Casa de Pilatos (Seville) – the Palace you have to visit for tiles (azulejos) One of the things I love about Andalusia are its tiles (or azulejos). Azulejo: a glazed, often blue, ceramic tile found in Spain and Portugal originating with the Moors who brought Islamic mosaic and tile to the Iberian peninsula in the […]
Palacio de las Dueñas – one of Seville’s most beautiful palaces
Palacio de las Dueñas – one of Seville’s most beautiful palaces Seville has some incredible palaces. The one most people think of is the Real Alcazar, Seville’s most famous tourist site. But the Real Alcazar is a royal palace. Seville also has some gorgeous private palaces that are still owned today by wealthy aristocratic families. […]
Not Cuckoo for Spain. Why this Expat is moving back to Switzerland
Not Cuckoo for Spain. Why this Expat is moving back to Switzerland. I love this interview just because of how brutally honest Stefanie is. She lived and worked in Spain for 9 years before calling it quits and moving back to Switzerland. Many people reading this won’t relate. In fact, most interviews are enthusiastic about […]
The Best day trips from Benidorm
The Best day trips from Benidorm. Benidorm makes for the best base if your intention is to explore the northern part of the Costa Blanca. That’s primarily because of its centralized location and because of all its transport options (it’s the biggest city in this region). I cover Benidorm as a base here. So what […]
Our Experience with Private Health Care in Spain
Our Experience with Private Health Care in Spain. After almost 5 years in Spain, we finally had our 1st experience with Private Spanish Health Care. We always wondered about the mechanics of how it works and I’m sure others do as well. So I’ll tell you about our experiences, thoughts, as well tips on things […]
Travel Guide to the Alhambra (Granada)
Travel Guide to the Alhambra (Granada) – Spain’s most visited attraction Granada is home to the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Spain’s most visited historical attraction. It is incredible, with palaces, gardens, fortress walls, as well as an amazing location looking over the city of Granada. I tell you all about […]
