I like to buy unique things when I travel, special items that you won’t find at a regular souvenir shop. I have an Aboriginal art silk scarf and a hand-painted boomerang from Australia and an embroidered table runner from Santorini. That’s the kind of stuff I’m talking about. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with touristy […]
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When you think about Spanish fashion brands, Zara is the first one that comes to mind. But there are many more clothing brands in Spain that locals can’t get enough of and that you should know about. Some of you have asked me what do people wear in Spain? or what Spanish brands are popular
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In a few hours we’ll be welcoming 2019, I can’t believe how fast time flies! My husband and I are joining our families to celebrate with a traditional Spanish holiday dinner at home. We are very family oriented, like the vast majority of people in Spain. Spanish families have strong ties, much stronger than in
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I’m Spanish but I had never been to the Balearic islands until now. This summer we decided to spend the holidays in our beautiful country and we thought Menorca was the perfect destination since it’s got everything we love: sparkling beaches, delicious food and charming towns. This post is the first installment of the Menorca
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I used to think that to see lavender fields you had to go all the way to the region of Provence in France. This spring I found out that I had beautiful fields close to home so I marked down on my calendar “visit lavender fields in July”. Why July? Because it’s when this flower
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I’ve always chosen beach over mountain and big city over small town, so I never thought I would feel so blissful in the mountain. The three days we spent in the northern Spanish region of Cantabria feel like a dream. The landscapes and stone houses seemed taken from the unforgettable cartoon we watched as kids,
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Among our favorite places to grab a bite in Madrid are food markets. We love to take guests to see them when we are showing them the city as well. The great thing about food markets is that there’s something for everyone and it’s all in one place. Whether you are going with friends, family
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