There are lots of amazing places to go in Europe. With lots of different countries and cultures to explore without actually having to travel very far. Travel Europe plan well and enjoy the contrasts. Whether you head to Spain for a road trip or visit lots …
When I moved to Spain I certainly didn´t learn Spanish Fast. I had already had some Spanish tuition, up to A Level standard. Yet I was missing speaking skills. I had already decided that I was going to live in Spain permanently. Back then, in 1998, …
With 89 millon drivers on the road in Spain this summer, here are some tips to make your Spanish Road trip incident free. Road Trip Planning in Europe Don’t let a breakdown spoil your time on the road. It’s important that you take the right steps …
Nairobi photo by Murad Swaleh on Unsplash Nairobi was established in 1899 by the British authorities in East Africa. The city would act as a rail depot on the Uganda railway. Nairobi as a city rose to prominence quickly. Replacing Mombasa as the capital of Kenya …
In Spain one of the most popular foods is Spanish ham. It´s used for celebrations, weddings and birthday dinners. Yet it is also a day to day ingredient in soups, stew and other recipes. Sometimes it seems to be in all the traditional dishes. In summertime …
Photo by Katerina Kerdi on Unsplash The Sultanate of Oman allows you to travel through mountains, deserts and exotic towns. Immerse yourself in a world of splendour, in the Land of the Thousand and One Nights! Not only are there wonderful landscapes to explore, there are …
Photo by zeynep gokalp on Unsplash Zanzibar is an island off Tanzania. This East African country, is officially known as the United Republic of Tanzania. It is well known for its beautiful safari national parks, beaches, game reserves, and marine parks. It is also considered …
On my travels around Spain, I spend lots of time exploring historic buildings and monuments. No matter which part of the country I´m in, Queen Isabella of Castile appears in the history of the town. This key figure seems to crop up even in the most …
Staying at home isn’t for everyone, and sometimes that can mean taking the leap and moving country at some point. It’s nice to get away and live abroad. Find a completely new place to live your life and explore. You’ve got to do what it takes …
This month I wanted to revisit the charming town of Alhama de Granada. It´s a short drive inland, North West from Granada. With a population of around 6000, Alhama de Granada played an important part in Andalusia´s past. My last visit was almost 10 years ago …