing to...
View ArticlePhilip Glass Opera on life of Walt Disney debuts free online
In the music world the debut of a Philip Glass opera is always a noteworthy event. On Wednesday the world premiere of his new work "The Perfect American" will be broadcast live online as a free webcast...
View ArticleA Taste of Spain
There are some things that have the power to take you back to a time and place, where memories collide in a rush of images – and you get to experience a moment all over again. Sometimes, it’s a song,...
View ArticleBook review: "The Secrets of Spanish Tennis"
Rafael Nadal leads the Spanish Armada. 2014 photo by Paul Bauman Spain, with a population of 47.7 million, has five of the world's top 20 men's tennis players and 12 of the top 100. The United...
View ArticleThe Transfer of Mothering
There’s no denying it’s been a tough winter. Since December we’ve been battling injuries, experiencing traumatic loss, and watching people we care about learn how to live with a new normal. It’s been...
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