How beautiful is Barcelona? Even though I have traveled all over the world, and lived in five countries, Spain will always be the country I love the most. The beauty … Read More
If you have spent enough time in Spain, you have probably eaten Spanish squid stew or, at least, seen it being served. Squid stew is one of my favorite foods, … Read More
Senior citizen discounts in Spain can make living or holidaying there even cheaper I just got back from a month’s vacation in Albir, Spain with my retired parents. As I’m … Read More
Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias gives King Felipe VI boxed set of ‘Game of Thrones’ DVDs King Felipe VI was in Brussels this week on his first trip to the European Union … Read More
Little known facts about Alejandro Sanz Alejandro Sanz is Spain’s most commercially successful singer ever. He is also famous throughout the Spanish speaking world. He’s been a professional musician and … Read More
I’ve been living in Asia for a few months and am now starting to pack for a six week trip back to Spain. In winter. Unlike in the summer months, where … Read More
If you are looking for the most beautiful photos of Spain, there are many places online you can find them. One of the best, though, is the Twitter feed of … Read More
American travel writer Rick Steves’ has just uploaded an entire episode of one of his excellent travel shows – Rick Steves’ Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain – to … Read More
Carrefour at La Marina, Finestrat – best place to shop for many items When I’m in the Alicante/Benidorm area of Spain, one of my favorite places to shop is at … Read More
Should British holidaymakers boycott Spain? Only if you are an idiot With the relationship between the UK and Spain deteriorating due to the Spanish government’s aggression over Gibraltar, one British … Read More
Watch this city tour of Alicante video and you’ll soon be booking your holiday If you’ve been thinking about taking a trip to Alicante, Spain but are not sure if … Read More
Spanish town councillor with Down’s Syndrome starts work Now this is an interesting story and one that makes you realize just how advanced Spain has become compared to many … Read More
Minister of Education José Ignacio Wert leaving politics José Ignacio Wert, probably the most unpopular Spanish Minister of Education, Culture and Sports in decades, has announced he will be leaving … Read More
If you’re planning on being in the Murcia area some time this year and will be there with your children, you might be wondering if there are some fun … Read More
Spanish health minister Ana Mato is allegedly just one of the Popular Party members who accepted bribes from the Gürtel business group in exchange for government contracts, or so says … Read More
When you’re unemployed in Spain and you’ve been unable to find a job for months, sometimes it takes extraordinary measures if you’re ever going to work again. That thought must … Read More
If you are planning on traveling from Glasgow to Murcia San Javier Airport (MJV), or live in Murcia or San Javier and want to get to Glasgow, as of last … Read More
As the international community becomes more and more nervous about Spain’s financial stability, Spanish Economy Minister Luis de Guindos has come out saying deposits over 100,000 euros should be … Read More
Have you seen the new Spanish movie Blancanieves (Snow White) by director Pablo Berger yet? If not, you really must see it, it’s beautiful. Blancanieves, just in case you don’t know, … Read More
You can tell the holiday season is just starting in Spain as more British men fall to their deaths from hotel or apartment balconies, or down stairwells. Every year, a … Read More
For most people taking a trip or holiday to Spain, finding out if the weather will be good is extremely important. Spain, of course, is known for its good weather … Read More
If you’re in Bangkok, Thailand and wanting to fly to Barcelona, Spain, just a heads up that Lufthansa has some pretty good special cheap deals right now. Starting at … Read More
As Spain begins to join the list of countries now allowing euthanasia, a 91-year-old stroke victim was allowed to die this week. We say “begins to join” as euthanasia … Read More
One thing that has stopped my parents retiring to Spain before now is their worry they’d find it difficult to make new friends. This year though, they’ve decided to … Read More
Top hotels in Altea, Spain If you’re looking for a typical Spanish town in a gorgeous location, look no further than Altea, Spain. Altea, with its traditional Spanish town and … Read More
Once only a small coastal town, in the last couple of decades, Lloret de Mar has blossomed into one of the biggest holiday resorts on the Costa Brava. Hotels in … Read More
I’m a huge fan of Lomo Cameras and will occasionally convert photographs I take to the Lomo format. A couple of weeks ago, I took a lot of photographs … Read More
On my current vacation in Spain, as soon as I arrived I purchased a Vodafone Pay As You Go Internet Dongle plan. As a writer, I need to have access … Read More