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EUROPE (N to Z)

Thoughts on the freedom of being a nomad…

by Frank (bbqboy)

Thoughts on 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 …

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

3 Great Hikes around Nerja (Spain)

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)
Segovia, Ávila, or Salamanca

Segovia, Ávila, or Salamanca?

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

by Frank (bbqboy)

Back in 2017 -2018 we lived a total of 14 months in Croatia. Right now, as of April 2022, we’ve lived 18 months in Spain. I figured it would be a good time to write about our comparative experiences …

Read moreExpat Life: Comparing Spain VS Croatia
The Sagrada Familia – Love or Hate it?

The Sagrada Familia – Love it or Hate it?

by Frank (bbqboy)

The Sagrada Familia – Love it or Hate it? People love the Sagrada Familia. It’s the #1 rated tourist site in Barcelona and the most visited tourist attraction in Spain. Look at reviews on Trip …

Read moreThe Sagrada Familia – Love it or Hate it?
The Best Moorish Sites in Spain

The Best Moorish Sites in Spain (and our favorite!)

by Frank (bbqboy)

Some of the most impressive highlights of Spain include fortresses and mosques built by the Islamic Empires (known collectively as the Moors) that ruled much of Spain from the 8th to 15th centuries*. …

Read moreThe Best Moorish Sites in Spain (and our favorite!)
Why Now is a Great Time to Visit Spain

Why Now is a Great Time to Visit Spain (it’s what we’re doing)

by Frank (bbqboy)

Why Now is a Great Time to Visit Spain (it’s what we’re doing) February 6, 2022 A reader recently asked for an update on the Covid situation in Spain. It just happened to coincide with a 26-day trip …

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Reviewing Iberia Airlines

Reviewing Iberia Airlines

by Frank (bbqboy)

Reviewing Iberia Airlines Iberia is the Spanish flag carrier. Funny enough, through all my years of travel I’ve never flown Iberia until just a few months ago when I flew them Malaga – Madrid – Mexico …

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Renewing your Spanish non-lucrative Visa

Renewing your Spanish non-lucrative Visa (and why using a lawyer is a good idea)

by Frank (bbqboy)

Before we knew it, the non-lucrative residence Visas that we had arranged last year in Montreal were expiring. In theory that meant more Spanish bureaucracy. But this time we handled it a different …

Read moreRenewing your Spanish non-lucrative Visa (and why using a lawyer is a good idea)
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