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, […]
Why this Expat moved to Seville to start a new life
Why this Expat moved to Seville to start a new life I call this our “Eat Pray Love” interview. Tania was divorced and her kids getting older. She needed a life change and ended up moving to Spain where, among other things, she found an artistic passion that she’s turned into a business. A very […]
Tapas at Sevillano (Nerja)
We’ve been enjoying our quest to find the best Tapas bar(s) in Nerja. After visiting La Puntilla, Dolores El Chispa and El Pulguilla, our next Tapas experience was at Sevillano. Sevillano is popular all over Nerja. Besides the restaurant on the corner of Calle Gloria and Calle Almirante Ferrandiz (their main restaurant in the center […]
Tapas at El Pulguilla (Nerja)
One of the most popular Tapas bars (and restaurants) in Nerja is El Pulguilla. El Pulguilla is located right in the center of Nerja’s old town and gets very, very full. We came on a Tuesday in August and were lucky to arrive early – we got there at 7:30 Pm and all the outdoor […]
Torrevieja – and how NOT to plan a move to Spain
How NOT to plan a move to Spain Darina is originally from Bulgaria but had lived in Canada for many years before she and her husband decided that Spain might be the place for them. Things however didn’t go according “to plan”. This is a very non-typical, but interesting story of a family moving to […]