Dry January: The Expat Version

Every January, the same conversation happens in expat circles across Spain. “This year,” someone announces, usually on January 1st around 10:14am, “I’m doing Dry January.” Nods follow. Supportive murmurs. Someone says, “Good for you.”Nobody actually believes it. Because Dry January in Spain is… ambitious. Take Bob. Bob starts strong. He’s...

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New Year’s Resolutions In Spain

AKA The Great Expat New Year Resolution Delusion Every January 1st, without fail, the British expats of Spain wake up filled with hope, optimism, and a dangerous amount of confidence. “This is the year,” they say, clutching a coffee like it’s a legally binding contract.“This is the year I learn...

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Menu Del Dia At La Chola Catral

We visited La Chola in Catral today for lunch. This was our first ever visit and it won’t be our last. A month or so back we were going to call in, but the street was blocked due to a delivery on an artic, the one way system was busy,...

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A Complete Guide To Car Hire Salou

Let’s look at options for car hire Salou and surrounding areas. If you’re frantically Googling “car hire Salou” while picturing yourself cruising along the Costa Dorada, let Dave hit you with some cold, sarcastic truth about whether you really need a car… and what could go wrong if you do....

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Fabulous Food At Gong Restaurant Spain

We had booked into Gong ages back and I’m so glad we made the 30+ minute drive down there in the cold on Boxing Day. This is a brilliant restaurant, if you like Thai infused food, which both Soph and I do. Actually I should have called this post: Fabulous...

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One Day In Seville: A Local’s Guide

Maximize one day in Seville with our local insider guide. From majestic Alcázar to tapas in Triana, discover how to experience the heart of Andalusia's capital in just 24 unforgettable hours

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The Pellet Burner vs Log Burner Debate

(Or: Choose Your Winter Struggle) Winter in Spain does something strange to British expats. It turns us into part-time heating engineers with very strong opinions. At some point — usually around your third cold evening indoors wearing a hat — you find yourself drawn into The Great Stove Debate. Pellet...

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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fish Bowl Festive Menu del Día

Today we braved the cold and had a delightful Fish Bowl Festive Menu del Día, which we had pre-booked. What We Had We both ordered the Fish Bowl Festive Menu del Día, plus added a pre starter of the warm bread. For our drinks, I had a Coke Zero and...

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Lovely Lilly Bunters Afternoon Tea

Today was our pre booked Christmas Lilly Bunters afternoon tea and it was fabulous. We had called in a few weeks ago, as they now make their own delicious pork pies with jelly and collected one. Anyway, to kill a couple of birds with one stone, so to speak, we...

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Discover Where To Stay In Seville Spain

Trying to figure out where to stay in Seville Spain? You’re in for a treat. This sun-soaked Andalusian gem is packed with colour, culture, and just the right amount of chaos. It’s flamenco in a backstreet bar, orange trees on every corner, exploring by bus, and a tapas crawl that...

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Bellissimo Restaurant Afternoon Tea: Yummy!

Today we ventured out into Rojales to the Bellissimo Restaurant at La Marquesa Golf. Soph had seen their post on Facebook promoting a Christmas Afternoon Tea and as we had nothing booked in for this Friday, the 28th we decided to book. This is actually the first of these types...

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