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Pikolinos: The Story of a Spanish Shoe Company with a Sustainable Edge

Hey there! I’m excited to tell you about my favorite brand of shoes – Pikolinos! Their collection of trendy sneakers, comfy sandals, and stylish boots has won my heart. Let’s dive into what makes Pikolinos such a fantastic brand. Table of Contents...

Sipping on Sunshine: The History and Recipe of Agua de Valencia

Have you ever heard of Agua de Valencia? It’s a super tasty cocktail that comes from Valencia, Spain. A bartender named Constante Gil whipped it up in the 1950s at the Café Madrid de Valencia. He made it for some rowdy Basques visiting the bar and it was a hit!...

Shaken and Stirred: A Spirited History of the Martini Cocktail

As a non-drinker, the idea of a cocktail has always had a certain mystique attached to it. The glamorous images of James Bond sipping a martini while saving the world certainly don’t help my fascination with the drink. The iconic V-shaped martini glass, often...

Cocktail Chronicles: A Journey Through the History of Mixed Drinks

Photo by M.S. Meeuwesen on Unsplash Table of Contents 1A Brief History of CocktailsThe Pioneers of Mixology: Jerry Thomas, Harry Johnson, and Ada ColemanThe Golden Age of Cocktails: Prohibition and BeyondModern Mixology: The Rise of Cocktail CultureCheers to the...

The Camino del Sureste: An 1100km Pilgrimage from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela

Are you up for a challenge? The Camino de Sureste is one of the longest pilgrimage routes in Spain, covering an impressive 1,100km from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela. They say that the Camino de Santiago changes you, and the Camino de Sureste is no exception....