by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
The question I am hearing from people lately is “Amalia, where have you experienced real Spain?”. My first thought, and what leads to my answer, is always of the small ancient villages of rural Spain, the country’s enchanting countryside. Since my... by Amalia | Europe, Spain
I love to wander when I visit new places. Rather than having my eyes on a map, I just start to walk and take in everything in my new settings with my whole being. My nose and ears kick in quickly, leading me to that great cafe or authentic local hang-out where I hear... by Amalia | Europe, Spain
I miss you Spain! I really do. I know, I know…I told you I would return and spend time with you in 2013. That obviously did not happen. Yet we both know, that I will be back soon. On certain days, a blue sky will evoke feelings I felt when living in your... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, Latest Things I Love, My Travel Chest
I have put something off for far too long…and the thing is, I know it has been selfish of me. You see, I have not had it in my heart to write about an experience because it was so wonderful for me. I feel no words I write can do it justice or really convey to... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
A year ago I left Denver on a non-stop flight to London. That was the start of a journey that lasted over eight months and took me from north to south throughout Italy, for a week into Geneva, exploring Spain and its different regions, and enjoying Lisbon in the fall.... by Amalia | Europe, Italy
There is a small town in northern Italy that I had never really thought to visit. So last spring, I enjoyed the pleasant surprise of discovering the enchanting town of Bergamo. I was staying in the larger city of Milan, one of the fashion capitols of Europe. For our... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Other Writings, Spain
I want my friends in Spain to know that I miss them. Not only do I miss the aspects of the culture and the traditions of years of history and ancient remains, but I miss the people. Each region is different and just like in any country, each person is unique. And yes,... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
I spent my Sunday afternoon visiting the little nearby village of Segura de Leon. The scenic drive was not even fifteen minutes from my mom’s village of Higuera la Real in the Spanish region of Extremadura. This area is for me the epitome of what is called rural... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
What a great surprise – visiting a guitar luthier in Spain! It all began last weekend when I got taken out to breakfast by two friends in Rota, Spain, Francisco and Marcos. Being retired Marines who have lived in Rota for some time now, they are enjoying all...