Tapas. Pinxtos. Or less formally, little bites of Spanish goodness. There are plenty of reasons to go to Spain; tapas just happen to be the tastiest. In northern Spain, typical tapas styles and the dishes that represent them can vary widely, as can the protocol for ordering and eating them in different regions. Here’s a [...]
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A Tapas Tour of Northern Spain
May 17th, 2012 
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Tags: barcelona, Calle Laurel, Crianza, La Cuchara de San Teluno, logrono, roija, san sebastian, sidra, spain, Tapas. Pinxtos. 
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May 3rd, 2012 admin The fused scents of cigar smoke, charred wet stone and centuries of Basque history permeate the seven streets of the Casco Viejo, the cobblestone old quarter of Bilbao. I am dwarfed by ornate, 15th century six-story architecture, panoramic hills strafing the distance, and the cooling breeze from the Bay of Biscay fluttering my hair. This [...]
Up Close Picture of the Week: Ronda, Spain
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Madrid Travel Guide
April 30th, 2012 admin Caixa Forum Stairs Madrid is the capital of Spain and is a great center of the arts and entertainment. Much of Madrid’s allure, however, is its old architectural charm and the party lifestyle led by its residents. The nightlife in Madrid is first-rate. There are thousands of restaurants, bars, cafés, clubs, discos, and tascas that [...]
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