This Spain blog began in 2011, initially started to share travel tips for Granada and Andalusia. Since then the number of articles has grown, so now you can find posts about most areas in Spain. There are also posts about Spanish Food, Culture in Spain, Historic monuments and Living abroad as an expat.
Granada, Almeria, Cordoba, Malaga and Barcelona are the areas where I spend most of my time. Places I know just like a local. Other places which feature are Jaen, Seville, Cadiz, Madrid, Valencia, Murcia, Catalonia, Toledo, Mallorca and the Canary Islands.
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Planning a birthday party for a child whose imagination knows no limits? Splurging on the usual celebrations with enormous bounce houses, dozens of sugar-filled treats, and adorable photo ops may not satisfy their adventurous spirit. Globe, title photo by Aslı Yılmaz Why not switch gears and …
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 …
Andalusia is a beautiful region of Spain. Although in the summer months the heat can be a little too much for some. After many years when I spend the entire summer in Andalusia, I thought I would share some of my tips which help me to …
Travelling to Spain? Or maybe going to study there as an international student? In any case,that must be super exciting. This country is known for its warm climate, great food, vibrantculture, and lavish resorts. But it’s also known for its rich history. There are dozens ofexciting …
This June I visited the Balearic island of Menorca. I visited over 20 years ago I remember it being a quiet family beach destination. Yet on my recent trip I discovered much more on the island than I expected. With ancient Tayolitic remains, an interesting food …
The Balearic Island of Menorca became a UNESCO. Biosphere Reserve in 1993. This beautiful island has an stunning coastlines and an interesting history. Yet don´t underestimate Menorcan food. The balance between farming, agricultural use and the ecology of the island maintains many of the old traditions …
Each Summer the popular reality show Love Island is on TV. UK viewers may like to know where the programme is filmed. The British version of Love Island has returned to the same location since 2017. Lets take a detailed look at the Love Island Villa …
Barcelona is one of those fabulous places in the world that boasts a mild climate year round. From March to May, it´s a great place to visit as the temperatures are warmer but it´s not as busy as summer months. I am often asked about Things to …
Back in Spring 2024 I was interviewed by Joe from the Strange Old World podcast about Andalusia. Here´s is the transcript from that interview. To listen scroll to the link at the bottom of the page. Joe Str Old World – Hello and welcome to Strange …
Spain’s diversity makes it a perfect destination for those travelling with friends. You’ll find vibrant cities, gorgeous beaches, and historic towns and villages. In addition, many places in Spain boast a lively nightlife scene, which makes for a fun and memorable trip with the gang. If …