Looking for expat jobs at the moment is pretty tough. If you are in Spain even more so, with the unemployment figures at an all time high. If you don´t speak Spanish well enough to defend yourself in the workplace then that adds another complexity to your …
In the city centre of Granada, the stree which runs right beside the Main Post office is Angel Ganivet. This street was given its name in 1943. The person Angel Ganivet was an important social philosopher, writer and diplomat and he was born at number 13 of this street in 1865. …
Having lived in Spain for many years, I´m still amazed to discover that I don´t know it all! Spain is a vast country and several languages are spoken here as well as Spanish bringing more culture to the land. Along with it´s colourful history and traditions …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …