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Things I Miss And Don’t Miss About Living In England
You could say I’ve been an immigrant/expat for quite a bit. Twenty-nine years to be exact. Let’s rewind back to 1989 when my family arrived in England. I was 10 years old. The whole cultural shock was difficult to adjust to. I had to learn a new language. Make some new friends. Basically fit into… View more
Free Monuments And Museums To Visit In Valencia
Believe it or not, Valencia offers a lot more than glorious sunshine and amazing beaches. Similar to its sister cities of Madrid and Barcelona, art and culture are firmly ingrained in Valencia’s history.From the Muslim fortress of Almudín, the Fallas museum, to the impressive Gothic architecture of The Silk Exchange, there are certainly a lot… View more
My Personal Struggles Of Speaking Spanish
The difficulties and struggles of becoming moderately bilingual are REAL. Knowing if an item is male or female. Trying to keep up with a conversation that has 10 people talking over each other can really make my head explode. I have a bunch of phrases and words that I can rely on some situations. But… View more
Recipe: Old Skool Retro Sprinkle Tray Bake
These retro sprinkle tray bake was the trend back in school and one of the highlights of my school days in the UK (yes, really!). I have forgotten how much I loved this cake until my 11 year old and I started talking about our favourite school desserts. You see, school dinners are different in Spain, puddings… View more
10 Of The Best Areas To Live Outside Valencia City
There are many interesting and unique neighbourhoods in Valencia, and finding the best areas to live is not always easy. Everyone has different preferences, and so everyone will have different criteria in terms of location, local amenities, and the price per square meter they are prepared to pay for a home in Valencia. Back in… View more
Free Download: List Of Concertado Schools In The Region Of Valencia
This summer, my inbox was particularly busy with enquiries from families who want to or thinking about living in Valencia. It’s nice to be able to help, or at least point parents in the right direction. I know how important it is to know if you’re making the right decision about choosing the ‘best school’… View more
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discoveries in ValenciaFree Monuments And Museums To Visit In Valencia
Believe it or not, Valencia offers a lot more than glorious sunshine and amazing beaches. Similar to its sister cities of Madrid and Barcelona, art and culture are firmly ingrained in Valencia’s history.From the Muslim fortress of Almudín, the Fallas museum, to the impressive Gothic architecture of The Silk Exchange, there are certainly a lot… View more
Water Parks to visit in Valencia And Castellón
Spains first water park was introduced back in 1985. Since then, it has grown to be a favourite summer hotspot for the family and fun lovers during the weekends and holidays. During the months of June to August, Valencia can get very hot an humid. So it’s not surprising that many homes and flats have… View more
Review: El Passatge Dels Gats A Cat Café In Valencia
I wrote an article a year ago about the opening of a new cat café in Valencia. As a cat lover myself I’ve been waiting for an excuse to visit. So on my birthday, my daughter thought it would be a great surprise to treat me with the experience of having some feline company whilst… View more
An Insiders Guide On How To Enjoy The Fallas In Valencia
From the 1st to the 19th of March of every year, gunpowder, parties, paellas, fire and music take precedence over the whole city. So if it’s noise, fireworks and celebrations that you’re looking for then the Fallas festival is for you.
Welcome To The First Cat Café In Valencia
In the past decade, many cat cafés have opened all over the world and as a cat lover myself, I am pleased to tell you that the first cat cafe has finally arrived in Valencia, Spain! Did you know that the cat café concept originally started in Taiwan? Many Taiwanese love cats, but are unable to own… View more
Oriental Supermarket in Valencia
I really couldn’t stand it anymore. I ran out of some decent Asian ingredients over 6 months ago and some things you just can’t buy in Carrefour! I was really missing some ingredients in my weekly cooking, such as; coconut vinegar, a decent bottle of soy sauce (that didn’t cost the earth!) and some seasonings… View more
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6 Stunning Pueblos to Visit Outside of Valencia
Oh, Spain! Land of the beautiful pueblos (villages) where time stands still. Valencia, on the east coast of Spain, is home to hundreds of ancient villages rich in history and dating back to the Moorish and Medieval eras. From foreboding fortresses through to ancient cobbled streets. New York travel company AllTheRooms recommends hiring a car… View more
Travel Gear Cleaning Guide For Toddlers
Travelling with toddlers can never be as light as we want. Unfortunately. However, it is a good fortune that nowadays there are lots of useful products on the store which can make the trip run on wheels. I appreciate all the gadgets that make my life easier especially when it comes to family journeys with… View more
Anniversary: Part Three: Aiyanna Ibiza & Restaurante Port Balansat
After Las Dalias sent our senses into overdrive. It was only right to have a more relaxed plan for the next day. I couldn’t believe that we were already on our second day. We haven’t even scratched the surface! But we must make the most of our time here, and today we wanted to check… View more
Single parents: Travel to visit family this holiday season — It’s easier than you think
Traveling for the holidays can be super-fun or super-stressful. When you’re a single parent traveling with your children, chances are it will be on the stressful side. You have to get all their luggage packed, loaded up and checked in, then you have to get them to an airport gate or in the car, then… View more
Anniversary: Part Two: Las Dalias Hippy Market
Though I could have happily stayed in the hotel this entire holiday, it was our main intention to get out there and find out more about the northern part of the island. Our friends who had worked and lived in Ibiza had given us a list of places to go and things to try. And… View more
Anniversary: Part One: Staying At Aguas De Ibiza
My husband and I are close. I mean, extremely close! Not only that we are (obviously) married to each other. We are also co-workers, full-time parents, and we run a business from home. Which 99% the of time means that were together 24 hours, 7 days a week! Ok. This intimate setting might not be… View more