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Frank (bbqboy)

How to plan a Trip to Spain

How to plan a Trip to Spain

July 9, 2022 by Frank (bbqboy)

  We sometimes get emails from people asking us basic questions like “what is public transport like in Spain?” “How do I book the bus/train?”, “How do I book a hotel and how much will it cost?”. …

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Why this couple left Croatia to live in Turkey

Expat Bases: Why this couple left Croatia to live in Turkey

June 26, 2022 by Frank (bbqboy)

Why this couple left Croatia to live in Turkey Samir and Lucija have lived in many places during their lives. They thought they had found “home” when they moved to Split in Croatia. It didn’t turn out …

Read moreExpat Bases: Why this couple left Croatia to live in Turkey

Thoughts on the freedom of being a nomad…

June 19, 2022 by Frank (bbqboy)

the freedom of being a nomad We’ve been feeling it lately. The feeling of being “stuck”. Or, as I wrote about a few years back, of having “a noose around my neck”. Sometimes it takes talking to the …

Read moreThoughts on the freedom of being a nomad…
3 Great Hikes around Nerja (Spain)

3 Great Hikes around Nerja (Spain)

June 11, 2022 by Frank (bbqboy)

  Overlooking Nerja is the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park. It is a beautiful park of green valleys, jagged ridges and scenic viewpoints. It is also a favorite of hikers …

Read more3 Great Hikes around Nerja (Spain)
THE thing to do in Vis

THE Reason to Visit Vis (Croatia)

June 1, 2022 by Frank (bbqboy)

Back in 2017 we lived in Croatia. We had a lot of things going on that year between work, moving to Split, and getting residency papers in order. Lissette was burned out and announced that she needed …

Read moreTHE Reason to Visit Vis (Croatia)
Segovia, Ávila, or Salamanca

Segovia, Ávila, or Salamanca?

May 8, 2022 by Frank (bbqboy)

Segovia, Ávila and Salamanca are 3 of the most popular destinations in the vicinity of Madrid. Not only that, they’re all UNESCO World Heritage Sites and should all be visited on a trip to …

Read moreSegovia, Ávila, or Salamanca?
Expat Life: Comparing Spain VS Croatia

Expat Life: Comparing Spain VS Croatia

April 25, 2022 by Frank (bbqboy)

Back in 2017 -2018 we lived a total of 14 months in Croatia. Right now, as of January 2023, we’ve lived just over 2 years in Spain. I figured it would be a good time to write about our comparative …

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48 hours in Mexico City

April 17, 2022 by Frank (bbqboy)

2 Days in Mexico City  I’ve been to Mexico City 7 times now. It’s not a place that was ever high on my list of places to see –  but 10 years ago my mother moved to Mexico …

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A Review of our Level 8 Backpacks

April 12, 2022 by Frank (bbqboy)

A Review of our Level 8 Backpacks We just completed a month long trip travelling around Spain with backpacks from Level 8. We had 2 different backpacks: the Atlas Laptop Backpack and the Reboot …

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