I feel very fortunate to have many photos of beautiful meals, cakes, cookies, and vistas. We are lucky that in Spain and Europe in general, there is a rich history of beauty and craftsmanship. An exquisite cake, car, kitchen tile, or fabric, the very best from artists and artisans, is…
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The Ultimate Beach Life Kit!
There really is a fine art to creating the perfect beach kit for your next beach day or week. My husband is from the south of Spain and spent his summers in a beachside town on the Atlantic Ocean, so I felt he was more than qualified to curate this…
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AquaBrava Aquatic Park and some Vegan Tapas in Roses, Spain…
I’m in planning mode for our upcoming summer holidays, and I discovered the AquaBrava Water Park near Roses, Spain. So, of course, I needed to think about the perfect outfit. Beautiful and comfortable, stylish yet breezy. The perfect dress and sandals to find a shady spot at the park between…
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PortAventura Amusement Park!
Barcelona’s Best Kept Secret Are you planning a holiday in the Barcelona area? Did you know that although Barcelona is known for its food, beaches, art, and culture, we also have one of the best theme parks in the world? PortAventura Amusement Park and Resorts offer excellent accommodations and veg-friendly…
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NAIOH – Café & Brunch
Plaça del Carrilet, 43840 Salou, Tarragona This spring weather has me revisiting photos and videos of warm days gone by. I’m currently hard at work on my Portaventura posts as it’s almost time to fire up the flip-flops, slap on some sunscreen and enjoy the rides at Portaventura Theme Park…
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Are you ready to move to another country?
Things you should consider before your expat adventure I have been an expat or foreigner living in another country a few times in my life but only twice for long periods of time. My experiences and the stories of fellow long-term travelers and expats have taught me a few things…
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Canary Islands – Lanzarote
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,…
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Toulouse, France
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…