I cannot possibly cover the whole Spanish culture in one blog post. So here is a quick overview of some curiosities and things to look out for on your next trip to Spain. With many flights out to Spain every day, this cultural destination might be …
What is WABAS? In November 2014 the WABAS group (Writers and Bloggers About Spain) will have its annual meeting in Granada, Spain. The group was created at the end of 2011 to speak positively about the country and counter bad news being published in international media …
On a hot August day I´d planned a girls spa and shopping outing. As it was going to be a hot one in Granada, I decided to head over to Malaga. The city of Malaga is on the coast so the temperature is often lower than …
Granada food market Granada Food market is close to the Cathedral. As in many Spanish cities you find a central market in the city centre. In Spain there are many well known markets. Examples such as Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid, Las Atarazanas in Malaga …
2014 White night is coming Last year Granada celebrated it´s first Noche en Blanco. You may have heard of the La Noche en Blanco in Madrid or other European cities. This actually begin in Berlin in 1997 and since has reached most of Europe. Noche en …
In Summertime I find that a good Spain book is the best way to while away the hot days. So far this season I have managed to make good progress with quite a few books. There are of course many summer days left still to enjoy …
Last night I saw a unique Flamenco concert in Granada. A fusion of Sefardi music, flamenco and Lorca poetry. The event was inside the patio of the Museum Palacio de los Olvidados. just along Carrera del Darro by Plaza Nueva. This building opened on Jan 2nd …
Visit Cordoba Spain in a Day During the last week of June I took a weeks holiday in Malaga. But I also enjoyed a day trip to Cordoba, Spain that week too. You may have already read the 15 Reasons to see Malaga post which I wrote after …
Piccavey expat blog reaches 150 posts They say that you should Celebrate small victories. Well over the last 2 years since I began this blog I haven´t been doing much of that. So today I´m going to celebrate them now, all at the same time. I …
Craft Beers may not be the first drink that comes to mind in Southern Spain In Andalusia it’s not unusual for me to be outnumbered by wine drinkers. I drink beer. I always have done. Most of my Spanish friends only drink beer on hot summer …