It’s been soup weather here in Louisiana: chilly, rainy and gray. But it’s lasted so long that my repertoire got a little tired … we’ve had gumbo, potato soup, white cheddar and broccoli, even chicken noodle. Then I remembered one of my favorite comfort foods to whip up when I’m in the mood for soup … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Spain
Travel Tips: Don’t Overlook the Tourist Traps
I’m a bit of a budget travel snob. It’s not a particularly flattering aspect of my personality, but admitting you have a problem is the first step toward recovery, right? We pride ourselves on finding new, out of the way places even in very touristy cities … and, as a result, we often turn our … Continue reading
Photo Essay: Zaragoza, Spain
I’ve mentioned our serendipitous trip to Zaragoza before and I’m sure I’ll tell more stories about it in the future (in case you haven’t noticed, we like to tell stories about our travels). But in this entry, I’d like to focus on one of the things that struck me most about our visit — the … Continue reading
Serendipity: Seville, Spain
Visiting Seville was such an exotic treat for us! It was very different from the rest of our experiences in Spain. We stayed in the Triana district, which has a very traditional yet artistic feeling, and is home to lots of locals only spots. They definitely observe siesta (which makes for super-hungry American tourists, if … Continue reading
Photo Essay: Palma de Mallorca
While many consider Spain’s Balearic Islands to be a party destination, our visit to Palma de Mallorca proved that there’s a lot more there than clubs and techno music. In fact, the culture is filled with food, history, art and literature … with amazing beaches peppered in. We visited Palma in the summer of 2010, … Continue reading
Why Travel?
So, it’s time to talk about that eternal question – why travel? Or in our case, why travel so much? We’re of average means … there’s certainly no trust fund in our future (is there? IS THERE?), and each of us has been a student at different times during our adventures abroad. Traveling on a … Continue reading
Serendipity: Tarragona
As I said before, serendipity plays a large role in trip planning. When Barry and I were preparing for our third trip to Spain (have I mentioned we love Spain?), we watched an episode of House Hunters International for inspiration. As it happened, we were trying to decide where to go after Barcelona but before … Continue reading