Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Bargain Loving Brits In The Sun: The Benidorm Miracles Edition

Right, welcome back to Benidorm, the spiritual home of the neon vest, the €2 pint, and medical marvels that would baffle science. Narrator: Today on Bargain Loving Brits, we’re observing a very special migration pattern. It begins at Gatwick Airport. You see them in the departure lounge, bless them: Sheila...

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Monday, December 22, 2025

Bella’s Coffee Lounge Quesada Afternoon Tea

Soph had booked us in for the Bella’s Coffee Lounge Quesada Christmas afternoon tea, which is our last afternoon tea of this year. As we are winding down to the couple of days off, we were looking forward to visiting here, once again. What We Had We had the Christmas...

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Saturday, December 20, 2025

Logroño: Ultimate Guide to Spain’s Wine Capital and Tapas Paradise

Look, I’ve visited a lot of Spanish cities during my 11 years living here, but Logroño? This place just gets it right. Nestled in the heart of La Rioja wine country, this unassuming city of 150,000 people has managed to perfect the art of the good life – exceptional wine,...

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Dog & Firkin Breakfast – A Sunday Treat

Last Sunday, the 7th, we went out and while we were in Catral, we had a Dog & Firkin Breakfast. Yes you read that right, I had a breakfast and as Soph said she fancied a cooked breakfast, we called in here. I’d had a breakfast in here one Saturday...

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Public Transport Costs in Europe: Comparing Spain, Germany, France and the UK

A detailed comparison of public transport costs across Europe, including Spain’s new €60 national pass, Germany’s Deutschlandticket, France’s regional pricing and the high cost of travel in the UK.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Why Bother Visiting Tàrbena?

Visiting Tàrbena Spain: Mountain Views, Sausages… and More Hairpin Bends Than You Bargained For Tàrbena.A tiny Spanish mountain village where the air is crisp, the views are stunning, and the drive up will have you questioning your life choices if you suffer from motion sickness. It’s a lovely little place...

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Monday, December 15, 2025

Madrid Rooftop Bars: 10 Best Sky-High Drinks Spots

Discover the 10 best Madrid rooftop bars for spectacular views, delicious cocktails, and unforgettable evenings in Spain’s vibrant capital city. From chic hotel terraces to hidden local gems, our guide to Madrid rooftop bars has you covered for your next Spanish adventure. The stunning Madrid skyline at sunset – perfect...

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Bargain Loving Brits In The Sun: The Benidorm Miracles Edition

Right, welcome back to Benidorm, the spiritual home of the neon vest, the €2 pint, and medical marvels that would baffle science. Narrator: ...