Pickle Deli Square

Jun 10

Jun 10 Trip Report: Iberia Regional CRJ1000 Economy Class VLC-SVQ-VLC

The quick trip from Valencia to Sevilla and back, on Iberia Regional (operated by Air Nostrum) CRJ1000. And, how to make boarding a regional jet take as long as possible.

Jun 5

Jun 5 Lounge Review: Sevilla's Sala VIP Azahar (Priority Pass Lounge)

Kai

Trip Report

Relaxing and snacking after an early arrival at the airport.

Jun 3

Jun 3 Bodeguita Romero, the best Pringá and Papas Aliñás of Sevilla?

Kai

Food, Spain

The website boasts about having the best Papas Aliñas and Pringá of Sevilla. I tasted these two star dishes, along with an excellent cuttlefish meatball tapa.

May 29

May 29 Flower Power! The Festival of Patios in Córdoba, Spain

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Festivals, Spain

When the iconic patios of Córdoba are decorated to the hilt with springtime flowers…

May 28

May 28 Córdoba Eats: A Trip Down Memory Lane to Taberna Salinas

Kai

Food, Spain

Visiting the first restaurant I ate at in my very first trip within Spain, 7 years later. Could the present reality live up to my magical memories?

May 27

May 27 Sevilla Eats: Taberna Álvaro Peregil's Montaditos (Little Sandwiches) and Vino de Naranja

Kai

Food, Spain

Stopping by for a quick vino de naranja (orange wine) and pringá (little sandwich with shredded pork, chorizo, and morcilla), just steps from the Cathedral of Sevilla.

May 24

May 24 Sevilla's Feria de Abril in Pictures

Kai

Festivals, Spain

Visiting the Feria de Abril, or April Fair of Sevilla, one of Spain’s most famous festivals. It combines several Spanish icons: flamenco dresses, flamenco dancing, the Cordobés hat, and horses.

Jan 8

Jan 8 Christmas in Spain Part I: Lights

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Spain

The cities really go all out with Christmas lights...

Jan 7

Jan 7 Trip Report: Overnight bus in Spain

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Trip Report

Traveling to Córdoba and back from Granada by ALSA's overnight bus...

Dec 23

Dec 23 Granada Eats: La Cueva

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Food

For dinner, I knew I wanted a sit-down restaurant to finally rest my feet, and also not contend with service protocol I was not familiar with...

Dec 23

Dec 23 Spanish Lesson: CHURRERIA Perfumería

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Food

Hot chocolate and churros is a favorite wintertime treat in Spain, and I for sure was going to do as the Spanish do...

Dec 23

Dec 23 Granada Eats: Bodega Casteñada

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Food

I tried coming to Bodega Casteñada earlier at lunch time, but it was so crowded I really felt uncomfortable eating there as a solo diner. I ended up going back after I descended from Albayzin...

Dec 23

Dec 23 Albayzin

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Spain

After striking out at a couple tapas bars (too crowded), I decided to climb up the Albayzin neighborhood, a traditionally Moorish neighborhood...

Dec 23

Dec 23 Views of Alhambra

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Spain

In the afternoon, I visited the Albaicin district, where you can find fantastic views of Alhambra from the Mirador de San Nicolás...

Dec 23

Just like the Mezquita de Córdoba, La Alhambra is an architectural landmark where I've had to memorize site plans and images for exams, and being able to see it in person was an opportunity I knew I had to grab...

Dec 16

Dec 16 Lodging Review: Hostal Mesones Granada

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Lodging

At 25 € per night, Hostal Mesones might be one of the best values in lodging that I've ever encountered...

Dec 16

Dec 16 Mezquita de Córdoba

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Spain

The Mezquita de Córdoba is one of those architectural landmarks that I remember perfectly from art and architectural history classes, so I knew I would have to pay a visit...