Fallas Festival of Valencia
The Fallas Festival of Valencia culminates on March 19th with a riot of fireworks and bonfires that would even inspire Burning Man to stand up and cheer.
The High Price of Valencian Mud
Valencia is one of Spain’s principal ceramic centers.
Sensational Valencia
After our first week here, Valencia has proven to be a veritable feast for the senses.
Authentic Axarquía
East of Málaga city we explored the Axarquía region, a refreshingly authentic part of southern Spain.
Costa No Soul
We visited the Costa del Sol to stroll its sweeping beachside promenade and eat Dutch snacks at one of its many northern European restaurants.
Multifaceted Málaga
This week, we were introduced to the old, new, touristy, and authentic faces of Málaga.
Spring in Southern Spain
For our next month-at-a-time adventure, we are getting an early start on spring in Málaga, Valencia, and Cádiz, Spain.
Four Spanish Saints
During our three-month trip to northern and central Spain, we resolved to visit the shrines to four Spanish saints.
The Habsburgs and the Bourbons
The Habsburg and then the Bourbon royal families have ruled Spain for the past five centuries.
The Spanish Civil War
The acrimonious political divisions that led to the atrocities of the Spanish Civil War serve as a reminder to stand up and vote.
