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 […]
Hiking El Torcal de Antequera
Hiking El Torcal de Antequera is on the list of the best things to do in Spain. The landscapes are incredible, the hiking is easy, and the facilities at the park are visitor friendly. And what most visitors don’t realize is that you can drive right up to the Visitors Center at the top of […]
A Review of the Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport
I recently needed an airport hotel in Malaga (I had an early morning flight that would take me to Mexico City via Madrid). Researching online, I was surprised to see that Malaga doesn’t have an “airport hotel” per se – it has a bunch of hotels in proximity to the airport but none where you […]
Hiking El Cielo in Nerja (Spain)
Hiking El Cielo in Nerja (Spain) “The difference between enjoyment and endurance is your level of physical fitness”. I kept thinking of this quote while hiking El Cielo. It is the only hike where I’ve thought to myself “Am I going to be able to complete this thing?”. I couldn’t regulate my breath, my legs […]
Thoughts on Living in Spain – interview on Spain Revealed
This week I had the pleasure of being interviewed by James from Spain Revealed. From New Zealand, he fell in love with a Spanish lady and moved to Spain 10 years ago. James has a very popular Youtube channel (which you should check out, it’s both informative and entertaining). He also offers an online course […]
