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Catherine Tansey

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As seen in: MSN, National Geographic Traveler, Flipboard, Vogue, Yahoo, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Matador Network, Fodor's Travel, Saveur and
Covers:  Food+Bev, Travel, Craft, Sustainability, Hotels
Freelance writer based in Madrid

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Catherine Tansey is a Madrid-based writer who seeks out people-centric stories across food+bev, travel, and design. Her work has appeared across print and digital publications including National Geographic Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, Wine Enthusiast, and Vogue, among others.

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Meet The Palestinian Cola Brands Taking On Coke | Atmos

Meet The Palestinian Cola Brands Taking On Coke | Atmos

Coca-Cola is among the top global plastic polluters. Palestinian sodas claim to offer a more just, sustainabl…

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In Mallorca, Craft Is Taking Center Stage

In Mallorca, Craft Is Taking Center Stage

As tourist numbers swell on the Balearic island, an increasing number of visitors are embracing—and trying th…

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In Lebanon, Winemaking Persists Through Conflict-as It Has for Generations

In Lebanon, Winemaking Persists Through Conflict-as It Has for Generations

These four vintners in Lebanon - where winemaking has persisted through conflict for generations - are fighti…

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A weekend in Oaxaca: what to do in Mexico's culinary capital

A weekend in Oaxaca: what to do in Mexico's culinary capital

Food, craft and culture collide in Oaxaca - the charismatic city in southern Mexico. Discover our guide to a …

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My Oaxaca with Chef Thalía Barrios García

My Oaxaca with Chef Thalía Barrios García

The Chef/Owner of One MICHELIN Star Levadura de Olla Shares Some of Her Go-To Places.

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Oaxaca's Most Fleeting Delicacy

Oaxaca's Most Fleeting Delicacy

Chicatanas, or flying leaf cutter ants, are a regional favorite.

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A Guide to Madrid’s Mercados: 10 Favorite Markets Across the City

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By Culinary Backstreets, Catherine Tansey Verified
| Culinary Backstreets
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Mercado de San Fernando reflects the diversity and energy of Lavapiés. Venezuelan cachapas, Senegalese tailoring, natural wine, vinyl, and neighborhood grocery stalls all share the same busy market space, drawing a mix of longtime residents, young regulars, and weekend crowds.
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Fiesta España: Einmal im Jahr wird ein ganzes Dorf zum lebenden Kunstwerk

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By Catherine Tansey Verified, Assala Lakbiri Verified
| Condé Nast Traveller Germany Verified
Wenn in Lagartera die kostbaren Trachten aus den Schränken geholt werden, beginnt das wichtigste Fest des Jahres. Ein Jahr lang bleiben sie in Schränken und Holzkisten verborgen. Erst zu Fronleichnam werden in Lagartera die kostbaren Trachten wieder hervorgeholt – und mit ihnen eine Handwerkskunst, die das Dorf in Zentralspanien seit Jahrhunderten prägt: das Labrado.
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For One Day a Year, Spain's Most Celebrated Sewn Craft is On Display

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By Catherine Tansey Verified
| Condé Nast Traveler Verified
Like the undulating bellows of an accordion, the pleated sleeves of a satin blouse, known as camisa de ras, rise and fall beneath my hands. I trace a finger along the armholes, where intricate floral and geometric motifs alternate in currant-colored silk trim along the scalloped edge. When I point to the stitching, Hortensia Moreno García tells me, “This is embroidery.” Then her hand shifts slightly.
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