I’m comparing UK and Spanish supermarkets here and adding a bit of an insight on how shopping differs between the two countries. I’ll also mention the rise of the British discounters back in the UK, while wondering if these stores will ever arrive in Spain. The weekly supermarket shop is…
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Festivals and Traditions
Semana Santa 2027 Dates And Events
Every year, without fail, Spain stops. Not in a quiet, understated way β in the way that only a country with this particular relationship to religion, spectacle, and collective emotion can manage. Streets that are normally choked with traffic become slow rivers of candlelight. The smell of incense hangs over…
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The Great ‘Expat vs. Immigrant’ Dust-Up
The Great ‘Expat vs. Immigrant’ Dust-Up: Itβs Time to Face the Music (and the Dictionary) Right then. Put down your lukewarm cup of imported PG Tips and pull up a chair. We need to have a chat. If youβve spent more than five minutes on any “Brits in Spain” Facebook…
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Spanish Football And The Money
Spanish football represents far more than just a sport in Spainβit’s a cultural obsession that dominates conversations in every bar, office, and family gathering across the country. From the global powerhouses of Real Madrid and Barcelona through to passionate regional clubs like Athletic Bilbao and Real Betis, Spanish football combines…
Culinary Adventures
An Amazing Costillas Locas Flamenco Night
We returned for the Costillas Locas Flamenco evening. We’d been recently and taken my sister on the Friday and she loved it. As Sophs mother was coming across, we decided to book again and take her, for a couple of reasons. First of all we enjoyed our previous visit but…
Adjusting to Spanish Culture
The Social Side of Spain: Exploring Barcelonaβs Unique Membership Clubs
Barcelona,ββββββββββββββββ known as the core of Catalonia, is not only famous for its breathtaking architecture and azure beaches but also for its lively social culture. The city, with its numerous ways to connect with others and experience its creative energy, is open from tapas bars till late night or next-door…
Culinary Adventures
Flamenco At Costillas Locas What An Amazing Night
As my sister was across, Soph booked us in on Tuesday evening for the Flamenco at Costillas Locas. Two things sprang to mind here, one was I was missing the Champions League football, and second, it’s been years since we saw Flamenco ( probably when we lived in Andalucia was…
Culinary Adventures
Considered The Sabores del Camino Tapas Event?
I personally think this is a great idea, the Sabores del Camino which is held in Caravaca de la Cruz. From where we live it’s an hour and a half or so drive, but we are going to try get there, probably in October. Discover Caravaca through its gastronomic routes….
Adjusting to Spanish Culture
Popular Spain Travel Quotes
Here are some well known Spain travel quotes, as well as some not as well recognised ones. Famous Travel Quotes About Spain, Sorted by Region Spain has inspired poets, painters, travelers, and dreamers for centuries. From the poetic streets of Seville to the architectural wonders of Barcelona, each region offers…
Festivals and Traditions
Ultimate Guide To Semana Santa 2026 Dates
Semana Santa 2026 (Holy Week) in Spain will be observed from Sunday, 29 March to Sunday, 5 April 2026. This period commemorates the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and is marked by numerous religious processions and events throughout the country. π Key Dates for Semana Santa 2026: Please…