The Spanish National Character : Live and Let Live
Spain has a particular fascination for the Northern European and has done for centuries? It’s not just because Spain is colourful and fun which it is in buckets. It’s also because of the stark contradictions apparent in everyday behaviour. Why do they litter the streets but clean the pavement outside they’re own home? Why areContinue reading
Wind Turbines in Spain: beauty or blight ?
I ask you……are wind turbines beautiful elegant structures or are they a blight in the landscape?
Continue readingMolly Sears-Piccavey – A Must Read Blog for anyone living in Granada
Molly’s blog is a must read for ex-pats living in Spain. She is positive and informative and really “gets” Spain. She has a lightness of touch that I havent found anywhere else. Heaven knows how she finds the time to do all the things she does! Here’s my interview with her including a link toContinue reading
It’s so refreshing to have a positive view of Spain!
I love these two pieces about Spain. One is a short video by Grant Thornton which is easy to watch, fun, interesting, and may change your opinion about what Spain has achieved in the way of global business and its potential. Its only 5 minutes: VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKAZO6RE7LU The other is a report that Morgan StanleyContinue reading
Writers and Bloggers About Spain
Here is a list of some of my favorite writers and bloggers about Spain. There is a wealth of information and entertainment here for English speakers living in Spain or thinking of moving to Spain. Many of these people are known to me personally. Many are people who have spent a long time in Spain.TheyContinue reading
What is Great About Living in Spain?
Graham Hunt (who does everything at Valencia Property) posed a question on the Facebook group “Writers and Bloggers about Spain”. He asked us What is Great About Living In Spain. The answers came thick and fast and it was refreshing to be able to remind ourselves why we all here. There were plenty of commentsContinue reading
Viva la Spanish Comida
Coming to Granada in Spain to do my internship at Eco Vida International, is my first time living in Spain and I didn’t know what to expect of the Spanish lifestyle. Coming from Denmark where you have breakfast in the morning, lunch at 12, and dinner at 18, it was quite a surprise to experienceContinue reading
Día de la Cruz
After the emotional Semana Santa with all its seriousness, passion, sadness, and finally forgiveness, the Spanish quickly move on Día de la Cruz (Day of the Cross). Despite the name, it’s one of the few fiestas that doesn’t have a close religious connection. It takes place on the 3rd of May, where crosses are putContinue reading