Two weeks before my 35th birthday, as I sat in the living room of my New Jersey apartment, a wave of panic washed over me. Just a few months prior, I had decided to move to New York but ended...
In celebration of Semana Santa, we’re taking you on a trip of how the week leading up to Easter is celebrated in the Spanish-speaking world. To keep things a bit more interesting, here are some of the more unique, wackier,...
Taking the stage at the Repertorio Español in a brightly colored geometric red, yellow, and blue dress, world-renowned flamenco star Olga Pericet appeared just briefly, leaving the audience wondering exactly what to expect. Yet within minutes, the suspense was over....
I had always thought of Spain as so far away and distinct from the Caribbean. I could close my eyes and still know that I was walking along those narrow, winding Madrid streets when I heard those constant “thetheo” and harsh jota sounds. But...
If you’re thinking of planning an island escape, somewhere in the Caribbean or Mexico might be what first comes to mind. There are frequent direct flights from lots of cities in the US and flight times are usually short to...