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, My Travel Chest, Spain
Did you know that all throughout Spain, there are varying dialects of the Castilian Spanish that is spoken. They can tend to vary so much that basic words can be easily mistaken and misinterpreted. I think it’s pretty fun and an interesting part of traveling... 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
Tonight I had the most amazing realization about Spain…I have only just touched the surface and there is even more to experience and become a part of in this amazing country. From the backseat of the car, I lost myself as I gazed out the window at the dark black... by Amalia | Europe, Spain
There is something so peaceful and tranquil about the Spanish countryside where I am getting to be right now. My mother lives in a small pueblo (town) called Higuera la Real that is in the Spanish region of Extremadura. Since I arrived on Sunday from the busyness of... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
I recently wrote about the amazing experiences of food in Spain. By touching on breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the post revealed more about the people, culture, and their lifestyle. My way of summing it up? Life and food are savored and timing is... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
A castle! I see an old ancient castle! Across the aisle and through the bus window, I see an expanse of lush green fields with hills in the distance. Majestically positioned atop the largest of the hills is a castle more the style of a fort, with small houses...