Nestled between the Sierra and olive fields as far as the eye can see is Jaén, the forgotten city of Andalucia. Stated by our blahblahcar driver, “You know you’re in Jaén when the road starts deteriorating” and as if on cue we hit a couple of… Read More »The Forgotten City of Andalucia
Beautiful women Free Vermouth and Flamenco what more could you need? Last weekend Tim and I went to the Flamenco fashion show held in Jerez’s famous Gonzalez Byass bodega. We were invited guests, brought along to take pictures or blog about the event; we had… Read More »Flamenco Fashion Show
Every year since the early 90s for one night the residents of the old part of Arcos de la Frontera put on an amazing performance of a live nativity scene “belen viviente.” Through an incredible display of craftsmanship and cooperation the residents recreate scenes and… Read More »Transported Through Time
From the end of November to right up until Christmas there is a constant buzz of activity throughout the center of Jerez; streets that were empty around the normal siesta hours are now filled with people loitering about; traffic lines the streets and people congregate… Read More »The Month of Zambombas
Semana Santa is the celebration that takes place the week leading up to Easter; it is an event that literally transforms towns and cities across Andalucia. Processions of elaborately decorated pasos “float-like structures” adorned with Jesus and Mary, groups of pointy-hood wearing penitentes, the aroma of incense and… Read More »The Phenomenom of Semana Santa in Andalucia
During Semana Santa or “Holy Week” (the week before Easter) a friend of mine, Mitch and I traveled to Granada; a city both of us have been wanting to visit for a long time. It’s funny because for many outside of Spain (mostly those from the… Read More »Tapeando in Granada