Plants and Flowers of the Costa del Sol One of the things that really struck us when we moved to the Costa del Sol was the plant life. The region is home to an incredible variety of plants and they produce flowers in a huge array of shapes and colours. Probably the plant that’s most […]
How Sarah became a Freelancer in Barcelona
How Sarah became a Freelancer in Barcelona One of the common questions we get (especially from younger people) is “How can I make a living in Spain?” Sarah came to Spain, fell in love with the country, and decided to make a life for herself here. All about that in this interview along with Sarah’s […]
A visit to Málaga Cathedral
A visit to Málaga Cathedral One of the highlights of Málaga is its Cathedral. Although not considered by most to rank among the top Cathedrals in Spain, it is nevertheless a beautiful Cathedral. Plans to build a Cathedral were made following capture of Málaga by Catholic forces (over the Moors) in 1487. Constructed from 1528 […]
Toledo’s Catedral Primada. One of Spain’s most beautiful Cathedrals.
Toledo’s Catedral Primada The cathedral of Toledo (often referred to as Catedral Primada) is considered one of the Top 10 Cathedrals in Spain. It is also, along with the whole historic city of Toledo, a UNESCO world heritage site*. *Burgos Cathedral and León Cathedral are two other cathedrals built around the same time (in the […]
Where to live: Barcelona or Valencia?
Where to live: Barcelona or Valencia? Diana lived in Barcelona for almost 6 years before deciding that she (and her family) should move to Valencia. I was curious. What advantages does Barcelona have over Valencia? Do the cities cater to different people…or to people at different stages in life? In this interview Diana compares Barcelona […]
What to See in Zaragoza (and why you should visit)
What to See in Zaragoza Zaragoza was, more than anything, a stop of convenience on our journey through Northern Spain. That’s because it lies on the train line that connects Salamanca to Barcelona – a long journey (9 hours) that has stops in Burgos and Zaragoza along the way*. *Burgos is a wonderful city. Zaragoza, […]
