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.

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 →

Bier, bikes and beats in Berlin

  • 15 October, 2010
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Shit, I can’t think of a world capital with a more fascinating history in recent years. It’s been 20 years since the wall came tumbling down, and a strangely beautiful and unique city has sprung up in the aftermath. I came to visit a couple of friends who couchsurfed wth … Continue Reading →

Seven weeks in the Spanish desert… with no jamon!

  • 7 October, 2010
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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 →