They say the secret to getting to know a culture is born through a passion for its food. Spain is no exception. Paella, the country’s most well-known and celebrated dish, is a reflection of the richness and diversity of the country that created it. The bright, inviting colors and layers of intense flavor the dish…
Visitors to Barcelona have many options in terms of hotel accommodations. Given the expansive geography of the metropolis, it can be a daunting task to find the best match. My search included checking out the review rating sites, exploring Tango Diva’s archive of Barcelona posts and researching the larger hotel groups in the region. I…
A visit to Barcelona, Spain’s largest city and the capital of Catalonia, offers a truly unique travel experience. Upon arrival, visitors are seduced by the architectural pageantry, picturesque plazas and parks. But it is Barcelona’s attitude – adventurous, edgy and high energy – that captured my heart. During peak summer months, Barcelona is a seductress…
When the call was put out to “Cook, Snap & Share your most memorable travel recipe” to win a Sri Lankan food adventure, I heard it loud and clear and jumped at the chance to enter. My most memorable travel recipe is a simple one— yet poignant and oh so memorable to me. It’s taken…
by Cynthia English The first step on my camino was in an obscure room in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, Germany on a bleak snow-shower day in December. A black cape and hat of felt trimmed with perfectly uniform scallop shells hung suspended in a glass case. A spirit and energy imbedded in these garments…
The travel world is a community. Everyone has a story to tell or experiences to share. Learning about fellow travelers will better your own travels and give fresh insight. That’s why, each month, we feature a different Tango Diva member. About Genevieve: Passionate about traveling, I am seeing the world slowly but surely and hoping…
By Lindsey Ford As New York, London and Milan attract fashion-conscious moguls from around the world this month, Madrid’s own Cibeles Fashion Week, which ended on Wednesday, showcased the very best of Spanish designers. The Spanish fashion industry is beginning to gain major traction on the world stage, with designers such as Adolfo Dominguez, Victorio…