When we moved to Valencia, one of the things we were most excited about was experiencing Fallas. We had done our homework. We’d visited the Fallas Museum multiple times. We understood the basics: the ninot figurines, the falleras in their elaborate dresses, and of course, the climactic spectacle of La Cremà. We thought we understoodContinue reading “Our First Fallas: Beautiful, Bizarre, and Very Loud”
Monthly Archives: March 2026
The Surprisingly Long Journey to Not Owning a Car
When we first started planning our move to Europe, we had a simple vision: we wouldn’t need a car. European cities are designed differently than American ones. Shops are nearby. Public transit works. Walking is normal. The idea of driving everywhere just … fades away. At least, that was the plan. Reality had other ideas.Continue reading “The Surprisingly Long Journey to Not Owning a Car”