Eating Gluten-Free in the Canary Islands

"I'll have the croquetas", I crooned with a grin, relishing each syllable as it bounced off my tongue. I hadn't been able to utter that phrase in over five years. As I savored each word, I could taste the creamy béchamel sauce, the crispy shell crumbling into pieces on my plate, and the tiny bits of tuna melting in my mouth.  Since being diagnosed as a Celiac, I had surrendered to...

Playing Catch Up: April Updates

Relevant words & a reminder to sigue adelante Happy spring, everyone! I don't know about you, but so far this season has flown by. These past couple of months have been filled with nonstop travel, chaotic days at work, wine nights with friends, exploring Spain extensively, and enjoying Madrid on a tight budget. Balancing teaching, blogging, travel and friend-time has been a bit of a challenge...

Getting to Know Toledo: A Tour with Travel Republic

Just outside of Madrid lies Spain's former capital, the historic city of Toledo. This medieval hilltop town is one of the most colorful views into Spain's captivating past. Due to the city's history of peaceful coexistence between Christians, Jews and Muslims, Toledo is also known as the "City of Three Cultures". Not only is this enchanting UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with history, but...