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christine|in|spain
www.christineinspain.com
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In 2009, I ditched the corporate world in Seattle, packed my bags, and moved to southern Spain. I write about my travels, food, fashion, Spanish culture and the ups and downs of expat life in Andalucía.
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Bilbaos Best Pintxo

There’s a Basque saying that succiently sums up the culture: Nola jan jakitea, nahikoa jakitea da. To know how to eat is to know enough. If you’ve ever been to Basque Country, or met a Ba...

22 may 12

Bilbao (or as the locals say: El Centro del Mundo)

There’s many reasons to love Bilbao. Some surrender themselves to the famous Basque cuisine served up all over town, while others are enchanted by the rolling green hills that surround the city...

16 may 12

Travel Photo Editing For Absolute Beginners

My photos of the places I’ve traveled to will always remain among my most treasured souvenirs of a place. They’re unique to me, as the photos reflect the places and people I’ve seen...

12 may 12 1 person likes this

How To Learn English (and Other Foreign Languages)

As someone who has been running what I call my “one-woman English academy” for the past two years, I’ve learned not only how to teach my native language to others of all levels, I&#...

12 may 12

Why Basque Country Needs to Be on Your Itinerary

Playa La Concha in San Sebastián, Basque Country I often get e-mails from readers asking for my Spain travel advice. They give me a run-down of their itinerary and it always looks something like this...

08 may 12

Happy Friday! Here’s a peek of my life lately though...

Still cant believe Morocco is so close! I think I qualify by now :) Sunset over Tarifa Bougainvillea in my neighborhood. Spring=lots of fresh fruit! Bridge from Spain to Portugal Iberian ham + beer A...

27 apr 12

Lisbon vs. San Francisco: Are the Comparisons True?

If you’ve heard someone talk about Lisbon, you’ve probably heard them compare it to San Francisco. But, is it true? Could Lisbon, founded in 1255, really have that much in common with San...

20 apr 12

Memorable vs. Mediocre Meals While Traveling

Though Lisbon itself wasn’t my favorite, I did have a great dining experience there that I won’t forget soon. It came the day after a mediocre meal accompanied by pretty terrible service....

16 apr 12

Curated Links Week 4

Photo: Taken in the white-washed seaside village of Asilah, Morocco in 2010. Hope your weekend has been lovely, readers! My apologies for the quietness around here lately. As you know, I just got bac...

15 apr 12

Lisbon: Not What I Expected

I look at visiting new cities as one may look at going on a blind date. Some cities you connect with and want to see again, while others leave little to be desired. Unfortunately for me, Lisbon, Port...

13 apr 12

Salamanca is one of those cities I wish I could live and study...

Salamanca is one of those cities I wish I could live and study in for awhile. It’s big enough to keep you entertained, but not overwhelming in its size. It’s packed with students during most of the y...

04 apr 12

In Lieu of Words...

…more photos of my hike to the narrowest point between Spain and Morocco.

27 mar 12

Curated Links Week 3

Photo: Beautiful Bilbao, Spain That summer-like weather I described in my last post? I kinda spoke too soon. As luck would have it, Friday ushered in rain, high winds and all-together crappiness. Hop...

25 mar 12

Hiking to Morocco?

In the remaining days of winter last weekend, the sun shone brightly, the beachfront promenade was packed with people, and a few brave souls were already dunking themselves into the Mediterranean. I&...

24 mar 12

Airport Style

I believe that your personal style should never be sacrificed for an airplane ride. Whether I’m at the airport at 6AM or mid-day, I keep my sweatpants and slippers tucked away in my bag. Howeve...

23 mar 12

Guest Post--Benidorm: Not Just Mobility Scooters!

Benidorm. Wait! Don’t judge a book by its well-publicised cover. Thanks to the popular ITV show, this Costa Blanca resort has been given a slightly wronged name. Yes, it’s brash, at times it can be a...

21 mar 12

Why I Prefer To Be Rich in Experiences

Before I graduated from university, I envisioned my post-grad life to be somewhat of the following: successful career in PR, apartment in the city, happy hours with my girlfriends, etc. After I studi...

19 mar 12

Curated Links Week 2

Photo: San Francisco, 2011 I hope you’re all recovering well from St. Paddy’s Day! I had a great day—went to Tarifa for a beachside walk at sunset, out for drinks in the center, then out again for ta...

18 mar 12

Santorini: The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

Going through my Santorini pictures always makes me happy. I feel so blessed to have been able to visit this famous Greek isle, not once, not twice, but THREE times! It’s truly a magical place, and e...

12 mar 12

Curated Links.

Notre Dame at dusk. Paris, 2011. Believe it or not, my only interests do not just consist of travel and Spain. Here’s my list of favorite assorted links and reads from this week; accompanied by one o...

11 mar 12

Hydra: A Traffic-Free Island in the Aegean Sea

Though back home in Seattle friends and family are still bundled up, here on the Mediterranean, it’s already feeling like spring. These next few months are the perfect time to visit southern Europe: ...

07 mar 12

Guest Post--Spain on a Budget: It is Possible?

Travelling can be expensive, no matter where you go. It can be especially expensive if you enjoy the finer things in life or if you have family in tow. But budget restrictions shouldn’t mean that you...

07 mar 12

My 7 Super Shots

Hostelbookers.com, one of my go-to sites for booking travel accommodation, has started up a meme to share favorite travel photos in the blogging community. One of my favorite bloggers, Erin from La T...

05 mar 12

Carnaval in Cádiz via Instagram

After spending my first Carnaval in Cádiz back in 2010, I knew I’d be back. Though that first visit took me there on a Saturday night, braving the cold, the bottle-filled streets and the mobs of peop...

21 feb 12

Honey River

Since I’m in a bit of a chocolate-induced food coma, I’ll let my photos do the talking. Here are the promised pictures of my hike from this past weekend in El Rio de la Miel, or Honey River. Feliz Dí...

14 feb 12

Here’s a sneak peek of the gorgeous day I had yesterday...

Here’s a sneak peek of the gorgeous day I had yesterday hiking en el campo. Can you believe this is what February looks like here?

12 feb 12

A Hike in Jimena

Though the white-washed village of Jimena de la Frontera was beautiful; its flower-filled patios and steep, winding streets couldn’t compare with the natural beauty in its surroundings. After climbin...

03 feb 12

Hang This On Your Wall.

Not that anyone actually needs inspiration to travel, but when your suitcase is collecting dust and you have no trips planned for the foreseeable future, a gorgeous typography print on your wall will...

27 jan 12

Andalucías White Towns: Jimena de la Frontera

When you live in a bustling, congested port city, sometimes you just want to get away. To escape the noise, the pollution, the people, and find solace in a quieter, simpler place. This place for me w...

26 jan 12

Life Lately via Instagram

So all you fellow iPhone owners are likely familiar with the app Instagram. If not, it’s an app that turns your blah camera phone photos into something a bit more eye-catching with fun filters. Anywa...

22 jan 12

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