Yesterday I turned a quarter-of-a-century-old. Or as we usually say, 25. At first, admittedly, the idea of that number as my age terrified me. Twenty-five, it’s the sudden shift from your young twenties to ahem, not so young. Yet, as I ease into this new step, this new age, I’m realizing being older has its … Continue reading
With 6.5 million in the metropolitan area, Madrid is mighty. If you have just a weekend in the Spanish capital, do this. I beg of you. There’s no flamenco listed, nor a stop for the Prado, but rather Madrid’s musts, from a local*. The places I have grown to love–or lust after. 1. Art Hop– … Continue reading
Thank you for the Liebster Award! Check out my tagger, (Pre) Concept, and her beautiful travel photography. Thank you! The rules of the Liebster Award: When you receive the award, you post 11 random facts about yourself and answer 11 questions from the person who nominated you. Pass the award onto 11 other blogs (make … Continue reading
Córdoba, Spain. Once the greatest civilized city of medieval Europe, Córdoba is now as quaint and charming as Andalucía gets, especially, on a sunny, spring day. What to visit? The old Jewish neighborhood is a maze of narrow streets that branch off from La Mezquita, Córdoba’s most revered architectural jewel. Its red and white striped … Continue reading
Inside Madrid is a new feature of Cut the Kitsch. Featuring Madrid’s traditional and modern enterprises and the people who frequent them. Deep in Lavapiés, Madrid’s multicultural neighborhood, you can find an untraditional Spain. On Calle Amparo, there’s a Turkish Cafe, a nondescript mosque, and now, a British cafe restaurant. Even in the brightly colored neighborhood, … Continue reading
Compelled by images of Las Fallas, which ended this week, I’m posting my own take on this cacophony of a festival. Its main elements consist of fire, political commentary, and folk tradition. In addition, St. Patrick’s Day falls on the weekend of the festival each year, adding an extra element of party. Las Fallas, in … Continue reading
At 1,486 meters, Spain’s tallest village, Trevélez stands tall. Its bulk, painted white, is a postcard image of Spain’s South. Houses stack upon houses on the incredible mountainous slope. Not far off, Spain’s tallest peak rises. Originally, I went to hike. I had wanted to step inside Granada’s Sierra Nevada since living in its provisional … Continue reading
When speaking of Madrid, it’s no secret that Malasaña is the city’s trendy superstar. After all, la movida madrileña occurred here in this neighborhood. If you’re unfamiliar with this freewheeling era in Madrid’s history, I’ll simplify it. After the Franco dictatorship ended, creative freedom exploded, especially in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Pedro Almodóvar, … Continue reading
Spurred by Hola Yessica’s latest blog post, “Where in Spain Wednesday“, I’m posting more on this enchanting city, Segovia. Famous for its Roman aqueduct, a sprawling 15 kilometers of stone, Segovia is a must visit for any Madrileño. With its neighborly proximity, one hour by bus, it also leaves few excuses for any traveler as … Continue reading
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