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Flamenco: Life Experience and Tradition
The flamenco tradition is deeply rooted here in La Herradura. Born in the Andalucía region of Spain with influences from old Muslim, Jewish, and Romani folklore, the dance has become a part of the Spanish identity. The songs and dances are full of passion that comes from the depths of…
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It’s Never Too Late for Love and Art
My husband once told me that art is content given a form that communicates with us on a deeper level. Some days ago, I met a lovely couple that reminded me of this, and there is also a sweet love story involved in today’s post. I grew up in a…
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Local Events are Changing the World
All of us want to be healthy. Old habits are hard to break, and we need several pushes in the right direction. I have just been to an event in the old castle here in La Herradura that focuses on a more natural lifestyle. I love this kind of event.…
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Celebrating the Cross with Flowers and Fiesta
Spain is known as a great holiday destination not only because of its amazing locations but also because of the many festivals happening all year round. Yesterday, a deeply rooted tradition called Cruces de Mayo unfolded in our neighborhood here in La Herradura. It is celebrated at the end of…
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A Self-Taught Guitarist and His Two Worlds
Our small coastal town, La Herradura, is highly appealing to people with artistic talents. The famous Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia left a great cultural heritage, and musicians worldwide often visit. Some settled down here and created life and joy around them. Some days ago, my husband and I bade farewell…
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Language Exchange (Intercambio de Idioma) Meet-up in Almuñecar
I am happy because I’m one step closer to my dream of speaking Spanish fluently. I have discovered a new language meet-up initiative that is not too far from me. Helping each other by sharing knowledge gives confidence, which is certainly needed when you learn a new language. Immersion with supportive locals in…
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Last Photos from an Amazing Island with 1000 Volcanoes
The smallest and remotest of the Canary Islands, El Hierro, is, in many ways, the most progressive. Powered by wind and water, the ten thousand residents will soon be self-sufficient in electricity. The goal is for everyone to drive electric cars in a few years. The island is packed with…
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Portuguese Warships: Beautiful Danger
Danger can be beautiful, like small blue vessels in crystal clear waters. And if by accident you swim too near these living sails, the joy of a refreshing bath can turn out to be the worst nightmare of your life. I had never heard about deadly sailing sea creatures before my husband came…
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How I Became an Expat Against All Odds
When I was a kid, a fortuneteller told my mother that my destiny is in a foreign land. Of course, she didn’t believe it and took it as a sweet joke. But I believed it in a way because I was reading too many Viking romance novels and dreaming about a blonde warrior…
