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Barcelona Province Landscapes – What lies beyond the Catalan Capital?

Barcelona, a popular destination for cruise ships and tourists from all over the world. Yet Barcelona province and the region around the Catalan Capital is not as well known. In October 2021 I spent a week exploring the landscapes of Barcelona´s counties. Osona, Bages Noya and …

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Can Foreigners Get Citizenship in New Zealand?

Photo by Brayden Gray on Unsplash Many people dream of being dual nationals. This means they have citizenship in two or more countries, for example in the United States and NZ citizenship too. Having dual citizenship has many benefits, including access to social services, voting privileges, …

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Granada Wine: Definitive Guide D.O Vinos de Calidad de Granada

Granada Wine Region in Southern Spain Did you know the Granada province produces 5 million bottles of wine per year? You may surprised to learn that Granada has been an important wine region over the centuries. In fact before the Phylloxera crisis which hit Europe over …

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Netherlands Travel + Planning Tips – Food, Festivals + More

Photo by Daniel Agudelo on Unsplash With its diverse culture, winding canals, and welcoming locals. The Netherlands is a country that even the most seasoned traveller will enjoy. The country, which is also known to some as ‘the flower shop of the world,’ has hundreds of …

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What is a Carmen? Explore Typical Carmenes in the Albaicin of Granada Spain

Typical Carmen in the Albaicín You may be wondering what a Carmen is or even where the Albaicín is. You may have visited the Albaicín quarter in Granada. Or seen a photo or painting of the neighbourhood. Let´s find out more. Such a characterful and historic quarter. …

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