Anecdotes living abroad Living abroad you can find yourself in odd situations. I shared one of these stories on my blog a while ago, on this post about Village life . Although that anecdote is just one of many after fifteen years abroad, I have quite …
2013 Highlights After my review of my Spain blog in 2012 being so popular last year, these are some of the highlights on the blog from 2013. My 2013 Review January 2013 was busy with quite a few collaborations 16th January My 5 Tips to move to Spain …
The Kingdom of Granada Kingdom of Granada. The focus of 1000 year celebrations and known in Spanish as the Milenio del Reino de Granada. This is to celebrate the Creation of the Kingdom of Granada in 1013. Despite lots of talk and publicity when the calendar changed …
Princess Morayma This weekend I went out for lunch at Mirador de Morayma . Although I have been many times they still managed to surprise me on this visit. After all those previous meals I realised I´d just been passing through. I usually go with a group for a corporate …
My Granada blog has been very busy in 2012. As we begin 2013 I thought I´d look through what I got up to last year with my Granada blog and see what my highlights were. Granada blog highlights January 2012 Even before my blog began …
The Alhambra Palace in Granada has been the most visited monument in Spain over the last 5 years. In 2011 alone 3,096.829 people visited this stunning historic monument. The Alhambra is actually a complex of palaces rather than one building. The symbol of the Nazrid Kingdom, it …
UNESCO sites in Spain are dotted around the country. Currently there are 49 of these World Heritage sites. It made me wonder how many of these sites I had actually visited. This list is ever-increasing. Another 24 places in Spain are waiting on the tentative list. …
I´m sure that when you think about Andalusia or conjure up images of Spain you imagine long summer days, busy beaches and jugs of ice-cold sangria. Granada in winter is also a great idea too. Would it surprise you if I tell you that the city where I live, Granada, you …
Granada street signs If you did then you´ll understand how I came around to thinking up this post. street signs in Granada The pomegranate appears on all the street signs around the city of Granada as it is the symbol. The Spanish word for Pomegranate is ´Granada Did you already seen …
Granada is well-known for the complimentary tapa offered when buying a drink. Most bars and restaurants through the city give you a Free snack when you order beer, wine or a soft drink. They charge you the cost of the drink only. In Granada the free stuff doesn´t stop …