Extremadura, Spain is a place my friends back home in the US have never heard of. For them, Spain is limited to Madrid, Barcelona, soccer, tapas and sangría-- with the occasional (more cultured) friend mentioning bullfighting or flamenco. But when I started writing about my … [Read more...]
Mérida’s Roman Ruins – Remnants of Ancient Civilization
Mérida, Spain is another destination in Extremadura that far surpassed my expectations. The city itself is underwhelming—its 40,000 residents make due with their rather run-down city center. But when you imagine ancient Mérida (Augusta Emérita), the capitol of the Roman province … [Read more...]
Stale Bread, Pumpkin, and Blood: Delicious Eats in Extremadura
I travel by taste, and most of my trips are planned around what to eat and where to eat it. Like all Spanish regions, Extremadura has its own culinary specialties-- and they are good. We were lucky to have time to sample plenty of delicious regional dishes, cured meats, and … [Read more...]
Visiting Cáceres in 24 Hours
It was a challenge. We had 24 hours to visit Cáceres, Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to a long list of must-see monuments. Armed with some travel tips from our friend Will, we set out to conquer Cáceres and prove that 24 hours was plenty of time to enjoy a new … [Read more...]
Trujillo: A Stroll Through Spain’s Most Romantic Village
Sometimes in our travels we are lucky enough to go somewhere without having digitally “been there” first. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy my favorite bloggers’ detailed descriptions of the exciting destinations I’ve yet to explore and could spend hours watching the videos on Matador, … [Read more...]
