Venice has a reputation that almost everyone knows before they’ve ever been. It definitely includes canals, gondolas, striped shirts, and carnival masks. And those things obviously exist, and you’ll see them whether you look for them or not, but they’re only draw to the city. If …
Autumn city breaks offer the perfect blend of crisp weather, fewer crowds, and that magical golden hour light that makes every Instagram shot look effortlessly chic. But let´s be honest – packing for European cities during autumn can feel like solving a puzzle. One minute you´re …
Celebrating Todos los Santos Every 1st of November Spain celebrates Todos los Santos. In the past All Saints Day was also celebrated in England too. This festival coincided with the Celtic festival of the dead Samhain and was am important date as far back as the …
Living in Granada comes with its perks, scenic views, a slower pace, and sunshine that tends to linger, but even the most charming places can start to feel a bit too familiar by Wednesday. That’s when the midweek mini-break comes into play. An unofficial adventure that …
Granada Vegetarian + Vegan Options Granada vegetarian and vegan options have improved greatly over the past few years. Although the choice isn´t huge there some tasty options if you know where to go. Of cause some of the typical tapas in Granada are local favourites such …
Planning ahead of time at Christmas helps to keeps the chaos under control. Expat gifts for friends and family who live overseas may need early planning. I like to book delivery as soon as I can to keep my stress levels down over the festive season. …
So many travellers who visit Spain fly into one major city, like Barcelona or Madrid, and stay there. They might take a day trip, but the idea of crossing the country seems daunting and time- consuming. It’s a real shame, because you miss out on the …
With the latest news out from Paris on the Fortuny store. I had to update you. A new store opened in the french capital on 27 rue Bonaparte this Autumn. Its actually the second store of its kind, they are both located in the district of …
Despite living in Europe for so long I still feel that there are lots of fabulous cities and towns that I haven´t seen. Thinking about how to cover several in one trip, I found myself looking at the best river cruises in Europe. Rather than travelling …
Can you imagine the Alhambra palace without water? It´s almost impossible to imagine this space without the fountains, pools and water features. Many of the decorative elements of this magnificent monument are created or enhanced with water. The use of water in the Alhambra palace changed …