I’ve previously written about the Paradors of Spain and how we want to visit them all. The Parador de Toledo is the 1st Parador that we’ve visited. It ended up being a great experience and the perfect way to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary. The Parador de Toledo is a “modern” Parador, having been completed […]
Cordoba’s Incredible Mezquita (in photos)
Cordoba’s Incredible Mezquita (in photos) We’ve visited the Mezquita several times now, it is for us the most spectacular building in Spain. The Mezquita is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the 12 Treasures of Spain, and one of the Top 3 attractions in Andalusia (along with the Alhambra in Granada and the Real Alcazar in Seville). It is […]
Living in Malaga (why it’s not the place for us)
Living in Malaga We hear a lot of people saying that they’re considering living in Malaga. Most of them have never been to Malaga but they’re attracted by promises of sunny weather, a lively city life, lots of nature, as well as a vibrant expat community. When we came to Spain in search of our […]
What’s it like living in Almuñécar? (and why it didn’t work out for this couple)
What’s it like living in Almuñécar? I love this interview because it shows the reality of finding your “perfect” home in Spain. It’s not easy and what you thought might be ideal might end up not being the right place for you. Sergei and Lana moved to Spain and settled in the pretty town of […]
Hiking Almendron (Nerja)
I don’t think any hike shows off the beauty of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park more than Almendron (“the Almond”). Hiking Almendron isn’t easy: it’s strenuous, long (expect to be hiking for 7-8 hours), and it can be dangerous (more on that later). What makes hiking Almendron special? The views are […]
Reflections on a year of living in Spain
2021 was our first full year of living in Spain. We’re incredibly thankful to be in Spain – prior to arriving here in late 2020 we had been full-time travellers (without a home) for 6 years. I don’t know where we’d be if we weren’t here and we’ve been lucky to find ourselves in a […]
