Livin' la movida loca
"It was 2005, and my friends and I were in crazy, 80s-inspired, neon-coloured outfits; some of us wore face paint and others were in drag." READ MORE
Hot chocolate: you sexy thing
"While Switzerland may get all of the attention today, Europe’s chocolate history begins in Barcelona, where Columbus landed after his first voyage to the Americas." READ MORE
Tortilla: Spain's most versatile snack
"Resign yourself to it: If you’re traveling in Spain, you’ll probably eat tortilla at some point. Whether you seek it out at a specialist bar or the waiter hands you a slice with your vino, tortilla is practically inescapable. Not that that's a bad thing." READ MORE
Five ways Madrid has changed me
"I’m practically forced to take it easy on Sundays because there’s nothing else to do that day. Everything’s closed. No errands possible." READ MORE
Best Tapas in Logroño
Lonely Planet "Bluelist," published in Spain, 6th Edition, p. 493. READ MORE
Persianas Libres in Malasaña
"Madrid’s Malasaña district buzzed with with the sound of spray cans and the smell of paint. Over 100 graffiti artists from all over Spain and Europe descended on the neighborhood to paint 140 shutters for participating businesses." READ MORE