Fabulous Food At Gong Restaurant Spain
We had booked into Gong ages back and I’m so glad we made the 30+ minute drive down there in the cold on Boxing Day. … Read more
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The Pellet Burner vs Log Burner Debate
(Or: Choose Your Winter Struggle) Winter in Spain does something strange to British expats. It turns us into part-time heating engineers with very strong opinions. … Read more
A Place in the Sun ( Part 2 )… Winters in Spain
It always starts the same way. A viewing trip in May. Blue skies. Birds singing. The estate agent smiling like they’ve personally arranged the weather. … Read more
One Day In Seville: A Local’s Guide
Maximize one day in Seville with our local insider guide. From majestic Alcázar to tapas in Triana, discover how to experience the heart of Andalusia’s capital in just 24 unforgettable hours
Bella’s Coffee Lounge Quesada Afternoon Tea
Soph had booked us in for the Bella’s Coffee Lounge Quesada Christmas afternoon tea, which is our last afternoon tea of this year. As we … Read more
El Gordo Spain’s National Daydream
Every December, Spain collectively loses its mind over El Gordo — the “Fat One.” Not a person. Not a pig. A lottery. And not just … Read more
The Great British Spanish Christmas Panic Shop
Every year. Every single year. Welcome to The Great British Spanish Christmas Panic Shop, where Expats stock up like crazy. You’d think the supermarkets were … Read more
Logroño: Ultimate Guide to Spain’s Wine Capital and Tapas Paradise
Look, I’ve visited a lot of Spanish cities during my 11 years living here, but Logroño? This place just gets it right. Nestled in the … Read more
New Year’s Eve in Spain: Grapes, Pants, and Collective Madness
New Year’s Eve in Spain isn’t about fireworks, or champagne, or pretending next year will be “the year you really get fit.” No. It’s about … Read more
Welcome to La Cala de Mijas – Costa del Sol’s Best Kept Secret
If you’re searching for that perfect slice of authentic Spanish coastal life without the overwhelming crowds of Marbella or the party atmosphere of Torremolinos, let … Read more