El Raval is, together with El Born, El Gòtic and Barceloneta, part of Barcelona’s Old City (Ciutat Vella in Catalan). Although the Raval-barrio may be considered the ‘toughest’ of them, ... Read more
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Seville, Sip by Sip
Before I moved to Seville, I had a vague idea that everyone in Spain drank sangria and the kind of earthy red wines Hemmingway used to write about. I soon ... Read more
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One day in El Born, Barcelona’s Trendiest Barrio
Without doubt, El Born is one of Barcelona’s best neighborhoods, so it would be a pity to limit yourself to just a quick stop. There’s plenty of boutiques of local ... Read more
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Vacation Rentals In Europe: Tips For Renting A Villa
Wondering about vacation rentals in Europe? The advantages over staying on the bustling tourist track can be huge. However, we’ve got the low down on vacation rentals in Europe so that ... Read more
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Chocolate And Castles In Astorga, Spain
Like many girls, I am in a long-term love affair with chocolate, and have a weakness for fairytale castles. Imagine my delight when I happened across a small town which combined the two. Not so surprising, you might be thinking, if I were in Belgium, or Switzerland perhaps. In fact,…
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Canary Islands Vacation with the Glamour Granny
Full of friendly people and balmy weather, a Canary Islands vacation with Inka I always think of the Canary Islands as a box of jewelry; full of precious gems to suit ... Read more
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Orange Biscuit Recipe Made with Market Fresh Spanish Oranges
During these winter months, Seville's markets offer a wealth of variety: wild mushrooms from the nearby Sierras, tagarninas (thistle-like shrubbery) and wild, bitter-tasting asparagus. But the most prominent feature are those round, vibrant-coloured boules, synonymous with Seville: oranges!
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Visit the Villages of Mallorca
Go to Mallorca, Spain, to experience much more than just sunshine and sandy beaches Mallorca, the tiny island off the coast of Spain is known to many travelers for its ... Read more
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Travel Moments in Seville
My first visit to the city of Seville was not as a tourist, but as a resident of a nearby town. As a twenty year old Spanish student at a UK university, I was required to spend a year in Spain or South America, fine-tuning my language skills. I applied…