by Charlie Leocha | Jul 7, 2018 | *Traveler, Been There, Spain
Pamplona never sleeps during fiesta Today was the first of eight runnings of bulls in Pamplona. The Fiesta of San Fermin in Pamplona, known as the Running of the Bulls in the US, is a nonstop, 24-hour party. From July 6 to July 14 there is always dancing in the...
by Charlie Leocha | Feb 10, 2018 | *Traveler, Been There, Spain
The Alhambra — the Moorish last stand in Spain Looming above the tight downtown streets of Granada, the Alhambra dominates the city skyline. This fortress-palace-garden preserves the most complete vestiges of the Moorish occupation of Spain. This amazing collection of...
by Charlie Leocha | Aug 12, 2017 | Been There, Spain
Some of Europe’s most luxurious and spectacular hotels are regal paradors that have been created within the ruins of ancient castles, palaces, monasteries and convents in Spain. Known as paradors, these majestic hotels offer visitors romantic, atmospheric and...
by Charlie Leocha | Jul 7, 2017 | Been There, Spain
In 1976, I came to discover the Running of the Bulls; 42 years later I still return year after year. Sometimes travelers wander into cities by accident. But I know exactly why I came to Pamplona that first year back in 1976. I came to run the bulls. I drove for two...
by Charlie Leocha | May 27, 2017 | Been There, Spain
Here are a few ways to find Spanish savings Spanish savings are a way of life. I return to Spain every year at least once, and most years, several times. These are some of my favorite ways to save while enjoying that special love of life that the Spanish present....
by Charlie Leocha | Mar 11, 2017 | Been There, Spain
Spain — far more facets than beaches, booze, and bulls. Many American travelers have preconceived notions about what they will find when traveling in Europe. These expectations are often self-fulfilling, as the travelers make plans to explore exactly what they expect...
