Después de la conferencia ¨Nuevas tecnologías aplicadas a la búsqueda de empleo¨ una actividad paralela de la Feria de Empleo Universitario en Granada. Quisé compartir apuntes, pistas y informacíon general sobre la búsqueda de empleo en las redes sociales e internet. Inicialmente se redactó para los …
Last Saturday I had a day out in the country, certainly a change from the corporate office world I´m used to. I went to pick olives in the Lecrin Valley. Now if you are Spanish or know anything about Olives by now you´ll be saying to …
This post with Granada Foodie tips has been written partly because it was requested on Twitter by @AnExpatInSpain after a recent visit to the city and obviously because I love food! Granada Foodie Tips Here are seven scrumptious tips of typical dishes to taste when visiting the magical city of the Pomegranate! …
Thanks to EasyJet Holidays Inspiration Initiative I have taken a leisurely stroll down memory lane…. This post takes me back home, to a small Nottinghamshire village in the heart of D.H Lawrence country. When asked to remember who has inspired my travel over the years and thinking …
Holy week is really important throughout Spain, although in Andalusia it has a special significance for it´s people and is deeply rooted in Southern Spain´s calendar. The Easter processions attract huge crowds in Seville, Malaga, Granada and Almeria. Find out more about Semana Santa here I …
Al Andalus was once the name of the region in Southern Spain. Now called Andalusia, this legacy is still visible in the different towns and villages. The Moorish and Mozarab culture has impacted on the architecture cuisine and traditions. Here are ways to make your visit to Granada, …
The idea for this post ocurred to me as I am currently reading more than usual, and some of the books I´m reading are related to Spain or to Spanish places. Here are some of the books I have particularly enjoyed recently. Passion India by Javier Moro This is about …
Un plan perfecto para una escapada a Granada. Como ver los lugares imprescindibles en tan solo 48h. Espero que este plan os ayude a aprovechar tu fin de semana en la ciudad de la Alhambra. Este artículo se escribió originalmente en inglés: pincha aquí para verlo (This …
Alcaiceria – The streets just off of Bib Rambla square, it´s name derives from the arab term al-qaysariya, meaning a commercial area, it was founded in the XIV century and it´s one of my favourite areas of the city. Bañuelo on the Paseo de los tristes dates back …
*Please check out the updated versión of this post with recipes tips and images** https://www.piccavey.com/spanish-fruit-guide/ The markets in Southern Spain often have produce that looks amazing but you may be unsure how to prepare it. Here´s a guide to seasonal produce in Andalusia. Name in …