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Recipe: Banana & Nutella Bread Loaf
If you love banana loaf and Nutella I assume that you won’t need much convincing to try this super moist Banana & Nutella Bread Loaf. Not only that it’s easy to make, it makes use of any left over bananas in your fruit bowl. My kids seem to hate day old bananas and won’t touch… View more
Quick Guide: How To Get To Alicante Airport From Valencia By Train
Visiting family and friends in the UK is something that we do frequently. Living in Valencia means that we are fortunate enough to be only 20 minutes drive to the airport. During the month of April to October, flights run from Valencia to East Midlands which is the most convenient airport for us to get… View more
My Top 10 Favourites From The 2018 No7 Beauty Advent Calendar
One of the things I get excited about on the approach to Christmas is what kind of advent calendar I’d get from the other half. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to receive the most awesome advent calendars. From Yankee Candle, Soap & Glory, Hotel to Hotel Chocolat goodies. This year he’s managed to… View more
Festive Family Dining At The Green House Pub, Sutton
Oh Christmas, we have a love and hate relationship. Every year there is so much to organise, people to see, and family to visit. It doesn’t make it easy that we are over 1000 miles away from our nearest and dearest, and every year, we try to alternate who is coming to who! This year,… View more
A Castle By The Sea: A Family Break In Peñiscola
It was 2 years ago when we discovered the charming medieval town of Peñiscola. I must admit that it’s one of my favourite towns in the Valencian Community. As well as having vast amount of history, it also offers pristine blue beaches and an ancient castle. Here you will find the typical Spanish narrow streets,… View more
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
Valencia Lifestyle
discoveries in ValenciaMy Top 10 Favourites From The 2018 No7 Beauty Advent Calendar
One of the things I get excited about on the approach to Christmas is what kind of advent calendar I’d get from the other half. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to receive the most awesome advent calendars. From Yankee Candle, Soap & Glory, Hotel to Hotel Chocolat goodies. This year he’s managed to… 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
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
Travels & Days Out
general travel & discoveriesQuick Guide: How To Get To Alicante Airport From Valencia By Train
Visiting family and friends in the UK is something that we do frequently. Living in Valencia means that we are fortunate enough to be only 20 minutes drive to the airport. During the month of April to October, flights run from Valencia to East Midlands which is the most convenient airport for us to get… View more
Festive Family Dining At The Green House Pub, Sutton
Oh Christmas, we have a love and hate relationship. Every year there is so much to organise, people to see, and family to visit. It doesn’t make it easy that we are over 1000 miles away from our nearest and dearest, and every year, we try to alternate who is coming to who! This year,… View more
A Castle By The Sea: A Family Break In Peñiscola
It was 2 years ago when we discovered the charming medieval town of Peñiscola. I must admit that it’s one of my favourite towns in the Valencian Community. As well as having vast amount of history, it also offers pristine blue beaches and an ancient castle. Here you will find the typical Spanish narrow streets,… View more
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