Budapest Café Culture – What to Know After spending a week mooching around the stunning city of Budapest. I have explored in depth many cafés or Kafehasz in the Hungarian capital. I am sharing my findings as they had mixed results. So that when you go …
Becoming a Travel Blogger doesn´t happen overnight. If you are a regular reader you´ll know that most of my site is about Life in Spain, Food and the Mediterranean Lifestyle. I´ve been updating this site since early 2011. This year I celebrate 15 years of blogging. …
Lisbon is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Packed with wonderful places to visit and experience. Whilst lots of its attractions are busy with tourists there is still plenty to see in Lisbon that is off the beaten track. Away from the Avenida da Liberdade and …
Alhambra tickets can be tricky to purchase, particularly at peak times of the year. For example in 2024 2,720,000 people visited the Alhambra Palace. So Booking ahead for your visit is imperative. Reserving as soon as you can you will guarantee that you get a ticket …
One of the best things about travelling is how differently it can make you spend your time. A city break full of history and culture feels worlds away from a mountain trip surrounded by snow. Each kind of journey leaves its own mark, whether that’s wandering …
With the rise in remote work and opportunities for affordable retirement abroad, many people in the UK choose to live overseas, whether as a temporary or permanent move. In fact, according to the latest data from the Department for Work and Pensions, over 1 million UK …
Spain is a captivating destination, known for its rich history, stunning architecture, anddiverse landscapes. Taking a solo trip to this beautiful country can be a life-changing experience. Allowing you to explore at your own pace and immerse yourself in the local culture. However, travelling alone comes …
Photo by Ellena McGuinness on Unsplash You may not know that Venice is made up of many islands. Experts actually cant really agree on the final number but its around 118-120 islands. Don´t worry, as when you travel to see Venice your visit will be to …
Earthquake in Granada Spain Earthquake territory. At the time of moving from Barcelona to Granada, back in 2006. I was still learning about Southern Spain. I first moved to a city centre apartment in the city of Granada. At that time I was happily settling in …
A travel emergency can turn a planned trip into a stressful situation within minutes. Medical care, delayed baggage, or third-party issues can feel harder to manage in another country. Many travellers assume that travel insurance will help them to manage every situation, but it can offer …