Tango in Sevilla
June 27, 2018
“Maybe you’d be good at tango” I found myself thinking. The other half of my brain was apprehensive. … More Tango in Sevilla
Category: Sunshine
Butano: or how to get your gas bottle delivered to your door in Seville.
April 21, 2018
“Butaaaaanoooo!”
The call comes drifting down the street and up to my window, pulling me from slumber. … More Butano: or how to get your gas bottle delivered to your door in Seville.
Polka dots, paisley and olé! Feria time in Seville.
April 19, 2018
I step through the double doors and my attention is quickly placed on the vast array of coloured fabric in front of me. It covers table after table with patterns and textures, the walls hidden behind drapes in every imaginable tone. I take a step to the side to avoid a lady who is reaching … More Polka dots, paisley and olé! Feria time in Seville.
Guide to greetings in Spain
January 15, 2018
Greetings. They should be simple. And if you know what is socially expected in a culture, they are. But when you come from somewhere else, meeting people for the first time can become awkward and uncomfortable. … More Guide to greetings in Spain
In search of Adventure: the ships that sailed from Seville.
November 30, 2017
I stepped onboard with a sense of wonder. To think such a vessel could travel the world. I imagined the sails filled with the wind and the salty water crashing against the bow. … More In search of Adventure: the ships that sailed from Seville.
How Halloween crept in to Spanish culture
October 31, 2017
Last week someone at work suggested we “do something for Halloween”. … More How Halloween crept in to Spanish culture
Welcome to Seville
September 1, 2017
Hey there, welcome to Seville. I can see you’re new. I’m sure you can’t wait to take a look around. … More Welcome to Seville
Why people in Seville walk in zigzags
June 20, 2017
I’d known today would be hot, ever since the the thermostat had marked 26ºC at 8am. The same thermostat confirms it with its screaming display of 46ºC as I pass it again on my way home. This is what summer feels like in Seville. … More Why people in Seville walk in zigzags
Tips for visiting Seville in Summer
June 17, 2017
Temperatures rise beyond crazy in Seville during the summer months. Here are 6 tips to beat the heat when visiting Seville in summer. … More Tips for visiting Seville in Summer
San Isidoro del Campo: how a bunch of monks impacted Christianity in Spain
February 22, 2017
This old abbey was home to a religious community unlike most others in Spain at that time. … More San Isidoro del Campo: how a bunch of monks impacted Christianity in Spain
