10 articles tagged with spain travel
The first time I heard the haunting wail of a flamenco singer in Seville, I felt the same visceral response as when I experienced my first live bluegrass jam in Nashville. Both musical traditions speak a language that transcends words...
Standing before the shimmering titanium curves of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao for the first time, I couldn't help but think of cellular regeneration—how something damaged can transform into something vibrant and new. As a nurse, I've witnessed countless physical recoveries,...
There's a Seville that exists beyond the grand Cathedral and the majestic Alcázar—a city of whispers and secrets tucked away behind ornate iron gates and unassuming doorways. As someone who's spent years seeking the authentic pulse of cities across continents,...
Barcelona isn't just GaudÃ's playground—though _Dio mio_, his architecture certainly dominates the skyline and tourist itineraries. As someone who grew up surrounded by Venice's photogenic canals, I've developed an eye for finding beauty beyond the obvious landmarks. During my recent...
I still remember the first time I stepped into the Mezquita-Cathedral of Cordoba. The forest of candy-striped arches stretching into infinity literally stopped me in my tracks, and I stood there, mouth agape like the most obvious tourist ever. Ten...
Landing in Barcelona solo last spring was a total *pinch me* moment. After three consecutive seasons of sourcing textiles in Milan, I finally carved out a week to explore this Spanish design mecca on my own terms. As a retail...
Standing at the edge of La Concha Bay as morning light bathes the crescent shoreline, I'm reminded why San Sebastian (Donostia in Basque) continues to captivate me after multiple visits. While most travelers come for the world-renowned pintxos crawls—and rightfully...
I've always believed that the best travel stories begin with a bit of fear and end with newfound confidence. That's exactly what happened when I landed in Barcelona last summer with nothing but my weathered ##AFFILIATE##backpack|Osprey Fairview 40 Travel Backpack##/AFFILIATE##,...
The late afternoon sun casts a golden glow across La Concha Bay as I stand on Monte Urgull, watching San Sebastian unfold below me like a living canvas. This isn't my first visit to this Basque jewel, but each return...
There is something profoundly liberating about wandering the labyrinthine streets of Barcelona alone, guided only by curiosity and the gentle Mediterranean breeze. At sixty-three, I've discovered that solo travel offers a unique canvas for self-discovery and cultural immersion that simply...