Featured posts on life in Valencia
I arrived in Valencia during Fallas. Crazy, I know. After living abroad for so many years, I had completely forgotten what that actually meant — so much so that I booked our hotel right next to Plaza del Ayuntamiento. We checked in, settled into our room, unpacked a few essentials for immediate comfort, and collapsed…
Cuisine from the country of Georgia, a small nation on the Black Sea, is informed by local products, especially walnuts and pomegranates, and centuries of influence from Turkey, the Middle East, and travelers along the Silk Road. It is also considered the birthplace of wine, with an astounding 8000-year history. The historic Black Sea port…
Fallas Has Entered the Room Fallas is no longer approaching — it has arrived. They declared it loud and clear last Sunday: Valencia is officially in Fallas. No more pretending the noise, the chaos, and the gunpowder aren’t coming. You can already see the preparations around town. It’s subtle at first. A banner here, a…
Valencia’s Fallas celebrations officially begin with La Crida—or “The Call to Fallas”—a vibrant event held on the last Sunday of February. This is a spectacle of music, fireworks, and beloved tradition as the city comes alive for its big spring festival. The Wake-Up Call The festivities begin early—very early. At 7:30 AM, the despertà parade…