Things you should consider before your expat adventure I have been an expat/immigrant or foreigner living in another country a few times in my life, but only twice for long periods. My experiences and the stories of fellow long-term travelers have taught me a few things about preparing to live…
Another year of great dining in Spain and finally another country! The pandemic slowed many of us down, but it didn’t entirely stop us from getting out and trying some great restaurants or becoming regulars at a handful of favorite places. So in no particular order, here are my favorite…
Easily one of the happiest places to hang out on a Saturday and more importantly Sunday. Like many other European countries, Spain’s shops remain closed on Sundays. But not La Roca Village. A classy, bright outdoor shopping area that caters to locals as much as to tourists. Located about 40…
Lanzarote was the first Canary Island we visited and a very good ambassador for the other islands. We were impressed with its strange lunar landscape, black sand beaches, and many activities. Although this island has many affordable accommodations and amenities, it is clear that there is a lot of thought,…
Easily one of my favorite places after almost 9 years in Spain. Puigcerdà, a small city in the north of Catalonia, minutes from the Spanish/French border, is the perfect weekend getaway spot. Puigcerdà is a two-hour drive from Barcelona city center and a 3.5-5 hour train ride, depending on which…
So it seems the seaside town of Gruissan is a well-loved and popular destination for the French and the Spanish. There are so many beautiful towns along the French Mediterranean but we quite by accident settled on Gruissan. A charming holiday destination with the typical south of France style -think…
Finally, after more than two years, we left the country on vacation! Although, we have traveled quite a bit in Spain and my husband has traveled for business, as a family we hadn’t since December 2019. So crazy what the world has been through and somewhat surreal that we are…
I had long wanted to go to Costa Rica but always figured I should go to attend some yoga retreat, vegan cooking workshop, or beachside music festival. However, due to some fantastic flight deals and a week free, I decided to just go. I’m so glad I did, as it…
Have you ever dreamed of visiting the official or unofficial wonders of the world? Machu Pichu, Petra, the Pyramids…Easter Island? Well I do and did. From the time I was given a coffee table-style National Geographic book as a tween, I dreamed of visiting the most mysterious places, one of…