Celebrating Winter As travellers, we often incorporate a variety of Christmas traditions that we have picked up from around the world. Often we are not in a home we can call our own but we have …
European tourist traps and their alternatives Want to know what to skip in Europe and head to instead? Tourist traps in Europe are everywhere and even some of the greatest bucket-list destinations like Paris or Venice …
Visiting the Costa de Almeria Spain Originally known as the Costa del Sol that name became attached to the area around Malaga Province and specifically Almeria the city. The Costa de Almeria runs east of Almeria …
Visiting the Desierto de Tabernas (Tabernas Desert) Almeria Spain The Tabernas Desert or as it is known in spain Desierto de Tabernas is a dry arid area in Spain's Almeria Province. Only 19 miles north of the capital Almeria …
Questions for Travellers As frequent travellers, we often get asked the same questions over and over again. So I asked the same question of some of my blogging colleagues and travel writers. What are the most …
Things to do in Cartagena Spain There's a Cartagena in Spain? Yes indeed, in fact, most N. American and S. America cities have European namesakes - that's colonialism for you. There are so many things to do …
Caravaca de la Cruz run with the horses If you happen to be in Andalucia Spain near the first week in May you must head to Caravaca de la Cruz to attend the Festival of Wine …
Is your home abroad? Feeling Homesick for your favourite foods? If your home is abroad or you are an international student or expat you often get that mighty craving for the foods of your homeland. One …
Visiting Salobreña Spain Salobreña is located on what is known as the Costa Tropical. It is a gorgeous little whitewashed town hanging on a large rock that juts close to the sea. It is topped with …
Holy Week in Spain Celebrating Semana Santa Anyone who knows me knows that I don't do 'religion' or church of any description. However, I have to say being in Spain for Holy Week (Semana Santa) has been …
This month's guest post is brought to you by Myles and Karen who swapped their corporate lives, for adventure, freedom and simplicity. Together with their trusty steed, Scoobie the RV. Three years on and they …
5 Absolute must do's in Seville Today's post is written by Terry and Maura of TravelKiwis Terry and Maura are House Sitting Travellers who have left behind the corporate life at the age of 50 to search …
International House & Pet Sitting We never believed it was possible for us to afford to travel the world until we started house sitting. So we started investigating the potential for long term house sitting and …
What to do on holidays in Mojácar Spain Mojácar is a gorgeous beach holiday destination located in the southeast of the Province of Almeria. This is in Andalucía in the southern part of Spain. Mojacar Playa …
Discover the Alhambra Palace Tips for obtaining Alhambra Palace tickets One of Spain's most popular tourist attractions the Alhambra has been inspiring travellers for centuries. Recently this Moorish architectural wonder has been chosen to feature in Lonely …
Popular Traditional Food of Spain What to eat in Southern Spain Traditional Spanish food and in particular Andalusian cuisine hails from the region of Southern Spain and it has been influenced by a multitude of flavours, from …
Touring the Castillo de Tabernas Spanish Olive Oils Spanish olive oil is the best in the world and if you get the opportunity to go on a tour of a Spanish Olive Oil mill and taste …
How to get a European Passport If you are seriously considering living in Europe the value of EU citizenship and a European passport cannot be denied. As a retiree, you can obtain a very different lifestyle …
