Go to Venice: Ramblings on Italy’s City of Canals
When I was 25 I lived in Madrid and completed a quest to visit 25 countries in one year. If you’ve been following my journey here on Something In Her…
The Best of Barcelona, Spain in a Day: 24-Hour Barcelona Itinerary
Let's be honest - these days we all could use a dreamy escape. When it comes to cities that feel like a dream, you can't get much better than Barcelona,…
The Best of Madrid: An Insider’s Perspective
When I reflect back on life in Madrid my memories come back to me in swirls of color – riding the metro to meet friends for tapas and cerveza, exploring…
14 Favorite Travel Moments of 2014
2014 was a beautiful and moving year for me, filled with an unprecedented number of travel experiences that made the year pass like a travel aficionado's dream sequence. Since January,…
Real or Atlético: Which Madrid Fútbol Team Should You Support?
We talk about rivalries all the time in sports. Yankees-Red Sox. Lakers-Celtics. Cowboys-Redskins. But every once in a while, in a rare scenario that’s becoming even less common over time,…
Catch Waves and Surf in Spain at San Sebastián Surf Camp
I run into the sea and the thick pounding waves break on my body, filling my wetsuit with a layer of summer-warmed salt water. I hop on my board…
See the Windmills of La Mancha at Campo de Criptana
Out of all the day trips I took while living in Madrid, Campo de Criptana easily stood out as my favorite. This small pueblo, two-hours from Madrid by train…
Parque Europa: Madrid Hidden Places
During my last month in Madrid I discovered what would become one of my favorite places in the city – Parque Europa. I learned about this park, which contains…
Get Stoked For Summer at San Sebastian Surf Camp
On Friday I leave Madrid for a month of travel around Europe. To say I’m excited is an understatement, so instead I’ll say I’m stoked! And one of the…
Coronation Day in Madrid: Welcome to the Throne, King Felipe VI
A sea of red and yellow stretches as far as my eyes can see as throngs of Spaniards and aficiondos alike line the long sidewalks of Gran VÃa, Madrid’s main…
