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
I felt like I was traveling into a mystical part of Spain as we flew from the coast and deeper inland. When I say “flew”, I don’t mean in a plane; we were driving, but at such fast speeds that it felt at times like we were flying. I like how... 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... 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, Italy, Latest Things I Love, My Travel Chest, Other Writings, Spain, United Kingdom
I tend to be a pretty simple and natural woman when it comes to clothes and shoes. Yet I love my heels. Good thing too, because I’m only about 5’2” without them. But I’m not so worried about that cause I like being short. There are great heels out there that are worth... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
A day in a country is unique and different thanks to that country’s people and culture. Today I am in Rota, Spain which is located in the southern region of Andalusia. I am staying with my dear friends Sara Medina and her daughter Carolina Medina. They have... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
It was mid-day and the morning blanket of grey-white clouds was gone, giving way to a clear blue sky and bright sun. With nothing to carry in my hands, flip-flops on, and wearing my bikini under my clothes, I headed out the door with a handful of cherry tomatoes as my...