The absolute worst thing about living in Spain People have their various complaints about the things they don’t like about living in Spain. I have a few things that bother me but they are mostly minor. But I have one thing I absolutely hate: Customer service I hate the crappy, useless, stupid, and blatantly in-your-face […]
Living in Antequera (compared to Nerja)
Living in Antequera (and all the reasons it’s different than Nerja) We’ve had a lot of people writing us about Antequera. We though it was time that we did a post dedicated to living here. Since we lived on the coast in Nerja before moving to Antequera, we’re comparing our experience here to there. I […]
What you need to know about doing the Caminito del Rey
What you need to know about doing the Caminito del Rey. It’s probably the most famous outdoor attraction in Spain. What makes the Caminito del Rey so spectacular is the nature. Through much of the trail, you’re following a wooden pathway through a narrow gorge. You’re basically dangling 100 meters above the valley floor, looking […]
A Visit to El Torcal de Antequera
A Visit to El Torcal de Antequera This was a return trip to El Torcal. A few years ago I (as part of a hiking group) had come here in winter and had hiked from the bottom of El Torcal up to the Visitors Center. From there we had done the yellow trail around the […]
The Best Region to live in Galicia
The Best Region to live in Galicia Caroline Harris has spent more than 25 years living in Galicia. Now she helps expats thinking of moving to this corner of Spain. We specifically asked her “what is the best region to live in Galicia?”. She tells us here…and breaks down the region for you. My name […]
Lanzarote: Spain’s Tropical Iceland
Lanzarote: Spain’s Tropical Iceland Imagine the fiery drama of a volcanic landscape. Now put it in a tropical setting. The result is Lanzarote, Spain’s answer to the icy appeal of Iceland. While an Iceland hotel might nestle you amidst glacial beauty, Lanzarote’s warm embrace invites you to explore its volcanic wonders in shorts and sandals. […]
