Well, not MY face but you get the point. While taking one of our Barcelona walking tours I noticed a very strange and photogenic trend. People who live in Barcelona really take advantage of, and use, their public spaces. There were so many people sitting and enjoying their surroundings - whether it be doodling and very… Continue reading Photo Friday: Barcelona – I’ve Got My Contemplative Face On
I am not a morning person. Some of you have even noticed that there is a strange lack of sunrise pictures on this blog. There is a reason. I just don't do mornings - and even then don't talk to me until after my cup of coffee. Somehow when it came to the opportunity to… Continue reading Living the Dream: Costa Brava by Hot Air Balloon
It was only going to be 55 kilometers, right? No biggie. It was 38km the first day and then the rest was broken up into 2 other days... I mean, we did 40 or so for the World’s Most Dangerous Road. How hard could it possibly be? Oh yeah. I guess I didn’t take into… Continue reading Coasting Through Costa Brava – Biking on Vies Verdes
I had no clue what we had signed up for to be honest. All I know is that the trip we were taking with Visit Costa Brava had the word "cava" (Spanish champagne) in it and I was all about that. Morning crept upon us a bit early as somehow we were bitten by the… Continue reading Cava and Coves in Costa Brava
It is on every corner, every street, and every door. ….and it is beautiful. Barcelona graffiti is some of the most amazing I have ever seen. There is something about the energy that floats in the air. Maybe it is the acceptance of art. Poets, musicians, painters, dancers - these are the people that make… Continue reading Barcelona is Full of Art: Street Style
There they sat in all their shiny glory - Soviet style motorbikes that made me swoon - just waiting for us to hop on for our motorbike and side car tour around Barcelona. Did I mention that I have a small obsession with everything vintage? Shaun and I have already looked into the logistics of… Continue reading Sittin’ Pretty in the Sidecar – Motorbiking around Barcelona Tour
If there is one thing in the world that I’m good at, it is eating. After coming back from our Latin American trip I gained like a gazillion pounds because I was back in the culinary heaven of Austin, Texas. It was in Barcelona that I fell in love with the amazingness that are local… Continue reading Stuffing my Face at La Boqueria
We arrived in Barcelona a bit flustered. We had been to Madrid, Spain before and honestly, we weren’t super impressed with Spain. We had come over to find out if this was the life we wanted - teaching English - and we went back home and didn’t look back. It wasn’t that it was horrible.… Continue reading Hidden Barcelona and HouseTrip
While meandering our way around Segovia Spain in the rain, we came across this tunnel that not only protected us from the torrential downpour. Just for a moment it allowed us to experience a slice of Segovian life. There is nothing quite like the sound of rain softly hitting the cobblestones of the street in… Continue reading Travel Photography – A Peek into Life in Segovia Spain
I must admit, I have a sick obsession with black and white photos. The Segovia Cathedral will be bringing in this Photo Friday. It really caught my eye while we were traveling around Spain in 2010. This is when I really started to notice that architecture in Europe was so different and unique - I… Continue reading Travel Photography – Segovia Cathedral
This is my most favorite picture that I have taken while abroad. Shaun and I spent the New Year in Madrid, Spain (2009-2010) and witnessed the rainiest winter they had received in years. Luckily for me umbrellas and slick streets make amazing subjects. ...so goes our luck with the rain following us around the world!… Continue reading Travel Photography – Rainy Madrid Weather
While walking through Toledo there were so many small alleys and beautiful streets. This street caught my eye in particular due to the amazing textured road and gorgeous old buildings. While I love living in the U.S., there is something spectacular about the older houses. Its like you are walking past history. If only walls… Continue reading Travel Photography – Streets of Toledo, Spain
I have always loved beautifully designed buildings and churches - specifically gothic style architecture. One of the most amazing things about Europe is the opportunity to take in and experience these masterpieces. Our friend Lindsay suggested we head to Toledo, Spain (from Madrid) for a day trip and we were forever grateful. It wasn't just… Continue reading Travel Photography – Toledo Cathedral
We had just arrived, a little jet-lagged, rubbing our eyes in disbelief. We had just made our way across the Atlantic for the first time and on our first day in Madrid, Spain, our gracious hostess took us in and around downtown Madrid. While our day was long, we experienced a sunset over warm, Roman-esque… Continue reading Travel Photography: Things to do in Madrid – Retiro Park
When Shaun and I travel, one of the things I look forward to the most is the top meals we could have in the different countries we visit. I am the first to say that, while it is important to stay healthy on your trips, I will also be one of the first people that… Continue reading Top 4 Meals Abroad
