48 Hours in Granada
48 Hours in Granada There are 3 “must see” destinations in Andalusia (in our opinion): Seville, Cordoba…and Granada. Of those Granada has what is disputably the most famous attraction …
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What’s it like living in Nerja? The Pros and the Cons
It’s been almost 2 ½ years that we’ve lived in Nerja. We decided it was time to do a video listing the Pros and Cons of living in Nerja! Summary and more detail on …
Mexico or Spain: Where to Retire?
Mexico or Spain? Updated August 2024. 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 …
30 Photos that will make you want to visit Antequera (Spain)
30 Photos that will make you want to visit Antequera (Spain) Updated August 2024. We visited Antequera on a recent trip around Andalusia. It is a city that really impressed us – Antequera actually …
24 Hours in Málaga (in Photos)
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 …
Why we chose Nerja as our new home in Spain (and why it’s perfect for the times)
Why we chose Nerja as our new home in Spain Updated August 2024. It’s funny how things aligned to bring us to Nerja. It was early 2020 and we were on a scouting trip through Spain, looking for …
Barcelona is overrated
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, …
How to plan a Trip to Spain
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?”. …
3 Great Hikes around Nerja (Spain)
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 …