Spain is a country of festivals, from the Southern Spanish sherry fairs, to strange food fights and even wine battles. But one of the most beautiful Spanish festivals is surely Temps de Flors, a springtime flower festival in quaint Girona, one of the most picturesque towns in … [Read more...]
Hostal Empuries: Green, Gorgeous, and Gourmet
Tucked away on the northeastern coast of Spain, Hostal Empuries is yet another oasis on the Costa Brava. This unique hotel has a lot to offer, especially during the months bordering the summer season (May and June or September and October) when the area is quiet and peaceful, and … [Read more...]
Best Bites of 2012
My favorite food experiences from the past year. We are already more than a week into 2013, but it feels like just yesterday I was stuffing grapes in my mouth as the clock struck midnight. After an "early" Spanish New Year's Eve disco night (we got home at 8:00 a.m. and I'm … [Read more...]
La Vinyeta Winery: Telling a Story with Wine
It's been nearly four months since we visited Costa Brava and I am still thinking about our day at La Vinyeta Winery... Nestled in the lovely Empordà region of Catalonia, La Vinyeta is a young winery with a big message. Not only do they produce fantastic wines, olive oil, and … [Read more...]
Santa Clotilde Gardens: A Labor of Love in Lloret de Mar
As winter gets closer and closer I find myself fantasizing about the months of September and October. This year I had the incredible opportunity to take advantage of the late summer weather and travel. I visited Porto and the Douro Valley in Portugal, Girona and the Costa Brava … [Read more...]
