TRAVEL WITH GUIDEPOST: “Cuba, Paradise Lost” »
The Cubans, in the idyllic Carribean Island that impressed Christopher Columbuis so much, are a very cheerful and hospitable people. They are friendly and outgoing and seem very happy despite their hardships. There is color, music and joy wherever you go – and safety. A great tourist destination.
HEMINGWAY’S HAUNTS IN A MADRID GRIPPED BY THE CIVIL WAR »
Revisit Ernest Hemingway's haunts in Madrid and join him, a reporter covering the Abraham Lincoln Brigade's fight against fascism across Spain.
THE BULLS OF PAMPLONA ARE ON THE LOOSE AGAIN! »
Sanfermises 2023 kicks off on Thursday, 6 July, and will close to the tune of "¡Pobre de mí!" on Friday the 14th. Get all the info you need here.
CLASSIC RESTAURANTS AND THE PERIL OF THE PANDEMIC: (1) Casa Salvador »
As Salvador and his nephew Pepe were both warm and outgoing and served great food, Casa Salvador, founded in 1941, became a meeting place for people from all walks of life: leading politicians, influential bankers, journalists, writers, artists, entertainers and bullfighters. The list of regular diners and celebrities is endless. And Ángeles, third-generation Blázquez, says: "I love what I do and I am determined to keep the doors to Casa Salvador open during these difficult times"
DON A CAPE AND WOW THE LADIES — AND GENTLEMEN! »
Part I of the Two-Part Seseña Capes Series. Warm and dashing, the capa española can be twirled haughtily around the wearer’s body twice or even three times. And Capas Seseña is the only establishment still existing in all Spain with a proud and single-minded dedication to the making of the classic Spanish cape, cut and sewn right there on the old turn-of-the-century premises. The traditional garment has been enchanting elegant national and international fashion audiences (and wearers, of course) unfailingly all these many years.
A GUIDEPOST REPRINT: “Pamplona: If it’s Crowded, Blame Ernesto” »
"Perhaps the whole experience must be lived to be fully understood and appreciated, not just the ‘encierros’ but the spirit and philosophy and ‘joie de vivre’ of this peaceful little town that wakes up on July 7 and does not go back into a peaceful slumber again until July 15"
HEMINGWAY’S PAMPLONA IN MADRID »
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THE SANFERMINES IN THE SPANISH CAPITAL
By Deke Mills
Hemingway: “It’s a great tragedy and the










