Granada Alhambra palace The only medieval palace in the world which has arrived intact to the present day. After visiting many times, one of the things which fascinates me are the intricate details on the walls. As you step inside the
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Did you know that tyou can suffer from culture shock even when you speak Spanish? You may already know that I moved from Barcelona to Andalusia, Southern Spain back in 2006. Even though this is over 10 years ago now, I want
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
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
Looking for Lorca One of the most famous artists to come out of Granada is Federico García Lorca. A playwright, a poet and theatre director, born in 1898. Since reading ´La Casa de Bernada Alba´ for A Level Spanish Literature I´ve
In Spain Summer has well and truly arrived. In the evening there´s nothing nicer that finding a cool outdoor terrace or beach bar to enjoy the cool breeze after a long hot day. Sipping on a freshly made Mojito is
Local produce and Crafts The No.1 question I´m asked is how to get Alhambra tickets. However the next most popular question is What is a typical souvenir from Granada or Andalusia? Personally I prefer to recommend things that I would really appreciate if I wasback
Gourmet Burger places in Granada Gastrobars and restaurants in Granada are more innovative than ever. Many have added Gourmet burgers to their menus along with more traditional Andalusian dishes. Here´s my favorites (so far) in Granada city centre. You may
Chester Train Station
Travelodge Chester Central 
St Johns Ruins Chester 
Chester Roman Gardens
Walking the City Walls Chester
Eastgate Clock Tower Chester
Walking the City Walls Chester
Chester RaceCourse
Walking the City Walls Chester
Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral window
The Rows Chester
The Rows Chester
The Grovesnor Hotel Chester
Each December I return to U.K for Christmas. After visiting family and friends I spend a few days getting to know other places in the U.K. Recently London, Bath, Bristol, York and Leeds have been included in my travels. This year
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Moving abroad can sometimes challenge us in different ways. I find it comforting to know that once in a while I can meet up with people like me who took the plunge and moved away from their home country. The