by Daisy Rosales | Feb 4, 2016 | Africa, Morocco
Traveling through completely unfamiliar territory is inevitably like drinking from a fire hydrant. There are depths of culture to plumb, ancient stories to sift through, and pockets of communities that are nuanced and complex. I continued to return to a single...
by Daisy Rosales | Jan 29, 2016 | Europe, Spain
We had a special Barcelona experience: we were barely there for 72 hours, and spent Christmas Eve Catalonian-style. I can hardly do justice to Barcelona’s highlights since we only had time for a few stops, but I was absolutely in awe with its...
by Daisy Rosales | Jan 20, 2016 | Europe, Spain
Oh, the Alhambra. What a gem. No visit to Andalucia is quite complete without strolling the grounds of this magical palace, the last Moorish stand against Christian Spain. I’ve raved about the Moors and their architectural prowess in this post about the Royal...
by Daisy Rosales | Jan 18, 2016 | Travel Tips
I hate to admit it, but I read most when I’m traveling. The otherwise idle time spent in transit is distraction-free (with the exception of movies on the plane), and I find myself more likely to make it through a book while on the road. This past year, I...
by Daisy Rosales | Jan 14, 2016 | Europe, International, Spain
Seville might possibly be one of my favorite towns in Western Europe, and I have been to a handful. Laid back, sophisticated, sunny and romantic, it’s pretty much everything you might possibly be looking for on vacation. In 2015, we ended up traveling to 5...
by Daisy Rosales | Jan 8, 2016 | Europe, International, Spain
Oh, the south of Spain. Romantic, vibrant, charming and irresistible. Where does one begin? It’s a fascinating part of the world that integrates European, Islamic and Mediterranean cultures all at once. Our foray into this amazing corner of the world only...