Tag Archives: GRANADA

Wallet Rules: How Do You Tip In Spain?

The Scoop Experts say, "Tip." And, you tip differently in Spain. We hope that servers in...
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Christmas Is Softer In Spain

You won't see the mad Christmas commercialization in Spain today. Christmas is softer, kinder...
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Santa, No Sleigh – Christmas Traditions In Spain

Santas slip into modern Spain with little fanfare. Few Santas or elves... Santa Delivering Presents
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A Christmas Kiss?

Mistletoe is a hot seller for people in Spain for the holidays and long after...
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4 Christmas Markets In Spain

Villages, towns and cities in Spain have staged Christmas markets for centuries. Sad, mournful...
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Yum! Autumn Street Food – Food Culture In Spain

Walking down the street in Barcelona, a smoky, sweet scent draws me to the street vendors, the casteneros. In many cities including Granada...
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No Car Needed (no. 11): Granada to Jaén

The area around Jaén produces more olives that any other region of Spain...
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Chasing Bargains – Where Are The Best Flea Markets In Spain?

Your Scoopettes, Regina and I love a good flea market. We get up early...
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Alhambra Tickets – 10 Tips and the Clunky Shoe Scoop

8,000 tourists gawk at the Alhambra per day. How to make your visit easy...
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7 Reasons I Love My City (and 3 Why It Sucks): Granada

After living in Barcelona for over 8 years, Molly moved south to the city of the magnificent Alhambra palace.
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Visit Seville: Flamenco Dance Museum

Sex in the city in Seville is not like New York. It is about the passion of the dance of Flamenco...
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I Scream For Ice Cream

Ice cream is big in Spain. We all scream for ice cream...
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The Scoop Interviews (no. 17): Adventurous Kate

More and more women are traveling alone. And ,there are many who think about it but aren't quite there. Kate McCulley...
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Photo Scoop (no. 14): Wild San Juan Festival

Bonfires blaze all night on plazas and beaches. Devils run with long poles spewing fire...
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The Scoop: Events in Spain – June, 2012

The Scoop: Festival Events In Spain
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Granada Street Vendors – People in Spain

Prickly pear cactus? Sunglasses? Blackberries? The Scoopettes love the street vendors in Granada...
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The White Plastic Chair Theory – Granada Restaurants

The big eating Scoop on Granada restaurants is that free tapas, little snacks, are served...
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Photo Friday – Where In Spain Is This?

I got off the plane and it was 114 degrees in July. It was worth it. I was in Granada to visit The Alhambra...
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Scoopette Bucket List – Nancy Todd

1. I love Frank Gehry's architectural masterpieces. He designed the Marques de Riscal Hotel And Spa...
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Chocolate Has Risen – Easter Info About Spain

The Easter Rabbit does not hippety-hop down the bunny trail for people in Spain so the godparents tote the load...
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