Fabled Mallorca
The following is an excerpt from my memoir-in-progress. I have been posting sporadically and that is because I have been going through some difficult personal issues and I took a […]
Category Archives: Spain
Gambling on Madrid and Valencia
A few weeks ago, I finally took a much-needed break. It was my first block of time off since I started my job in December of 2019. Even living in […]
Splendid Salamanca
When recently visiting my friend in Madrid, we decided to take a side trip. I’d already been to Toledo and Salamanca was a reasonably priced train ticket compared to other […]
Three Times, Always The Charm – Madrid
I have a serious crush on Madrid. I’ve been there three times now in about a year and a half, obviously I can’t stay away! It was dead in August […]
A Tale of Two Cities: Madrid and Amsterdam, Part 2 of 4
Madrid: Part 2 of 2 One of the best things about Madrid is the good value of eating out. As you will see, madrileños love to go out too. Dining […]
A Tale of Two Cities: Madrid and Amsterdam, Part 1 of 4
Madrid: Part 1 of 2 I just got back from an 11-day trip to Madrid and Amsterdam. They were vastly different. I had expected to like Madrid but to fall […]
Stephanie Golisch 