So just over a week ago my son and I came back from England after a quick 5-day visit. I have gotten so used to the quiet life here that going back to the city usually fills me with dread! Don't get me wrong I haven't been a country bumpkin all my life. Growing up in Birmingham, I have always been used to city life. I worked there, lived there and I know what it's like. But since moving to Spain I have become accustomed to the slow pace of life that the idea of going back (even just for a … [Read more...]
My favourite blogging tools for better organisation
Maintaining a successful blog is not easy. Many underestimate the amount of work that really goes on behind the scenes. I started blogging 8 years ago and in the early days, blogging wasn't as competitive as it is today. Technology and methods have evolved over time and you have to consider a lot of technicalities in order to be seen and be heard in today's competitive blogosphere. Moving with the times is important and using the correct blogging tools for research, organisation and … [Read more...]
Water Parks to visit in Valencia
Summer holidays is not complete until we take a trip to the water park and we feel very fortunate that there are so many to choose from around the Valencian Community. I wanted to share my top three picks of the nearest water parks to visit around Valencia, just over an hour away from our home, it's very easy to get to and the drive is also a pleasant one. We try and avoid the peak months so we get the place to 'ourselves'. June and early July are the best months visit. Otherwise, many … [Read more...]
Oriental Supermaket 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 and spices that I can only get in Asian stores! I've been putting it off for a while, but I know this week, that I had to get my ass into gear and go to the city to get some … [Read more...]
5 Valenciano and Castellano learning resources
In the early days, I felt like my head was going to explode with all the new information that came with living in a different country and I particularly found it tough adjusting to the Spanish education system. While there are many benefits for a child to be bilingual, the amount of hard work needed to get to a point of 'adequacy' is lengthy and frustrating, especially if you have to work with several languages. In time, I have adapted some techniques and found resources that worked for us. … [Read more...]
#SnapHappyBritMums: Pyrenees Mountains
A photo I took on the Pal-Arinsal ski slopes from our family road trip to Andorra. The view was amazing! The kids had a great time tobogganing while I sat and watched (and drank wine!) :P … [Read more...]
5 Sure Signs of Spring in Valencia
1. The smell of Azahar Valencia is named as the Orange Blossom Coast (Costa del Azahar). Every year you can literally smell spring in the air. These small white flowers on the orange trees are called Azahar and as they bloom during spring time you cannot mistake the smell that lingers all around the campo. Not only they look pretty, they also smell amazing! 2. Almond Blossoms I took this photo while I was out on my run last weekend. This time the of year is great for outdoor activities, … [Read more...]
Family Roadtrip: Valencia to Andorra
This post is long overdue. I have been meaning to write up about our trip to Andorra just after Christmas. This trip didn't take much planning and it was something that we and our friends have decided at the last minute. The idea came up when I mentioned to my friend about how my youngest really miss playing in the snow, more so as the festive holiday approached. It's been over 3 years since he'd played or seen snow. So we thought it would be a great idea, along with our friends who also have … [Read more...]
7 simple blogging checklist to follow…
Staring at a blank screen and finding the right words to string together to make a worthy blog post is probably one of the most frustrating things about blogging. There are times when you just can’t find the inspiration and it happens to the best of us, yes, even those ones that have been in the blogosphere for a long long time. I do not claim to be a writer and it does get pretty hard at times. Ideally, I would love to blog at least once every other day, to be honest, it’s all about planning … [Read more...]
Els Calçots: A messy gastronomic gathering!
Even though the calçotada is a long term Catalan tradition, you don't have to be in Catalonia to enjoy this messy gastronomic gathering! Last weekend was my second calçotada experience with friends here in Valencia. To be honest, I think it's just an excuse for another get-together, but, I'm not the one to complain, especially when it's something to do with food! Plus, it's nice to catch up with our friends, and it's a welcome change from paella! So what is a calçotada (pronounced: … [Read more...]
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