In fact, after this post, there’s still one more Greek-wine-centric post to come! But more about that later. Today, I’m talking about one of Santorini’s best wine & cheese tasting tours. The full story is here. I need some wine now. Continue reading
Have you been to Greece or Santorini? If so, what did you think? It’s certainly super luxurious and well watered by the tourism industry! In fact, in the midst of Europe’s continuing economic crisis, there’s little evidence that it’s affecting Greece, if you only take a trip here. Despite the hoards of honeymooners and cruise … Continue reading
Stalk this namesake valley, located on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, and you’ll soon discover its iconic butterflies are missing. No matter, this picturesque cove named Butterfly Valley will hold you in fervent rapture nonetheless. To discover this somewhat hard-to-reach valley, you must first hop a bobbing boat or scramble down a mountain from a connecting highway. Taking … Continue reading
Cut the Kitsch is hitting the road! After a nearly sleepless night on a bus from Madrid to Barcelona, I’m fleeing the Iberian Peninsula via El Prat Airport. My first stop: 4 days exploring a city that straddles two continents. My itinerary is quite lax. Except to say, I’ll be treating myself to a Turkish … Continue reading
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
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
Las Ventas, Madrid’s infamous bullring, promises “Spain” in the matter of a 45-minute tour. Throngs of tourists hop off buses for it. However, I didn’t intend to see inside it. I live here. Instead, I came to observe. With my camera, I focused on the older generation. Those that come here everyday to quietly admire … Continue reading
That refreshing newness of the new year gone? It can be disappointingly fleeting. Even in Madrid, the lull of February forcibly arrives with its stinging chill. And, as anywhere, the daily business of life can bog you down. Dreams become murky. Are they worth the effort? Is it realistic? In reverence to our new-year-selves, I’m … Continue reading
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