Leslie Livingston 
There’s no shortage of metaphorical ways to become unmoored in life — lost souls, lost hope, lost causes, lost love. I’ve suffered from all of them at some point. But what I particularly specialize in is just getting lost. Anywhere. Anytime. I have zero sense of direction. I suspect it’s a genetic mutation, the problem … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the beautiful Casa de Pilatos in Seville. The elegant aristocratic palace is divine and underrated hidden gem in Seville. It’s a quiet haven away from the ever-present crowds. Sunny Seville is not a place for introverts. It’s glorious. A happy wonderful-to-be-alive kind of place, teeming with people, sounds, scents, and … Read more
These events occurred many years ago, but in the narrative of my life when they occurred is meaningless because of what transpired. And what still transpires. The Need for an Escape It was a season of returns. I had planned a romantic getaway to Paris. It would be my fourth visit, this time with my … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the petty Andalusian village of Frigiliana. This must visit Spanish town is a beautiful hidden gem town in Spain that should be on your bucket list for southern Spain. Frigiliana knows it’s pretty. Unlike the Sevillanos who are more haughtily atavistic, however, the residents of Frigiliana are more dignified, less … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the magnificent Royal Alcazar in Seville Spain. I give you an overview and history of the complex, tell you what to see inside, and give you must know tips for visiting. The sultry Real Alcázar de Sevilla, or Royal Alcázar, is one of Spain’s most famous landmarks. It’s undoubtedly the … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the beautiful Spanish town of Osuna Spain in Andalusia. Osuna is a hidden gem in southern Spain and an easy day trip from Seville. If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, it’s a must visit town in southern Spain. Osuna is an adorable town in rural Andalusia, just outside Seville. … Read more
One bright and promising morning, my daughter Ali and I awoke in our Split Air Bnb apartment to tasty Croatian fritules and strong black coffee. Our plan was to road trip from Split Croatia to Ljubljana Slovenia. Our mood was ebullient; we were excited about what lay ahead. Outside and above us, fair weather cumulous … Read more
Iceland is known as a supercharged landscape of icy lava fields, soaring waterfalls, and bursting geysers. Basically, a theater for natural beauty, a Nordic nirvana. I had just landed in Reykjavik with family and friends, after cruising through Norway. Norway’s natural scenery had been stunning, eliciting a bursting-out-of- your-chest feeling of wonder. I’m not usually … Read more
“Can I join you?” An innocent enough question. At least it sounded that way at the time. Saying yes seemed so natural, as if easy camaraderie were the inevitable outcome of a travel pact. I was dead wrong. Best Laid Plans Gone Awry I had an ambitious summer trip planned. I craved high octane escapism … Read more
If you’re looking for a travel base in the Basque region of northern Spain, this is the perfect guide for you. I compare the attributes of the Basque region’s two premiere cities — Bilbao and San Sebastian — and help you decide which one is the better city and a better base for Spain. San … Read more