ANDALUSIA BOUND

Andalusia Bound is my ongoing exploration of southern Spain — a collection of Andalusia travel narratives and discoveries beyond the familiar itineraries. This is not a guidebook to Andalusia but for travelers drawn to authenticity, atmosphere and the enduring soul of the region. Explore southern Spain with me. Vamos cariños!

A charming village wedge between hills and sea in the coast of Granada, Southern Spain - Flying Baguette

Mi costa – My Andalusia

What can a landscape teach a traveler? In Andalusia, it’s as simple as living like a local and embracing its transportive landscape.

A horse drawn carriage outside a bullring

Ernest Hemingway’s RONDA, From BOOKS To BULLFIGHTS

From a rocky gorge to Spain’s oldest bullfighting ring, Ronda is not just a place to see monumental architecture but also dreams and dramas.  

Montefrío travel guide Granada Spain olive groves and hilltop village (Flying Baguette)

MONTEFRÍO — GREEN GOLD

Discover Montefrío in Granada, Spain — scenic white village views, olive oil traditions, hilltop history, and travel tips for exploring this hidden Andalusian gem.

A gif image of moving lips

ME Talk Pretty “SPANISH” One Day

If old dogs can learn new tricks, what are the chances of an aging Asian auntie learning to speak a foreign language?

A bull road sign in Spain

I FOUND ESPAÑA

Throw a cat in the air, it will always land on its feet. But what happens when a cat lands on water? I’m that cat in the water. I’ve realized since moving to Spain, no amount of freestyle will keep me afloat when learning the language. Turns out, it requires steeling one’s self from shame and saying si, yes for Spanish. But as to how long would my ‘yes’ endure?

A Spanish mountain village seen from above a viewing point pr Mirador - Flyig Baguette

MOCLÍN — Of Men and Mountains

Explore Moclín in Granada, Spain — a historic hilltop village of castles, mountain trails, local life and scenic hiking routes like the Ruta del Gollizno.

An abandoned building with paints coming off the walls - Flying Baguette

ÓRGIVA — The Art of Forgetting

Explore Órgiva in the Alpujarras, Spain — a historic town with hiking trails, local culture, Thursday markets, and scenic views in Granada’s valley.

The Cathedral in Malaga with its one bell tower

MALAGA coming of AGE

Immerse in Málaga’s rich culture & coastal flair as well as rediscover how this southern Spanish city becomes the backdrop for transformation.

error: PROTECTED CONTENT.