The magical city of Granada has a curious name. The word in Spanish means Pomegranate, exactly the same as the red fruit. This symbol appears on many things around the city, as well as it´s official flag and coat of arms. Also on grates, drainpipes and …
Italy is a jewel, dangling away from Western Europe into the Mediterrean Sea. A beautiful place with an indelible link to the cultural growth of the Americas – as well as an alluring holiday destination for travellers. All of Italy is worth visiting, yet not all …
With so many home delivery choices, when you are away from your hometown I can be difficult to know which restaurant or delivery service to use and a collection of such services can be found here. Here is my tried and trusted guide to buying take …
The Balearic Islands, nestled in the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, has long been a favorite destination for travellers and sun seekers. While exploring these stunning islands is a delight, chartering a yacht for your holiday trip takes your experience to an entirely new level. …
At the end of November 2016 I travelled to Jerusalem. My Israel trip plan was a two day stop in Akko in Northern Israel. To visit the UNESCO World Heritage site there and old town. Then I would make the trip to Jerusalem and stay for …
Move to Granada FAQs A move to Granada is often the reason why my readers email me. I receive lots of questions about living in Granada Spain. The usual things that come up are on the same themes; accommodation, learning Spanish and finding work. So hopefully this …
Foreign countries are always appealing to visitors. Yet Spain has a special appeal and is a country that attracts many International Students. It´s a destination for many Erasmus students and Spanish students who choose to remain in their own country for University rather than going abroad. …
This Summer Los Patos Restaurant in Granada got a new Chef. Javier Dominguez joined the 5 star hotel Hospes Palacio de los Patos in June. I went along to sample some of the new dishes and find out more. Javier Dominguez is focused on local and …
Travelling can be a great way to experience new cultures and meet new people. Creating memories that will last a lifetime. However, it can also be a costly endeavour, with the cost of flights, hotels, and activities mounting up if you don’t stay on top of …
Albaicin Lemonade Although it may not be so familiar now, a glass of Albaicin lemonade is an old tradition in summers of years gone by. It´s a refreshing spritzer style drink, like a fruit punch with apple in it. An ideal drink for the long hot …