The Alhambra
Posted in Europe Granada Spain

Grabbed by Granada’s Moorish Moments

The Alhambra is an obvious place to visit in Granada, but this city with it’s Moorish heritage will grab your interest and keep you coming back for more.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides near Seville Cathdral
Posted in Europe Seville Spain

Seduced by Sunny Seville’s Quirky Charm

Seville is full of Spanish charm and quirkiness, and has to be one of the most authentically Spanish cities. It’s easy to navigate and fun to cycle or walk around.

Triana Neighbourhood Seville Spain
Posted in Europe Seville Spain

Exploring Seville’s Triana Neigbourhood

The Triana neighbourhood was one of our favourite finds in Seville, and THE best place to enjoy an authentic flamenco show.

Spanish Lady walking through Toledo
Posted in Europe Spain Toledo

A day trip from Madrid to Toledo

Travel south from Madrid, and in 30 minutes you can be wandering the cobbled streets of Spain’s original capital city Toledo.

Painted Fresco on a Madrid Wall
Posted in Europe Madrid Spain

A reluctant visitor to Madrid

We had a three day stay in Madrid, and although I wasn’t that jazzed about visiting, this dark horse took me by surprise.

Hemingway Bar Montgomery Cocktail
Posted in Barcelona Europe Spain

Barcelona Bars with a Local Vibe

Our BnB host recommended these two local bars in Barcelona, and they didn’t disappoint. Two very different bars—full of local flavor.

Barcelona Wall Mural
Posted in Barcelona Europe Spain

Quirky places to eat Vegetarian Tapas and Pintxo in Barcelona

When you’re feeling hungry in Barcelona avoid the Rambla and just wander down the back streets to discovers and mouth-watering selection of tapas bars to gorge on Spanish cheese tapas.

Route for the Aerobus from Barcelona Airport to City
Posted in Barcelona Europe

A cheap and easy way to get from Barcelona Airport to the City Centre

One of the cheapest easiest ways to get from Barcelona Airport to the city centre is on their frequent Aerobus service. Buses leave every 5 minutes, every day of the year.

Posted in Europe Spain

Cultivating the Good Life

My brother’s living the Good Life. He’s spent the last year cultivating his land, and this is the bounty of his hard work. Looks good enough to eat!

The Goodlife from the BBC
Posted in California Europe Spain UK US

BBC’s The Good Life: When did I become Margo Leadbetter?

I yearned for the Good Life, but somehow I’ve morphed into Margo Leadbetter. Shiny car, Corporate Castle. What’s needed is a couple of chickens and a sustainable lifestyle.