A river cruise along the Douro will give you a special perspective of Spain and Portugal´s many arresting landscapes. From lush vineyards in the Douro Valley, to steep Spanish hills dotted with charming terraced houses further up river. River Cruise in Spain Strolling through quaint villages, touring energetic cities and relaxing in …
The second Flamenco novel from British author Cherry Radford has landed. After reading the debut novel Men Dancing. I´ve followed on by reading the sequel Flamenco baby As this second novel is set in Granada, it was a must read for me. Cherry Radford was born …
Fortuny is back! On Friday 3rd June Granada will hold the 6th Edition of the Pasarela Fortuny. This event showcases Andalusian fashion. A bi annual event, it has proved over past editions to be of interest at a national level for Spanish designers. Mariano Fortuny The …
Illora Wedding On the 28th of May the Duke of Wellington will hold a grand wedding in Southern Spain. The youngest daughter of the Duke will marry Alejandro Santo Domingo in illora. The bride to be Lady Charlotte Wellesley is engaged to the American businessman. Celebrations …
The traditional flamenco dress is mainly worn at Andalusian Festivals. The Spanish are a lively lot and enjoy celebrating at parties, fiestas, ferias and even some weddings. The main festivals in Andalusia concentrate around Spring and Summer. I’ve visited quite a few different ferias over the …
Las Nuevas Profesiones en Gate to the Future Mañana 17 de mayo se presentará en Gate to the Future un estudio sobre el futuro del empleo que detalla muchas de las nuevas profesiones que van a tener una alta demanda en un futuro inminente, desde la …
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 …
Wine tasting event to be held in Granada- Thursday 19th of May 2016 I am very excited to be hosting this activity in Granada. This is monthly event run by a local wine club in Spanish. This exclusive session have been organised in both English and …
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 …