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 …
Healthy Living in Spain Living in Spain or moving abroad can be hard, even more so if you have kids. What if they struggle to adjust? To ease these worries, this article offers helpful advice, guidance, and tips to make the transition as smooth as possible. …
50 Spain Books A list of Spain Books for all those who love Spanish food, history and culture. I am often asked for reading recommendations about Spain themes. As I read quite a lot myself, I thought I´ve created a list of Spain Books that I …
In case of an Emergency Granada Spain here are a few handy tips and general advice. When visitors plan their trip to Granada they often ask me about safety in the city. Granada is not a huge city. It has a population of 227,383 (2021) and …
The Origin of Flamenco While the origins of Flamenco Music and dance are not entirely documented. There is a clear thread from the 18th century onwards. Although the true beginning of Flamenco is much older. The art of flamenco is made up of three parts: singing, …
Whether you’re heading out on an extended vacation or squeezing a 48-hour trip into your weekend, traveling is all about making memories. Optimize travel time with these top tips. Make sure you get the most of your time when traveling. Put together an itinerary. For many …
Are you new to the world of cars? Or maybe you’re looking for ways to save some money on your next purchase. Here are different ways to help you save money on your next car. Some of these tips are simple, some not so obvious, but …
Planning a summer getaway? One country that you’ve probably seen on a number of “Top 10 Getaway” lists is Costa Rica. With over 1.7 million tourists every year, Costa Rica earns just under $2 billion per annum from tourism alone, but why is this country so …
Laroles Summer Festival When? 1st week of August Where? Laroles open-air theatre. A venue located high up in the Alpujarra mountains, on the border of Granada/Almeria provinces. Laroles is on the edge of Almeria province but belongs to Granada. By Car: 1 hour 15 mins from Granada …
Travelling around Spain (and sometimes further afield) I´ve seen lots of monuments to Christopher Columbus. As you often hear controversy surrounding his nationality. I wanted to try to piece together information about this famous navigator. Using photos from my travels around Spain, I take a look …