Discovering the history behind the mysterious Temple of Debod. On the 1st December I was in Madrid after a trip from Tel Aviv. To break up the travelling I planned 24 hours in the Spanish capital. Wandering around the Plaza España and Palacio Reial was a …
Wine is an inherent part of Spanish culture yet it hasn’t always heralded the international respect of French and Italian varieties. The wine industry in Spain is now beginning to receive the recognition it deserves. The beauty of Spanish wines comes from a remarkable quality. Deep …
You may remember earlier this year I ran a giveaway to win a guidebook Walking in Andalucia. Well just in August a brand new guidebook all about Andalucia has been published and I´ve been sent one copy. This new book Coastal Walks in Andalucia was just …
If you are thinking of coming to Learn Spanish in Granada. Choosing the Andalusia region is a great idea. The people are really friendly and sociable here. You also get to stay in a magical city with the Alhambra palace and the Sierra Nevada mountains as …
As promised on my latest vlog, here is the podcast from Thriving Abroad. Thriving Abroad is a great resource to inspire those who are looking to live abroad or relocate. In May they interviewed me about living abroad and asked me to share some tips on …
A river cruise along the Douro will give you a special perspective of Spain and Portugal´s many arresting landscapes. From lush vineyards in the Douro Valley, to steep Spanish hills dotted with charming terraced houses further up river. River Cruise in Spain Strolling through quaint villages, touring energetic cities and relaxing in …
The second Flamenco novel from British author Cherry Radford has landed. After reading the debut novel Men Dancing. I´ve followed on by reading the sequel Flamenco baby As this second novel is set in Granada, it was a must read for me. Cherry Radford was born …
Fortuny is back! On Friday 3rd June Granada will hold the 6th Edition of the Pasarela Fortuny. This event showcases Andalusian fashion. A bi annual event, it has proved over past editions to be of interest at a national level for Spanish designers. Mariano Fortuny The …
Illora Wedding On the 28th of May the Duke of Wellington will hold a grand wedding in Southern Spain. The youngest daughter of the Duke will marry Alejandro Santo Domingo in illora. The bride to be Lady Charlotte Wellesley is engaged to the American businessman. Celebrations …
The traditional flamenco dress is mainly worn at Andalusian Festivals. The Spanish are a lively lot and enjoy celebrating at parties, fiestas, ferias and even some weddings. The main festivals in Andalusia concentrate around Spring and Summer. I’ve visited quite a few different ferias over the …