If this is your first visit to JoyJournist, I write a series called “great drinks you’ve never tried.” Living in San Sebastian, the drink of choice on a summer night of pintxo hopping is the Kalimotxo. Cheep and cheerful, it’s surprisingly good. kalimotxo origins Kalimotxo (pronounced cali-mo-cho) is a Basque drink. Its origins are of legend, but …
When we decided to move to Spain and focus on raising our kids in a foreign land, there were all sorts of fears that popped up. Will I be bored? What will I do all day? Will it be lonely? Or will we want to kill each other? Retirement: World’s longest coffee break. -Unknown My husband and I …
Sitting in a cramped airplane seat too long is not good for you. This post is part airplane yoga stretching tutorial and part airplane etiquette. Maybe I’m picky, but I don’t like people in my personal space during a flight. After you read what happened to me you may sympathize. On a recent flight, I …
Berlin is such a diverse place! Incredible history, an edgy art and nightclub scene and an ongoing parade of the latest shopping and dining are just some of the things to do. Our visit was part of a big, 3 week European road trip. The weekend in Berlin included lots of bike riding and beer drinking. (But not …
Part of JoyJournist’s “great drinks you’ve never tried” series, pineau (pronounced pee-know) is a hybrid spirit from the Poitou-Charentes region of south-western France. A combination of aged, regional wine and cognac, this aperitif is a sweet but well-balanced “Vin de Liquer” or wine liquer, similar to Port, Sherry or Marsala wine. pineau origins Residents of the …