If you’ve ever studied Spain, you’ve probably seen this view before. This is one of the nicest views in all of Spain, overlooking the city of Toledo and the Tagus river (called el Tajo in Spanish). I took this picture … Continue reading Photo of the Week: View of Toledo
More than just an architectural gem, the Dominican monastery welcomed a multitude of historical figures, including Saint Teresa of Ávila and even Christopher Columbus Continue reading Experiencing Spanish History at the Convento de San Esteban in Salamanca
The Spanish writer’s former home offers a fascinating glimpse into an important period of Spanish literature and history Continue reading Exploring Miguel de Unamuno and His Works at His House-Museum in Salamanca
This week’s featured photo is from my favorite park in the world, Madrid’s Parque del Buen Retiro, where I spent many hours as a college study abroad student in the late 1990s. A famous structure in the park is this … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Palacio de Cristal del Retiro
A gentle introduction to Spain’s “fiesta nacional” Continue reading A Visit to Salamanca’s Museo Taurino
A must-see attraction, regardless of one’s interest in automobiles Continue reading Touring the Museo de Historia de la Automoción de Salamanca
The Spanish romantic poet was born on this day in 1820 Continue reading ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Carolina Coronado!
“You don’t choose a life. You live one.” Continue reading Movie Review: “The Way”
The Milwaukee Art Museum’s exhibition is a feast for any Hispanophile and art lover Continue reading Art Exhibition Review: “Americans in Spain: Painting and Travel, 1820-1920”
In general, I try to keep my academic career separate from this website, but my stance on that may be changing a bit, since there’s quite a bit of overlap. This brief post is just to share a book review … Continue reading Book Review: “Imagined Truths: Realism in Modern Spanish Literature and Culture”
Embracing what’s good about another culture without following blindly Continue reading Contemplating Snobbery and Stereotypes Over Calimochos
500 years later, millions of us still feel its impact Continue reading Ignacio de Loyola Was Shot in the Leg with a Cannonball
A visit to “La Fontana de Oro” played a pivotal role in my love of Spanish literature Continue reading The Night I Met Benito Pérez Galdós in an Irish Pub in Madrid
The Portrayal of Spain in Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises” Continue reading Fiestas, Bullfighting, and Wine
Designed by famed Spanish architect, the museum alone is worth a visit to Milwaukee Continue reading The Milwaukee Art Museum: Santiago Calatrava’s Masterpiece
A meditation on “La noche oscura” (“Dark Night of the Soul”), by San Juan de la Cruz Continue reading Searching for God in the Darkness
How a pandemic or mid-life crisis makes us return to the classics Continue reading Reconsidering Don Quijote
Surprisingly delicious combinations of flavors in a unique coffee drink from Cartagena, Spain Continue reading Have you tried a “café asiático”?
A study of free will in “Abre los ojos,” “Niebla,” and “La vida es sueño” Continue reading Could My Life Be a Game or a Dream?
Virtual visits in the era of Covid Continue reading Walking Around Madrid
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