Spain For Pleasure

• My Post-Lockdown Travel Plans: Barcelona 2 months ago Since moving back to the UK permanently back in 2016, not a year has gone by that I haven’t visited some part of Spain. And yes, that includes 2020; my fiancée and I were lucky enough to squeeze a long weekend away in Barcelona in February, just before the proverbial sh*t hit the fan. The...
• A Few of Spain's Best-Kept Secrets 5 months ago More often than not, there’s a well-kept secret to be discovered in every village, town or city within Spain’s borders. Sometimes it hides in plain sight: a piece of art or architecture, a local dish or a glass of wine…you just need to look that little bit harder to spot it. But just as...
• How to Speed Up Your Learning of Spanish 11 months ago Learning a new language can be hard, especially as you get into the more advanced grammar and vocabulary. It can be very frustrating too, particularly if you feel like you’re making slow progress.  This is usually the point that most people give up on learning a new language, and Spanish is no...
• Eating tapas like a local with Devour Barcelona Food Tours 1 year ago If you’re like me, you’ll spend most of your time eating or thinking about what to eat next when travelling. Especially if you’re somewhere in Spain. Barcelona, undeniably one of Europe’s leading gastronomic destinations, is a very good example. I’ve visited many times, but the city is so...
• The cost of living overseas for digital nomads 1 year ago There are roughly 50 million people living and working as expats. If working abroad is something you’re planning to further your career, experience a different culture or because it’s required in your current role, then there’s a lot to think about before you go. Things like: Documentation...

• Top 10 Tapas Bars in Granada, Spain Writing Contest March 2013 ‘Tapas’ is practically synonymous with ‘Spain’; the time-honoured snack has epitomized the nation’s culinary scene since the early 13th century, and is now enjoyed at just about any bar or restaurant the nation over. For those of you...

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