Food, food, food – Catalonia is all about food. Of course there are also fabulous beaches, Gaudi art and the Pyrenees mountain range. But mostly, it’s about food. As one of Spain’s best known gastronomic province, Catalonia is home to the country’s best chefs and exclusive Michelin-rated restaurants. We set out on Day …
Barcelona: Sun-lit boulevards, fancy beach bars and multi-colored mosaic art – it’s a summer lover’s haunt. It’s extremely popular with travelers in summer, thanks to its excellent weather, a great beach right in the heart of the city and the hot hot hot Spanish culture. On day one of the Catalunya Experience (hosted …
Now that we’re starting our new lives in Granada, Southern Spain, we’ve been spending our weekends exploring the surroundings, uncovering Andalusia bit by bit. Edged on the mountainous slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Andalusia, the Alpujarras smells of nature and country life. The …
The Spaniards have an alarmingly rich vocabulary of swear words and vulgarities – ranging from one-word cusses to full-sentence chants like ’me cago en todo lo que se menea!’. When speaking to a typical Spanish man, it’s almost strange not to hear a full sentence with anything erm… crude. Mind you, I adore the Spanish language: [...]
Ryanair has recently announced their plans to implement coin-operated in-flight toilets, to supposedly, reduce the number of passengers going to the toilets, disturbing fellow passengers. Many are doubting Ryanair’s decision and render this as just another of their marketing gimmicks. Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary said he has approached the US …
I’d recently written a guest post for fellow travel blogger at Europe A La Carte – a great site for all things related to Europe. I’d decided to write about my home away from home – Granada, Southern Spain. Here’s a sneak peek of my post. A tranquil city in Southern Spain, Granada exudes …
As the most romantic day of the year is approaching fast, it’s time to dig up some hot ideas to romance your loved one. Modern urbanites these days might find it quite a bit of a commercialized gimmick for romantic fools to empty their pockets and boost the economy; I’m just one of those fools who love to be swept off my feet and completely indulge in romance.
We had a pleasant surprise today when we got home. In the form of a little parcel, it was a heartwarming gift all the way from Trinidad & Tobago. Hannah had sent us some local flavor from her exotic island in the Caribbean – it made me think of all the moments we …
While we’re on the topic of Making the Big Move, I thought I might share with you how I started teaching English in the saucy and vibrant capital of Spain, Madrid. Sassy and spirited, Madrid is just like a sultry Flamenco dancer – full of energy, passion and thirst for life. Teaching English here gave [...]
Growing up in this complexed modern society, I’d been speaking English and Mandarin since I was a kid. It was never a bed of roses, I remembered struggling between the two- which to work harder on, which I preferred and I never understood why I had to learn to be bilingual. Now life has taken a 180degrees turn, [...]
I’ve been reading this book that has subtlely enchanted me with its whimsical and funny description of the Spanish culture- their obsession with bull-fighting, their loud bt comical demeanours and passion for fiestas and siestas alike.The Aussie author began by writing about his encounter with an infamous matador (bull-fighter) in Sydney- with funny lines from [...]
Over the weekend, we went for a visit to Granada again. Each time, it feels like going back home, to a second home. Living in Madrid has made me miss home on some days, but Granada always manages to give me that sense of familiarity I yearn. As we drove away, from the …
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