Travel

Beyond Madrid’s Skyline

Paella, family, and Spanish traditions in Los Santos de la Humosa.

Jun 15 •

A Lake that Tells Stories

Insufficient information vs my curiosity, and fun facts about a rare lake nobody asked for.

Jun 1 •

Alcalá de Henares and Azul

Two cities connected by Cervantes, literature, and a pinch of madness.

Apr 20 •

A Cat's Tale of Moving and Discovery

Mar 27 •

The one from Colombia, the one without wifi, the one from Yemen, and the one that welcomed us to the neighborhood.

Aug 11, 2024 •

A Philadelphia Night

The wrong Uber, the thunderstorm, and the large salad with complimentary sweets and soda.

Jul 30, 2024 •

Three-day Wedding: #3 Saturday

The difference between a Yemeni and an Argentinian wedding, the dispensable groom, and a uniquely beautiful experience.

Jul 24, 2024 •

Three-day Wedding: #2 Thursday

The green dress and the extraordinary Yemeni women.

Jul 6, 2024 •

Three-day Wedding: #1 Sunday

The street in Aden that became a dance floor, the dancers with green mawaz, and more Yemeni traditions.

Jun 9, 2024 •

A Familiar Strange Country

I was awakened by the strong smell of aromatic spices and Biko’s voice asking me if I wanted to have lunch.

May 23, 2024 •

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