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 […]
What to see in Toledo (and how to save money)
What to see in Toledo (and how to save money) Toledo is one of Spain’s most famous cities. It dates back to the Romans (circa 192 BC) and was under Visigoth and Moorish rule before falling back into Christian hands during the reconquesta in 1085 AD. Subsequently, it was the capital of the Spanish Empire […]
Nerja’s Ruta de la Tapa
Nerja’s Ruta de la Tapa Every year in late May/early June, Nerja holds a degustation tour/restaurant competition called the “Ruta de la Tapa” (Route of the Tapa). For 2 Euros for a beer and tapa, it’s both a fun and inexpensive way to sample food from restaurants that you might not be familiar with. This […]
Expat Bases: Comparing Granada to Cádiz
Expat Bases: Comparing Granada to Cádiz Choosing a base seems to be the main preoccupation of every expat moving to Spain so it’s always interesting hearing from long-term expats like Phil. He’s lived in Spain 26 years and has first hand experience living in both Granada and Cádiz. So how do the 2 cities compare? […]
The Top Things to Do in Barcelona (and costs!)
The Top Things to Do in Barcelona Barcelona is one of the most touristy cities in Europe. If you like modernistic architecture, great restaurants/bars, and a vibrant culture that’s different from any other place in Spain then you should visit Barcelona. In this post I’ll cover the Top things to do in Barcelona, where to […]
The Best Rooftop bar in Nerja: Buddha Bar or Volk’s Bar?
The Best Rooftop bar in Nerja Buddha Bar and Volk’s Bar are the 2 most popular Rooftop bars in Nerja. Funny enough they’re almost right next to each other right within feet of the junction of Calle del Almirante Ferrándiz and Calle de la Gloria. Buddha Bar We first went to Buddha Bar which is just up […]
