Charanga Band Celebration

Residents of San Esteban de Gormaz dress up in even-numbered years on the last weekend in October to parade through the streets with bands from around the country.

My Grip-and-Grin Moment With Spain’s Prime Minister

“Want to meet the prime minister?” That’s an offer one doesn’t hear every day. I got an opportunity to meet Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, at a Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) rally in Soria, Spain. Read about my grip-and-grin moment with the PM.

Langa de Duero — My Great Spanish Adventure

I love Spain, and have visited five times over the past 10 years. Each visit has left me longing to return. I adore the warm and friendly Spaniards, their carefree lifestyle, their savory mediterranean dishes, their history with its ties to the New World and their vivacious culture. A couple of weeks’ vacation here and there have left me longing for a way to stay longer for a richer and more authentic experience. Here’s how I got here and my experience so far.