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Mamma Mia
My Mom and I were standing at a bus stop in Rome. It was our last afternoon in the eternal city, and we were hoping to squeeze in one final amazing Italian lunch before leaving for the airport. My...
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Las Fallas Festival
The Las Fallas festival in Valencia, on the Costa Blanca of Spain, was one of our most memorable Spanish festivals! I had heard about this city-wide celebration, the grandest of Valencia events, with...
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Spain’s El Gordo Lottery
The man at the folding table was there each morning in front of the bar as I walked past on my way to Spanish class. At first I paid him little attention, but as he was faithfully there each day, I...
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Paella
Best paella ever, prepared by a local fisherman in Javea, Spain. Why it was so good: The broth simmered all morning and the fresh local shrimp. (My seven-year-old and I even tried something new…...
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Great Places to Stay
Where to stay when traveling is as important to me as the destination itself. I want a “home away from home.” A place to nest, put my feet up at the end of a day and savor my discoveries. I also want...
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Experience Moroccan Culture
Eating Moroccan couscous with our fingers, forming it into balls, sharing from one large platter in the middle of the low table… this meal in Zagora was the highlight of my family’s Morocco adventure....
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Family Cultural Exchange
The travel itch is upon me. Time to explore again. I’m most interested in a family cultural exchange to a Spanish speaking country. Any recommendations? Here are my considerations: Viva Nicaragua...
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Traveling to Nicaragua this week to explore and practice our Spanish at La Mariposa Spanish School and Ecohotel.
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