Granada Cathedral: Why you should visit (and how to see it for free). One of the first orders of business following the reconquest of Granada by the Christian forces in 1492 was building a Cathedral. As in almost all cases involving the Spanish, the decision made was to raze the Great Mosque and to build […]
Mapping Spain Monthly Recap: September 2024
Mapping Spain Monthly Recap: September 2024 Happy beginning of October! A few things I touch on in this recap: September weather / the underrated highlights of Granada / Another company on my Spanish ¨Shit list¨ / How much time do you actually have to be in Spain? / People responding to you in English / […]
Why this American couple chose Seville (and cost comparisons!)
Why this American couple chose Seville Note: First published in 2022, this post has been updated in September 2024, reflecting Paul and Marj’s cost of living in Seville (they also moved to a new neighbourhood earlier this year) Paul and Marj decided to leave the United States for Spain, choosing Seville as their home in […]
5 White Villages to Visit from Ronda
5 White Villages to Visit from Ronda Ronda is the largest of Andalusia’s famous white villages. It a place that gets a lot of day trippers due to its proximity to Seville and Malaga. But Ronda also makes for a great base to explore the region due to its proximity to some of Spain’s most […]
What’s it like living in the city of Alicante?
What’s it like living in the city of Alicante? In this interview, Daniela tells us all about living in the city of Alicante. She covers the pros and cons of the city, talks about renting (and warns you about scams to watch out for), covers transport and gives you advice on meeting people in Alicante. […]
Nerja Or Estepona (as places to base yourself in Spain)
Nerja Or Estepona as places to base yourself in Spain We know Nerja well having lived there for 2 ½ years. During that time, a few people we knew decided to move from Nerja to Estepona. Estepona seemed like the new ¨hot spot¨. Even now, almost 2 years later, Estepona is a place that regularly […]
