What’s it like living in La Mata Caroline thought she had it figured out. Then Brexit came around and complicated her plans. All about Caroline’s Brexit story…and why she chose La Mata (right next to Torrevieja) as her base in Spain. Name: Caroline GreenAge: 57Country of Origin: UKNumber of years living in Spain: 18 months […]
Nerja’s Ruta de Tapa: summarizing the good and the bad…
I wrote about Nerja’s Ruta de Tapa a couple of weeks ago. It had just started and we were excited to have our first “Ruta de Tapa” experience. The final day was last Sunday (June 12). With it being finished I thought I’d reflect on the experience and also tell you the restaurant most deserving […]
What’s it like living in Alcalá la Real?
What’s it like living in Alcalá la Real Janet and Robert live in Alcalá la Real, a lively town in the Southwest corner of Jaén province. Besides singing the virtues of Jaén as a place to visit and live, Janet shares her experience buying and renovating properties in Spain. You’ll find lots of very helpful […]
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada – what’s it like living in Orgiva?
Griet is inspiring. After many years of living in Africa, she decided to make the small town of Orgiva (near Granada and in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada) her home. There she lives in a farmhouse with her dogs. All about Griet and her story in this interview. Name: Griet OnseaAge: 49Country of Origin: […]
Teteria Zaidin – a Moroccan style teahouse in Nerja
Teteria Zaidin – a Moroccan style teahouse in Nerja We always like visiting different cafés, bars and restaurants in Nerja. We especially like a place with a different twist on things. Teteria Zaidin is one of those places. And it’s located on a quiet street just around the corner from Plaza Balcón de Europa, just […]
What’s it like living in Vigo? Why this expat decided to settle in Galicia
What’s it like living in Vigo Holly lived in Vigo (in Galicia) many years ago. She left…but came back and has lived there ever since. What’s so special about Vigo that it made her want to come back? Holly tells us in this interview. Name: Holly GoddardAge: 37Country of Origin: UKNumber of years living in […]
