by Amalia | United States of America
In the American state of Virginia, there is a small old town called Lynchburg. The best small towns seem to have at least one great coffeehouse. For Lynchburg, that wonderful place of coffee and community is Market at Main. When I visited Lynchburg in early January of... 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, My Travel Chest, Spain
This is my second time in the small Spanish coastal town of Rota. The first visit I made was in the summer and for a short three days to visit friends and go to the beach. This time, I am getting to live with my friends in this great little beach town for the month of... by Amalia | Europe, Spain
Only thirty minutes from Oviedo, Spain is the city of Gijon. It is one of the larger cities in the region of Asturias and has a major port in the western portion of the city, next to the old historic district. I will start off this story by jumping to the... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
The heart of Oviedo, Spain is the area known as “el antiguo”, meaning ancient. I especially love this part of Oviedo for its romantically historic architecture that is a pleasantly heavy dose of the lasting impression of ages past. The prominent colorings of... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
Sundays in this part of Spain are pretty quiet. Most shops and restaurants are closed and some of the locals are out taking their Sunday strolls and drives. But for the most part, Oviedo was very calm and sleepy today. Even the weather seemed to match the mood. It... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
Recently I’ve told people that I’m living in Oviedo, Spain for the month of August. “Where is that?” they reply. It seems that Oviedo is less heard of than other towns in Spain. The town is located in the Northern region of Asturias. It is part of the country known as... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, My Travel Chest
“You cannot be in Italy and not visit Siena! You should go there on your trip!” It was this remark to me from Maurizia that made me glad, once again, for the fact that I have been traveling without booking things too far in advance. Because the thing was, I was...