Travels Below Sea Level
We left North Holland and traveled two hours by train to our new home for the month in Moordrecht, South Holland.
Snacking Like Dutchies
During our month in North Holland, we have skipped the main courses and survived instead by snacking like Dutchies.
Netherlands on Two Wheels
From the saddles of our new second-hand Dutch bikes we are following the local way of life.
Beyond Amsterdam
In Alkmaar, we rented a small apartment, bought a couple of second-hand bikes, and set out to explore the province of North Holland.
Hello Holland
Over the next two months, we hope to keep our feet dry as we explore the Dutch provinces of North and South Holland.
The All-Purpose Andalusian Horse
To get to know the versatile Andalusian horse, we visited the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and the Yeguada de la Cartuja stud farm.
Semana Santa in Southern Spain
Semana Santa (Holy Week) is the most important religious holiday in Spain.
Navigating the Sherry Triangle
Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and El Puerto de Santa Maria form the Sherry Triangle, home to the sherry wines of southern Spain.
True Paella Valenciana
To find and consume true paella valenciana, went to see paella’s rural birthplace on the banks of the Albufera lagoon.
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.
