Expat Survival Guide – Tips from Molly in Spain

02-02-2013

Scones in England - Hmm

Some tips to make you feel at home when living the expat life or studying abroad for a while. Having been away from the UK since 1998 I have adjusted well to life in Spain but occasionally I like to enjoy British things and a few…

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Strummer Square in Spain – Plaza Joe Strummer in Granada Spain

01-22-2013

The Realejo area of Granada     piccavey.com

Strummer Square in Spain A whole year has past since I was asked to comment for The Telegraph (Dec 2011) about the Joe Strummer campaign in Granada. A group of people in Granada were requesting a street to commemorate the British rocker Joe Strummer. More than 2000 signatures and a facebook…

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My life in Travel – 2013 Holiday plans

01-13-2013

Lisbon

2013 has just begun. I´m starting to planning my travel for this year. I don´t have anything booked yet but I have a rough ideas of what trips I´ll be doing and how the year is set out. If you haven´t already organised your 2013 vacations you may…

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Castles, Cakes & Countryside – 3 places to see in England

01-10-2013

chatsworth garden Derbyshire

Most people have the idea of Summer holidays spent on the beach reaching chick lit or the latest thriller. My idea is to escape to hot Spanish summer and enjoy the British Summer. After living abroad for 15 years now.  I return to England a few times…

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Coming to a party new you! Silly party songs

12-01-2012

Christmas time

With silly season almost upon us, we´ll all be going to a Christmas or New Year party somewhere soon. You may have the annual office party coming up or a family get together soon. Whatever you have planned there will be no escape from those typical party songs.…

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Hotels & Afternoon tea venues in London

11-18-2012

Sketch afternoon tea

Once a year I treat myself to afternoon tea in London. This has become a ritual each time I return to the UK. Of course I enjoy the wonderful cakes and delicious sandwiches which are served but the real highlight for me is enjoying the amazing interiors of…

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My UNESCO list – Europe & USA

10-07-2012

Torre de Belen Lisbon      piccavey.com

Following on from the post about UNESCO sites in Spain that I have visited..(8 and a half so far). Out of curiosity I took a look at the full list to see if I had seen any other sites while on my travels. Here´s the list:…

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An English summer dessert – Apple Crumble

07-06-2012

Sweetened fruit - peaches and apples

Apple Crumble (or Fruit Crumble) I´ve been busy recently, not eating much at home, between travelling and eating out when I have finally managed to gather my thoughts back at home I´ve noticed that there is quite a bit of sad-looking fruit in my kitchen. Hmmm.…

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Little Britain

02-06-2012

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Being away from your home country is a great adventure, discovering new foods, interesting places and cultural insight, but sometimes you just want to feel like you are back at home. Here are some tips on recreating your own Little Britain in the city of Granada:…

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