Spain
The Pros and Cons of Living in Mallorca
In January 2016, we packed our lives into two suitcases and moved to Barcelona. 7 years, 15 jobs, one wedding anniversary, and two cats later, we were ready for our next adventure. Moving to Mallorca was a huge decision. We…
The Guiri’s Guide to Tardeo
What does tardeo mean and what's so good about it? Find out all this and more in the Guiri's guide to tardeo in Spain.
A Beginner’s Guide to Renting an Apartment in Spain
Thinking about renting an apartment in Spain? Find out everything you need to know in this beginner's guide and find your dream apartment in no time.
5 Reasons To Make Menorca Your Next Holiday
I have fallen in love! I’m a self-confessed travelholic who is addicted to visiting new countries (37 so far), but I already know I’m going to go back to Menorca again and again. Find out why I’m so besotted with…
Spain without Tourists – Nightmare or Utopia?
Attracting around 83 million tourists every year, Spain is the second most visited country in the world. So what happens when a global pandemic grinds international travel to a halt? Is the country falling apart with the loss of an…
Nit de Sant Joan: Fire, Cava, Coca, and Questionable Health and Safety
Discover everything you need to know about the Nit de Sant Joan, including its origin, and where, when, and how it's celebrated today.
Top 5 Things to do for Free in Barcelona this Summer
After more than two long months of confinement, Barcelonians have never been as hungry to sink their teeth into their vibrant, Mediterranean home. There’s always a tonne of things to do, but how can you enjoy yourself this summer without…
Calçotada – A Catalan Onion Orgy
Ever eaten more than 10 onions in one sitting? Or accidentally poured red wine into your eyeballs from a great height? If you answered no to any of the above, you probably haven’t participated in the great Catalan tradition of…
Sant Antoni Festa Major and La Festa dels Tres Tombs – A Good Excuse for Barcelona to Party in January
Christmas already seem like a distant memory? Bored of the January cold and sobriety? Then get yourself over to Barcelona’s Sant Antoni district for its Festa Major and Cavalcada dels Tres Tombs featuring fire devils, music, dancing, animals, and the…
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve Like a Spaniard
Discover how to start the New Year like a Spaniard: flaunting health and safety norms and dancing 'til the sun comes up!...
