La Señorita Vero

• Stories from the Holy Land: Jaffa Road 8 years ago Jaffa Road. One of the oldest and longest major streets in Jerusalem. Originally formed by camel caravans and later traveled by horse and carriage, it is now a primarily pedestrian street replete with shops, restaurants and tourist spots. It is one of the main arteries of West Jerusalem today with...
• Getting "Antsy" in Laza (Galicia) 8 years ago The stench of vinegar fills my nose as I leave the noisy bar, beer in hand, ready to investigate what’s happening in the dirt smeared streets. I hear the familiar sound of bells clanging as the Peliqueiros, clown-like entertainers who are characteristic of Ourense’s festivals, run through the...
• Stories from the Holy Land: West Bank Sunset 8 years ago I’m on a farm a few kilometers outside of Bethlehem, sitting at a picnic table, sipping on a cup of fresh sage tea and enjoying the warm, dry air after a few days of heavy rain which seemed to have followed me from Galicia. As I savor the earthy, aromatic flavor of the tea, I gaze …
• Stories from the Holy Land: Shabbat Morning in Tel Aviv 8 years ago   It’s Saturday, Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, and I’m recovering from my jet lag and lack of sleep with an iced coffee and apple streusel. This is my “second breakfast” after a colorful feast in my friend, “I’s”, house of hummus, cucumber and tomato salad, beets, mayonnaise and...
• The Curse of Wanderlust 8 years ago “She is free in her wildness, she is a wanderess, a drop of free water. She knows nothing of borders and cares nothing for rules or customs. ‘Time’ for her isn’t something to fight against. Her life flows clean, with passion, like fresh water.” ― Roman Payne The life of a traveler and...

Unfortunately, no-one has been kind enough to leave a quick positive comment on this expat blog. Be the first!