72h in Cordoba My return to Cordoba this Summer was wonderful. Although I´ve been several times before its a place I love to visit over again. This three day break in the city of Cordoba was going to be at the hottest time of the year. …
My Christmas Preparation… Throughout November I have seen the ad breaks on TV become more and more Christmassy. As we are now almost halfway through November I am ramping up my own Christmas preparation. I don´t actually begin with Christmas shopping, that is that final part …
One of the main reasons that visitors return to Benidorm again and again is the beaches. But the great weather on the Costa Blanca is also a big attraction too. With sunshine most months of the year. The Mediterranean mild climate makes it a year round …
The Paella had humble origins as far back as the 15th-16th century. Yet has become known as Spain´s national dish. Originally from Valencia and Alicante regions. Traditional Valencia Paella is often misrepresented. An authentic Paella does not have seafood in it. Lets take a look at …
If you are planning a Granada weekend and don´t have long to spend in this magical city. You´ll want to know the ´must see´ spots around the city. With this in mind I have written this plan for 48h in Granada, helping you to make the …
Since living in Andalusia since 2006 I have been to many Flamenco festivals. Over the years I have seen performances in varied locations around Southern Spain. Some thrilled others have disappointed. One March evening I went to the Templo del Flamenco in Granada. My expectations weren´t …
Annually Spain does well in the Suitability for Muslim Travellers Index. According to the Global Muslim Travel Index by CrescentRating, Spain is the 6th most popular country for Muslim tourism. So I thought I would put together some useful information about the Halal options in Granada. …
Gourmet Burger Favourites Gourmet Burger options have been appearing more and more in Gastrobars and restaurants in Granada. Alongside more traditional Andalusian dishes on the menu I have been checking out what is so special about these burgers.Here´s a selection of four of my current favourites in …
Once in a while I meet British friends who live in Spain but are frustrated that they don´t have a good level of Spanish. Here are a few tips that helped me to improve my Spanish. When I arrived to Barcelona I wanted to get a job in …
Andalucia, the region in Southern Spain has now been home for me for many years. I am lucky to be able to enjoy amazing beaches and cities full of history right my doorstep. This area has many traditional festivals and is also the birthplace of Flamenco …