I can smell it wafting through my window, the perfume of fresh roses tickling my nose and stirring me from my morning slumber. As if a prince tip-toed into my room to wake me up. Birds chirp, the sun is shining, and flower petals are everywhere – falling from the sky like a spring shower. […]
A Spanish gin and tonic is not your average cocktail. With its distinctive taste and presentation, this drink has become a staple in Spain’s cocktail scene. You might not expect cocktail recipes from a travel writer, but my love of spirits and travel combined to bring you this story and the how-to for a perfect Spanish […]
One of the universal things we all have to do in the world no matter what religion, sex, age, or culture is eat and drink. And some places just do it better than others. Sure – there’s countries and regions that make great food and have plenty of famous chefs, like America, but then there […]
Everyone wants to know how to save money these days, we look for sales, coupons, Groupons, budget travel, and countries with great exchange rates. But for those of you with a wad of cash burning a hole in your pocket that you just have to get rid of, then I’ve got the vacation for you. […]
A region filled with mountain villages, snowy peaks, and dormant volcanoes is bound to be full of adventure. Whether it’s soft adventure, cultural adventure, or heart pounding adventure, there are plenty of things to do in the Pyrenees. In fact, the Spanish Pyrenees has something for everyone! Biking in the Pyrenees Experiencing the rural cultures […]
What are we going to do today? Someone in our group asks.“Eat, drink, and enjoy life,” came the reply. We all smile because we know it’s true. Travel in Catalonia, specifically the Spanish Pyrenees and Costa Brava, is about enjoying simple pleasures. And they have pleasure in abundance; there’s so much of it that I […]
I can feel the heat on my skin as the flames scream upward as if it were a fire-breathing dragon next to me. It warms my goosebumps on this chilly, fog –filled, early morning in the Pyrenees and brings a smile to my face; a rare sight in the morning. Balloon Lift Off My favorite […]
It’s the first thing I noticed as I drove from the Barcelona airport towards Costa Brava, a sea of red set against the green hillsides. I was quite tired from the overnight flight, but as my blurry red-eye flight vision processed what I was seeing, I realized that it was fields of red poppies, reminding […]
I’ve been traveling for 7 years, and thanks to a little luck, I’ve had relatively few bad luck experiences. Sure, I’ve experienced some issues – luggage delayed a number of times, flights canceled, items stolen, faulty gear, and illnesses. But none of these things were ever really serious or horrible. Not like my friend Charlie’s […]
Spain’s sun-kissed shores, cosmopolitan cities, rich culture, and tempting cuisine all serve to make this country a popular destination among vacationers. However, these are not the only things that attract the independent traveler. If you’re after an adventure of the more spiritual kind or who simply want an experience with a difference, embark on the […]
