Advice from one traveler to another
Living in Spain is an exciting prospect, but adjusting to life in a different country can be challenging at first. Over the years I’ve come to love all the quirky characteristics of pueblo life in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, but there are definitely some things I wish I’d known before moving here. Below are some quick tips…
For some reason I thought cruising with the twins (age 4) would be similar to the days when I cruised without children…HA HA. We survived the cruise and even enjoyed some parts. Overall I’d give the experience a 7 out of 10; partly because of my overexpectations and partly because I was underprepared. Here are…
After living in Spain for 10+ years, there’s only one way I know how to eat like a local…and that’s by eating at a local’s home! 😜 I’m talking about those traditional homemade dishes they love…the ones they prepare during family gatherings, the ones that have been passed down over generations. That’s the only way (in…
My family visits us in Spain every year during Christmas. They’re quite familiar with Sanlúcar (our home), so this year we decided to plan a mini getaway to someplace new. Last year I chose Galicia (a bad idea in winter, especially with sick kids) so this time I opted for a sunny and warm destination….
If you find yourself in Sanlúcar de Barrameda during November or December, I highly recommend making a few stops along the unofficial Ruta de Mosto (Mosto Route). You’ll find cheap wine, great food, and plenty of flamenco music. This article is now available as a mobile app. Go to GPSmyCity to download the app for…
My family has been visiting Puerto Sherry for years (it’s just 30 mins from Sanlúcar). We love the area so much we recently purchased an apartment overlooking the marina. 😍 Below you’ll find my personal recommendations I share with family and friends staying at our place in Puerto Sherry. If you have any questions, just leave…
Semana Santa or Holy Week is one of Spain’s most interesting traditions. It takes place every year during the last week of lent and ends on Easter Sunday. Each city has their own unique twist on this centuries-old tradition, with Seville being the most famous of them all. However, if you want to experience this…
How much do flamenco dresses cost? What accessories do you need? 🤔 Before we dive into the details of how to create your look for feria, there are some things to know upfront. First, shops normally start to get new flamenco dress inventory starting in mid-February, and will continue to get new dresses weekly until the…
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is Spain’s 2022 gastronomic capital…so we should expect the city to have stellar breakfast and brunch options too, right? Personally, breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and I’d be lying if I said we didn’t go out for breakfast or brunch in Sanlúcar at least once a week. 🍳🥓 Some…
The horse races in Sanlúcar are back and better than ever! During the height of the pandemic this annual event was put on hold, but now it’s back in full swing and I couldn’t be happier. There are two race cycles during the month of August, and each one lasts 3 days. The cycles take…
Three words come to mind when describing Sanlúcar de Barrameda: bueno, bonito y barato—good, beautiful and cheap! 😉 I moved to Sanlúcar over 10 years ago, and this post contains my go-to list of free activities for when family and friends come to visit. 👉 This article is now available as a mobile app. Go to GPSmyCity to…
“Am I brave, or just insane?” I thought to myself as I hauled my 20-month-old son up the side of a cliff in Tarifa at midnight. We were walking back to our amazing rental and the “10 minute walk to the center” advertised on the website seemed to be more of a hike than I’d…