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Spain

What’s it like living in Nerja? The Pros and the Cons

by Frank (bbqboy)

Note: We previously shared this on our other blog, Mapping Spain. It was so popular we thought we’d share it to readers here.   It’s been almost 2 ½ years that we’ve lived in Nerja. We …

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Where to retire: Mexico…. or Spain?

by Frank (bbqboy)

Where to retire: Mexico or Spain? Mexico is the top retirement destination for Americans and Canadians. I know a lot of people who retire there, including my mother who decided to make Mexico home …

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30 Photos that will make you want to visit Antequera (Spain)

by Frank (bbqboy)

30 Photos that will make you want to visit Antequera (Spain) We visited Antequera on a recent trip around Andalusia. It is a city that really impressed us – Antequera actually impressed us much more …

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24 Hours in Málaga (in Photos)

by Frank (bbqboy)

24 Hours in Malaga (in Photos) So you’ve got 24 hours in Málaga and don’t know what to do? Living in the region and having passed through Málaga numerous times, we’ve had our share of 24-hour visits …

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Why we chose Nerja as our new home in Spain

Why we chose Nerja as our new home in Spain (and why it’s perfect for the times)

by Frank (bbqboy)

Why we chose Nerja as our new home in Spain Updated October 1, 2022 It’s funny looking back at our post of prospective new bases in Spain. It was written in early January 2020. We didn’t have a base …

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Why Toledo should be on your Spanish itinerary

by Frank (bbqboy)

Why Toledo should be on your Spanish itinerary I didn’t initially like Toledo. We had checked into our hotel, dumped our bags and gone for our first walk around town. The streets were narrow and …

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Barcelona is overrated

by Frank (bbqboy)

Barcelona is overrated. I just don’t get the hype of Barcelona. Really. I just don’t get it. Barcelona was the last stop on a month-long trip through Spain, a trip that had included Córdoba, Toledo, …

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How to plan a Trip to Spain

How to plan a Trip to Spain

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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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 …

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