My god, has this blog post been a long time coming. The picturesque town of Cabo de Palos, Murcia, has had my heart for years, since I was still in primary school. When I was about 11, my aunt and…
Albarracin, Teruel – The Prettiest Village in Spain
Medieval architecture, dramatic fortresses, labyrinthine streets – I’m a sucker for them all. Give me a sleepy hilltop village over a fast-paced modern city any day of the week, seriously. Ever since I moved to Spain, the village of Albarracin,…
Guide to Peniscola, Spain – The City in the Sea
Although Peniscola, Spain, is incredibly popular with Spanish tourists, most foreigners have never even heard of it. This picturesque coastal town in the province of Castellon on the Costa del Azahar is considered one of the sunniest places on the…
Mesquida Mora – Mallorcan Food and Wine in a 16th Century Windmill
When I recently visited Mallorca for the Traverse travel blogging conference, I knew that it would be a fun week. Hundreds of travel bloggers descending on a tiny island like Mallorca is very exciting for local businesses, who are eager…
Wine Tasting in Valencia at Chozas Carrascal
Recently, I was lucky enough to visit one of Valencia’s best wineries – Bodega Chozas Carrascal. Of over 100 wineries in Valencia, Chozas Carrascal is one of only two with the prestigious Vino de Pago certification – the highest that…
Visiting El Pou Clar & the Moorish Caves of Bocairent
I love caves. I’ve found them fascinating ever since I was a little girl, and while I could never be considered an adventure traveller, there is something about exploring caves that makes me feel like quite the intrepid explorer. Caves…
Discovering Valencia Old Town With Secret City Trails
Although I’ve been living in Valencia since June, I haven’t actually written about it that much on this blog. In fact, the posts that I have written are about the Valencia region rather than the city itself, making a post…
Fallas Valencia: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Las Fallas 2022
I’d only been in Valencia for a couple of weeks when I heard the rumours about Las Fallas, an annual festival in Valencia known to be one of the craziest Spanish festivals there is. ‘You won’t sleep for 2 weeks,’…
Oliva, Spain – The Charming Town You’ve Never Heard Of
Last updated: February 2020 Oliva, Spain. Not typically the first place that springs to mind when people think about living in Spain – in fact, most people moving to Spain have never even heard of Oliva – but this small…