Have you noticed that suddenly everything around town is suddenly a “gastro” bar or some vintagey hipster café? Or even worse, a low-cost bar with the bucket of
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Ten Years of Spanish Life: Oh God Why?
Tomorrow, 21 October 2014, marks ten years since I arrived in Spain. Besides the obvious questions this raises – Where exactly did my life go? Why am I
Week One of Madrid’s Ebola Zombie Apocalypse: A Recap of the Most Important News
It’s been a quiet week in Madrid, my home town, out there on the meseta… The zombies are taking over what was once a beautiful city, but most people
As Ebola Virus Spreads, Madrid Prepares for the Zombie Apocalypse
The ebola virus has spread to Spain. Here’s an update… We all remember back in August when Miguel Pajares, a Spanish missionary, was brought from Africa to die in
RIP Uncle Emilio (Don’t You Get Any Ideas, Buffett!)
Some people are rabid Steve Jobs fanboys. Some people fantasize about rubbing Ronaldo’s abs or sitting in a hot tub with Iker Casillas. But I, your gracious host–always a
GR Footpaths in Spain: Walking Tours of the Iberian Peninsula
Here’s some info about the GR footpaths in Spain. I’m a big walker, so any time I’m out and about and I see the characteristic yellow arrow for
Conversation with a Peruvian Waitress
I went to a Peruvian restaurant in Madrid recently, and this happened… Waitress: [To Latin Friend] Dile al gringo que esta salsa es muy picante, pero que no
Best books about Spain and Madrid – get your read on!
Looking for the best books about Spain? Here are some of my favorites… This was inspired an article that caught my interest today. It was a list of
Clases de lo Social: The webseries about the awkwardness of Spanish life
Do you want a real idea of how modern Spanish life works? Check out the web series Clases de lo Social. The story is about a high school where,
Spanish Liberal Politicians Rush to Defend the Monarchy
With the abdication of our beloved Monarch this past Monday, and the consequent hand-wringing about the future of the country, I figured it’s a good time to talk
