Since January it’s been chaotic. It was great to get away to Mallorca, away from the whirlwind of activity, with a busy blog and a full time job, Easter flew by without me even noticing. I decided soon afterwards that a few days to unwind were …
A trip to Spain isn´t quite complete without visiting the Royal Alcazar in Seville. This Royal Palace is one of the most magnificent architectural works in Andalusia. Drawing inspiration from Christian and Muslim architecture, this Moorish castle reflects Spain’s History. Spain does not lack sights to …
For those who love the great outdoors, nothing beats a Lanzarote holiday. After all, this sun-kissed island boasts over 300 days of sunshine per year. If you’re planning to visit, take a look at these 5 island activities which shouldn’t be missed. Hiking the Fire Mountains …
Last Autumn I visited Girona, an historic town, North of Barcelona. Although I´d actually been there before on a short visit, I hadn´t seen much of the place.This time I would be staying for a weekend and hope to discover its catalan charm in more depth. …
Ubeda and Baeza are towns in the province of Jaen, Spain. Although they are off the main tourist track both towns are worth visiting. Especially as they are both UNESCO World Heritage sites. This summer I took a short break to find out more about this …
Traditional shops appearing in local news over the past twelve months has saddened me. The essence of Spanish traditions are being challenged. Perhaps drowned is a better description. Steadily franchises are taking over Spain. Already well established in large capitals such as Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia these …
Local produce and Crafts The No.1 question I´m asked is how to get Alhambra tickets. However the next most popular question is What is a typical souvenir from Granada or Andalusia? Personally I prefer to recommend things that I would really appreciate if I wasback in the UK. I also think it´s important to …
Holidays in Benidorm If you are planning to spend your holidays in Spain, one of the best places you could wish to stay in Benidorm. Located on the eastern coast, this fishing village is famous for their beaches, boisterous nightlife, and various tourist destinations such as …
Spain questions Do you have any Spain questions for me? Often you write to ask me questions about Spain covering everything and anything under the Spanish Sun. Some come via email or in the comments on my blog. Or even on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. To make it …
Malaga Glass Museum was on my list of things to see when my family came to Malaga. As they know a bit about antiques, I knew that the visit would be of interest to them. I didn´t expect to enjoy the visit myself! The museum is a little out of the …