After attending my first feria in Sanlúcar de Barrameda I was determined to learn how to dance Sevillanas! Sevillanas is a type of folk music and dance which originated around the 15th century in Seville. Sometime in the 18th century it mixed with other Spanish dance forms acquiring its beautiful flamenco flare. In my quest to find a…
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Everything you need to know about visiting Istanbul
I’ve just returned from a trip to Istanbul and wanted to write down some of the things we did for any of my friends planning on making the same trip. One of the things that surprised me most about Istanbul was how beautiful it is — between the copious amounts of blooming flowers (April is…
Plaza del Salvador
I love living in Barrio Santa Cruz because it is one of Sevilla’s most central neighborhoods. It’s in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of the city, however just turn down one of thesmall side streets and you’ll find yourself walking down a quaint and quiet cobbled road. One of my favorite spots to drink…