My Turbulent Flight Home & Our Aborted Landing
When our last full day together had finally arrived, my number one priority became spending every waking moment with Jorge …
Category: Spain
5 Foods You Have to Try Before Leaving Spain
The foods I tried for the first time in Spain were among some of the best types of cuisine I have …
The Wondrous Taste of Tigernut Horchata and Fartons
One sweet and delicious drink Jorge introduced me to while in Spain was horchata: a beverage made up of either ground tigernuts, almonds, sesame seeds, barley, or …
Climbing 207 Steps To the Top of El Miguelete
The Torre del Miguelete is one of the most iconic monuments in all of Valencia. El Miguelete stands directly beside the …
A Dunkin’ Donuts Ripoff Called Duffin Dagels Seriously Exists
I’m not quite sure which I found more amusing during my travels in Spain: learning that Dunkin’ Donuts, now simply called Dunkin’ in the …
Can You Eat the Sidewalk Oranges Growing in Valencia?
Well, the short answer is yes. … But you probably wouldn’t want to. Here’s why. The Spanish orange industry is …
Guess Whose Roscón Had the King Inside!!!
Discovering that the Three Kings (also called the Three Wise Men) are even more popular than Santa Clause in Spain was perhaps …
The Veggetti Spiralizes Vegetables into Spaghetti
I recognize that there is a possibility you may not know this yet but let me be the first to tell …
Swallowing 12 Grapes to Celebrate the New Year
In preparation for the clock striking 12, I was asked by my boyfriend’s parents to help sort a bag of …
Taking a Train to the Castilla-La Mancha Region of Spain
On December 30th, Jorge and I packed up our bags and left sweet little Chueca to catch a train to Jorge’s …
4 Incredible Destinations You Can Visit in Madrid For FREE
Our time in Madrid may have been limited but that didn’t stop us from setting out to see as much …
A Flamenco Dinner Date at Corral De La Moreria
Jorge’s parents recommended that he and I attend a dinner show at Corral De La Moreria: a famous restaurant and flamenco show …
Our Guided Tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid
One morning, Jorge and I left our adorable Chueca neighborhood to visit the Royal Palace of Madrid. Upon our arrival, we were met with a …
Dipping Churros in Chocolate at Chocolatería San Ginés
At the center of Madrid resides a famous cafe formally known as the Chocolatería San Ginés. The chocolateria primarily serves “chocolate con …
Exploring the Gran Vía of Madrid
In Spain, the Gran Vía is a famous upscale shopping street located in central Madrid. Fortunately for me and Jorge, …
