It’s Christmas time! I love this time of year, and thankfully my little guy is just as excited! I definitely brought elements of the traditional North American Christmas with me to Spain. Inspired by my Granny, I didn’t understand how important decorating and making this time of year special was…
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Gift Ideas for the teachers, tutors, coaches, and caregivers in your life!
It’s that time of year again. For most of us, the festive season is a favorite time of year, but it’s a lot of work. Major props for people who have many children, but I find even with one, there is a lot to organize. I love gift-giving and consider…
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Canadian Thanksgiving
Tips and ideas for celebrating the holiday with a plant-based meal If you’re like me, it’s been a while since you had a real authentic Canadian Thanksgiving. And even longer since you’ve had one that involved meat items. I have now been vegan or vegetarian since 2015, so I can’t…
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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/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…
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Top 10+ Restaurants 2022
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…
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La Roca Village, Spain
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…
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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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Puigcerdà
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…
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Gruissan & Narbonne
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…
