What’s it like living in Nerja in 2026? Kristyn and her husband live in the beautiful seaside town of Nerja. We know it well – it was our first base in Spain. Kristyn tells us all the reasons why they chose Spain, and Nerja, as their base in Europe. A very interesting interview highlighting what […]
A Guide on what to See in Granada’s Albaicin
A Guide on what to See in Granada’s Albaicin. The Albaicin was Granada’s old Moorish quarter. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site with lots to see: the area of full of palaces, squares, gardens as well as lots of great viewpoints looking across towards the Alhambra (the Albaicin is built on a hillside, so […]
Why this family chose to live in Vejer de la Frontera
Why this family chose to live in Vejer de la Frontera. I love this interview, a very inspiring story of a family deciding to live out their dreams of moving to Spain. Marga also tells you all about beautiful Vejer de la Frontera, the place they decided to call home. Name: Małgorzata (Marga) Żebrowska Age: […]
Why you HAVE to visit Ubeda and Baeza
Why you HAVE to visit Ubeda and Baeza. Ubeda and Baeza are UNESCO World Heritage sites, unique in Spain for their Italian Renaissance-inspired architecture. You might think yourself in Italy. Both towns are beautiful as you’ll see in the many photos below. How long do you need to visit both? The two towns are 9 […]
We got our Permanent Residency in Spain! Reflections and on where we go from here…
We got our Permanent Residency in Spain! Last week we got our Permanent Residency is Spain! The last 5 years have at times felt long. But we had a goal when we came to Spain – we wanted to get residency in a country other than Canada. We’ve achieved that. Our very first post on […]
Castillo de Santa Catalina and the Parador de Jaén
Castillo de Santa Catalina and the Parador de Jaén. If coming to the city of Jaén, you have to visit the Castillo de Santa Catalina. Sitting high above the city, it is a Moorish Castle built in the 11th century. Right next to the Castle is the Parador of Jaén, a luxury hotel built in […]
