Man Visits Spain Annually, Convinced It’s Actually Perfect Earth

KEY POINTS

•After 20 years in the British Army, he traveled to over 140 countries, but Spain remains his annual destination.
•His trips highlight Spain's culinary gems like gildas, pimientos de padrón, and the friendly staff at Alfarería 21 Casa Montalván in Seville.
•He praises Spain's affordable and reliable public transport, vibrant festivals such as La Feria del Caballo and Las Fallas, and the magic of Seville’s welcoming locals.

After 20 years surviving British Army calls, our hero globe-trotter hit 140 countries, but Spain's caught his travel bug for 15 consecutive years like a happy viral meme. From savoring gildas (olive + fish + pepper skewers that sound like a snack AND a medieval torture tool) in San Sebastián, to pigging out on Padrón peppers at Madrid's Mercado de San Miguel, this man’s taste buds have seasons. His heart (and gastric lining) claim Seville's Alfarería 21 Casa Montalván, famed not just for food but staff who clearly missed their calling as shrinks or party starters. He worships Alhambra 1925 beer and whispers early warning at Granada's 'whispering gallery' before crashing La Feria del Caballo in Jerez, all while marveling at Spain’s €1.50 ($1.75) bus rides and planning for the 140-year-long construction miracle, La Sagrada Familia, because apparently nobody passed 'deadline management 101' in Barcelona. Friendly locals add invites like confetti, proving unlike his meticulously tracked flights, spontaneity still flies high in the skies of Seville.