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The Johnsons' Journeys
The travel blog of Bryan & Katie Johnson


Celebrating Semana Santa Like a Local: Easter in Spain
Easter in Spain looks very different than what we are accustomed to! After two years in Japan, where Easter isn't celebrated outside of...

Katie Johnson
Apr 227 min read


Bryan Explores an Externship in DC; Mom Visits Me in Spain
It's been a while since we've updated the blog, so here it goes! February 12-14 Immediately after our trip to Paris for Bryan 's CBSE te...

Bryan & Katie
Apr 55 min read


Marvels around Malaga: Thanksgiving Trip Part Six
For those who have been keeping up with our Thanksgiving adventure with the entire Kimble crew, this is our final blog post for this...

Katie Johnson
Dec 22, 20248 min read


Bravo to Girona & Costa Brava: Thanksgiving Trip Part Five
This Thanksgiving trip has been packed full and it's not over yet! After two full days in Barcelona, it is time to head out of the city...

Bryan Johnson
Dec 22, 20247 min read


Blazing Through Barcelona: Thanksgiving Trip Part Four
December 1: Goodbye Madrid, Hello Barcelona! There's no time for rest when I'm in charge of travel planning! After knocking out Rota,...

Katie Johnson
Dec 22, 202413 min read


Trotting Through Toledo & Segovia: Thanksgiving Trip Part Three
Bryan here! After six crazy days throughout Southern Spain and the capital, it's time for someone else to drive and show us around with a...

Bryan Johnson
Dec 19, 20245 min read


Making Our Way Around Madrid: Thanksgiving Trip Part Two
So by now, we have visited Sevilla, Vejer de la Frontera, Jerez, Cadiz, and Rota with Kelly, Jamie, Mom, and Dad. Are they tired? Sure....

Katie Johnson
Dec 16, 20248 min read


Kickin' it with the Kimbles in Southern Spain: Thanksgiving Trip Part One
It has been three years since I have hugged my sister. It has been four years since Bryan has seen Kelly and Jamie. It has been way too...

Katie Johnson
Dec 15, 20247 min read


Summer's End in Southern Spain: Horse Races on the Beach, 30th Birthday & Subbing Starts Back
This summer has been packed full of fun, but like all good things, this also must come to an end. As we near the end of summer, Bryan and...

Katie Johnson
Oct 1, 20243 min read


New Family Photos in Downtown Rota
Bet you didn't expect us to steal the show again so soon, but Hugo and I are back to show off! A few weeks back, Mom booked a photo shoot...

Hugo & Reynolds
Jul 26, 20241 min read


Guys Golf Weekend in Sotogrande
A few months back, Bhavin saw the LIV Golf schedule and noticed they would be coming to Andalucia, so he immediately started organizing a...

Bryan Johnson
Jul 20, 20244 min read


Roamin' Round Rota
Reynolds and Hugo here! With it being summertime, we figured it was time for us to take over the blog for another life update! This...

Hugo & Reynolds
Jul 18, 20245 min read


Summer Starts with Stego's Visit!
Today was the day! Stego had been sending me cryptic emails for the last couple of weeks letting me know he'd be coming to visit Rota!...

Bryan Johnson
Jun 27, 20247 min read


Our Final Feria of the Season!
Feria season has been in full swing here in Andalucia and it's time for our final Feria this season! You may remember we started our...

Katie Johnson
Jun 20, 20242 min read


The End of Katie's First School Year in Rota
My first school year in Rota has ended and I couldn't have enjoyed it more! Ok, that may have been a little fib...I guess being in the...

Katie Johnson
Jun 10, 20243 min read


The Brandenburgs Visit Southern Spain
You may remember we cashed in our military flight back to the States in December to attend Caleb and Sabrina's wedding! While we were...

Katie Johnson
Jun 5, 20247 min read


Bearing through a Bullfight: Jerez Feria & The Bullring
During our Saturday afternoon at Rota Feria, Meghan mentioned to Katie and I that she would be going to a bullfight with some of our...

Bryan Johnson
May 22, 20248 min read


Feeling Fancy: It's Time for Rota's Feria!
With Spring arriving in Rota, that means one thing to the locals: it's finally Feria Season! Feria, or "fair," started in the Middle Ages...

Katie Johnson
May 18, 20246 min read


Springtime in Rota Goes to the Dogs!
Hello there people! It's been a while since Hugo and I have taken over the blog, so here we are! I know you missed us! Since our Johnson...

Hugo & Reynolds
May 17, 20245 min read


Spring Break with the Johnsons- Part One
Thursday, March 28: Johnson Parents Arrive There are no breaks in the Johnson household! After saying goodbye to Ryan and Cady in Sevilla...

Bryan Johnson
Apr 11, 20247 min read
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