Our neighbour, Xativa

Our neighbour, Xativa

Living in a small town means we end up going to our nearest cities quite often. Luckily, this part of Spain is quite well built up and this activity takes … Continue reading

Still – a tale of the stationary traveler

Still – a tale of the stationary traveler

 
For the last 600, almost 700, odd days I have been wondering how I will deal with life once we stop moving.  It would be fair to say that I … Continue reading

 
Mr.Blab’s Egyptian uprising

Mr.Blab’s Egyptian uprising

 This blog post has been long time coming – ever since Cairo, oh 11 months ago. 
Mr.Blab makes another appearance with a short story for you. And as usual he is … Continue reading

A christmas tree from winter Spain’s bounties

A christmas tree from winter Spain’s bounties

 

For years now, we have enjoyed the taste of a different and homemade Christmas tree.
Then we started traveling.
Last holidays we were in Oman, where 25th of December is just another … Continue reading

 
Today, winter in Spain

Today, winter in Spain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I found my Spain

I found my Spain

Tapas are not just a tourism gimmick, they are a real, delicious part of Spanish life. In the big cities they are everywhere, especially in the evenings when they decorate … Continue reading

 
Oh, Spain, what am I going to do with you?

Oh, Spain, what am I going to do with you?

I have been looking forward to Spain for a long time. Truth be told, I am not even sure why.
When I try to dissect this attraction, I cannot find many … Continue reading

How we snubbed Madrid, overheated and stumbled on gold in Zaragoza

How we snubbed Madrid, overheated and stumbled on gold in Zaragoza

 

You often ask how we decide where to go. Here is a perfect example.
Yesterday morning I had an apartment organized for Madrid. All was well – free parking, plenty of … Continue reading

 
My lily flavoured Paris

My lily flavoured Paris

The man was placing the big white flowers in the street garbage bin as though it was a crystal vase.
“Dod! Lets get some lillies and take them to the girls” … Continue reading

Bonjour France

Bonjour France

 
It is time to cross paths with the land of wine and cheese.
And it is true – wine after wine for under 3 euros with a whole lot of fancy … Continue reading