What to see in Cartagena Spain. I’ve previously written about Cartagena, calling it the ugliest city I’ve seen in Spain. But if you’re a fan of Roman ruins you may want to spend a day in Cartagena. It’s also a stop on many cruise itineraries, so you may end up here if on a cruise. […]
A tale of Asylum, Asturias and on wondering if Spain is it…
Andres was a pilot and a nomad for many years. In 2024 he and his wife Emi decided to try to get Spanish residency and chose to do it in a very unusual way. All about that, about choosing Asturias as a base, and about whether Spain is – long term – the place for […]
Things I wish I had known before moving to Spain
Things I wish I had known before moving to Spain. There are a lot of good things about Spain. I’ve written about them here. But I wouldn’t be honest if I said that Spain was all peaches and cream. In fact there are quite a lot of things about Spain that I don’t love or, […]
The Best Mediterranean Cruises that include Spain
The Best Mediterranean Cruises that include Spain A lot of people want a Mediterranean cruise that covers a variety of destinations including Spain. These travellers look for diversity, views of stunning coastlines and adventure as well as all the benefits that come with cruising: curated experiences, world-class cuisine and the hassle-free luxury of relaxing on […]
Almodóvar Castle: A great day trip from Córdoba
Almodóvar Castle: A great day trip from Córdoba. Almodóvar Castle is straight out of a fairy tale, a castle on a high hill with incredible 360 views. Built by the Moors where a Roman fort once stood, it is considered one of the best castles in all of Spain. It was also a filming location […]
What’s special about Dénia?
What’s special about Dénia? It’s not a rhetorical question. We spent 2 days visiting this town (the last town on our month-long exploration of the Alicante coast) and just didn’t feel it. It is by no means an unattractive town but we just didn’t see what makes Dénia such a popular place for both visitors […]
