Food porn, iberico style
*Cue 70’s wah-wah, chicka chicka sexy music* Oh yeah, that’s right baby. Come here with your glistening, jamon-y goodness. For further money shots, check out the Madrid episode of No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain.
Tag: Spain
Spain and its weird festivals
You’ve all heard of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, and maybe even la Tomatina in Bunol, but “El Vitor” in Mayorga near Valladolid is definitely more bizarre. Those are animal hides that they’re burning. Called paja, the skins turn into a tar-like substance which is impossible to remove, … Continue Reading →
How to travel in Europe as a vagabond
When it came time to leave Sunseed I had no plans. My only goal was to see Europe, and do it on the cheap. The greenback hasn’t been fairing too well against the Euro, and as a result wiping your ass in Europe can cost you a fortune (70¢ to … Continue Reading →
Seven weeks in the Spanish desert… with no jamon!
When I first started researching the Sunseed community in the remote south east of Spain, I couldn’t find its location anywhere on the website. When I asked why, they told me it was intentional. It was feared if this information was public, they would be inundated with squatters, wanderers and … Continue Reading →
Barcelona…there’s no place like home.
Let me preface this post by saying that I am extremely biased when it comes to Spain, and my second home, Barcelona. I love the shit out of this city. Back in the day, I participated in a student exchange program here and ended up staying two years. Whenever I … Continue Reading →