What’s Tarragona like? I’ve had a few people write me about Tarragona, asking me “what’s it like? I’m thinking of possibly relocating there”. In this post I’ll tell you our impressions. I’ll include a lot of photos. I’ll also include some opinions from members of our Facebook group (who had strong opinions – good and […]
Tossa de Mar: When a place calls to you
Tossa de Mar: when a place calls to you. It was our first night in Tossa de Mar and we were having dinner in front of the tv when it happened. Lissette: “a piece of my tooth just broke off!” Of course it was a Friday night. I wrote our Airbnb host (a Cuban lady) […]
Rating the Big 3 Art Museums of Madrid (and seeing them for free)
Rating the Big 3 Art Museums of Madrid. The Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reina Sofía are the 3 best known museums in Madrid. They’re all famous and all unique, appealing to different art lovers. They can also all be visited for free if you plan ahead (as we did. In fact, visiting the museums […]
What to See (and what to skip) in the city of Cadiz
What to See (and what to skip) in the city of Cadiz. The city of Cadiz is the oldest city in Western Europe. There’s lots to see. But I’ll be honest: some of the highlights are underwhelming and overpriced. In this post I cover the highlights of the city of Cadiz, telling you what you […]
Moving to Spain as a British Expat: Daily Life, Admin & Language Tips
Moving to Spain as a British Expat: Daily Life, Admin & Language Tips. Picture this: you’ve just landed in Málaga, keys to your new flat in hand, and you need to register at the town hall. The receptionist speaks zero English. Your phrasebook feels useless. Welcome to expat life in Spain. In 2026, post-Brexit rules […]
Is Vejer de la Frontera worth visiting?
Is Vejer de la Frontera worth visiting? Vejer de la Frontera is one of Cadiz’s Pueblos Blancos Ie. White Villages. Vejer is actually the 5th “white village” we’ve visited in Cadiz province after seeing Zahara de la Sierra, Olvera, Setenil de las Bodegas and Arcos de la Frontera. That’s in addition to Pueblos Blancos in […]
